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Cherries are loaded with nutrients.

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Low calories and healthy!

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Good source for protein and calcium!

Milk comparison

  • Whole Milk – 150 Calories – 8g Fat
  • 2% Milk – 120 Calories – 4.5g Fat
  • 1% Milk – 100 Calories – 2.5g Fat
  • Skim Milk – 80 Calories – 0g Fat

Current calcium recommendations:

  • 1 to 3 years — 500 milligrams of calcium daily
  • 4 to 8 years — 800 milligrams
  • 9 to 18 years — 1,300 milligrams
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Beet roots and greens are healthy!

Colorful Roasted Beet Salad

  • 3 to 4 medium roasted, diced beet roots (direction in audio)
  • A large bunch of mixed greens of your choice

Mix together and drizzle on top:

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Pinch of sugar

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Optional additions: feta cheese, chopped walnuts, sliced almonds

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They rank #1 for healthy vegetables!

Nutrition Facts
(one medium size sweet potato)
Calories 130
Fat 0.39 g
Protein 2.15 g
Net Carbs 31.56 g
Dietary Fiber 3.9 g
Calcium 28.6 mg
Sodium 16.9 mg
Potassium 265.2 mg
Folate 18.2 mcg
Vitamin C 29.51 mg
Vitamin A 26081.9 IU

Source: US Department of Agriculture

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