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Kiwifruit (Kiwi)

Kiwis get their name from New Zealand's national bird, the Kiwi.  Kiwis are a good source of vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects the body from harmful substances that can affect tissues inside the body.  Try these Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Kiwi.

Bell Peppers

Similar to the tomato, the Bell Pepper is botanically a fruit but is considered a vegetable for cooking purposes.  Bell Peppers are high in vitamin C, which boosts the immune system and helps prevent colds.  Be creative and try these Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Bell Peppers.

Happy Holidays to everyone from your friends at SchoolMenu.com!

Our Moms have healthy holiday eating tips:

Click here to read Maryann Jacobsen's Five Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain.

Click here for Sylvia Melendes' suggestions on How to Eat Your Way Through the Holidays...Guilt-Free!

Check back throughout December for these upcoming articles:

  • Tracy Mallett with fitness tips for the New Year
  • Yolanda Evans reports on how teasing and "diet talk" can affect eating habits in teens
  • Sylvia Melendes helps out with substitute ingredients for favorite recipes and asks, "Do you know what you are eating?"
  • Lots of great information from Fruits & Veggies More Matters and USA Pears, including how to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer

We wish you and your families the best for this Holiday Season and renew our commitment to provide information you can use for a Happy AND Healthy New Year!

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