Supporting Kids with Healthy Meals Throughout the Summer Break

By: Food for Salud on June 11, 2026

Summer can be a wonderful time for families — longer days, more time together, and a break from the school routine. For many families, it can also bring added stress when school meals are no longer available The Head Start/Early Head Start program, which provides high quality comprehensive early childhood and family engagement, offers families the following practical solutions to keeping kids nourished all summer long.
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Keeping Kids Healthy and Fueled All Summer Long

By: Food for Salud on May 15, 2026

During the summer, children need balanced meals, nutritious snacks, and plenty of water to stay energized, focused, and support healthy growth during active play. Our nutrition experts at Food for Salud share tips and recipes to keep your young ones healthy all summer long.
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Slow & Go Foods: A Simple Way to Talk With Kids About Healthy Eating

By: Food for Salud on April 22, 2026

Instead of labeling foods as “good” or “bad,” Slow & Go helps children understand that some foods help our bodies “go” by giving us energy to learn, play, and grow, while others are foods we enjoy more slowly or occasionally. It’s an easy, age-appropriate way to teach balance with clarity and confidence.
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Cracking the ‘5-2-1-0 Code’ for a Healthier 2026

By: Food for Salud on January 02, 2026

As a parent, it is important to model and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle for your child, as habits formed during childhood are likely to be continued in adulthood. A new year is a great time to refocus the family on healthy routines after the excesses of the holiday season.
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Festive Feasts Made Healthier: Delicious Tips for Balanced Holiday Meals

By: Food for Salud on December 12, 2025

While traditional holiday foods are often rich in fat and sugar and low in fiber, this season also presents an opportunity to make meals more nutrient-dense and balanced.
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Pumpkin Power: Seasonal Recipes Packed with Nutrition

By: Food for Salud on November 06, 2025

As the air turns crisp and holiday aromas fill the kitchen, one ingredient takes center stage—pumpkin! More than just a fall decoration, pumpkin is a nutrition powerhouse that's rich in vitamins, fiber, and flavor. This November, let’s celebrate with simple, kid-approved pumpkin recipes that support your child’s health and taste buds.
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Healthy Haunts: Nutritious Treats for a Spook-tacular Night

By: Food for Salud on October 03, 2025

Food for Salud shares evidence-based tips to make your Halloween both fun and nourishing.
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Spinach and Lentil Soup Recipe

By: Food for Salud on September 19, 2025

Packed with plant-based proteins, fiber and essential vitamins, this spinach and lentil soup recipe is a delicious way to support growing bodies and developing immune systems.
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Nutritious Eating on a Budget: Practical Solutions for Families

By: Food for Salud on September 16, 2025

Maintaining a balanced diet on a budget is challenging but achievable with careful planning and smart choices. By focusing on nutrient-dense, low-cost foods, families can stretch their grocery dollars while still meeting their nutritional needs.
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Purple Smoothie Recipe

By: Food for Salud on August 19, 2025

Looking for an quick breakfast or after school snack? This purple smoothie only has three easy steps to a delicious and healthy morning or afternoon treat.
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