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Healthy Eating

Children looking at an adult holding up a cucumber slice.

Explore these resources to find tips and strategies that staff and families can use to encourage healthy eating. Find recipes for healthy meals and snacks and learn more about how good eating habits contribute to children's growth and development.

Watermelon Pops

Try this simple recipe for a healthy snack that young children can make in Head Start programs or at home with their families.

Vegetable Recipes

This section contains vegetable recipes. None of the recipes include added sugar. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients, directions, a picture of the prepared recipe, and, where needed, safety tips. Enjoy!

Baked Kale Chips

Try this simple recipe for a healthy snack that young children can make in Head Start programs or at home with their families.

Baked Sweet Potato Sticks

Try this simple recipe for a healthy snack that young children can make in Head Start programs or at home with their families.

Broccoli Cheese Bites

Try this simple recipe for a healthy snack that young children can make in Head Start programs or at home with their families.

Carrot Veggie Bars

Try this simple recipe for a healthy snack that young children can make in Head Start programs or at home with their families.

Celery Stop Lights

Try this simple recipe for a healthy snack that young children can make in Head Start programs or at home with their families.

Confetti Dip

Try this simple recipe for a healthy snack that young children can make in Head Start programs or at home with their families.

Corn and Black Bean Salad

Try this simple recipe for a healthy snack that young children can make in Head Start programs or at home with their families.

Cream Cheesy Cucumber Bites

Try this simple recipe for a healthy snack that young children can make in Head Start programs or at home with their families.

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