Written in 2017, 9 years ago. Food science changes, so check newer advice before you change your routine.
Nutritional Balance
Balanced Meal Nutrition Profile
Estimated nutrient density and satiety balance per serving against daily wellness targets.
- Dietary Fiber SupportDigestive wellness 38% daily goal
- Satiety DurationFullness without crashes 4.5 hours
- Blood Sugar StabilityLow glycemic curve Steady curve
- Prep SimplicityWeeknight ease Practical prep
Source: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health & USDA Dietary Guidelines.
Have some fun with your kids in the kitchen before summer ends with these healthy and delicious Watermelon Pizzas! Kids love getting creative with designs and flavor combinations.
Watermelon Pizzas
Yields 4 to 5 pizzas
Ingredients
- 1 mini seedless watermelon, sliced into 4 or 5 thick discs
- ½ yellow watermelon, sliced
- 12 ounces vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Let each child have a slice of yellow watermelon. Cut out different shapes with cookie cutters and set aside.
- Give each child a watermelon disc for a pizza base.
- Top each base with vanilla yogurt.
- Let each child design their own pizza using yellow watermelon shapes, strawberries and blueberries.
- Cut each pizza into 4 sections and serve.
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Betsy RamirezBetsy Ramirez, MEd, RDN, is a nutrition communications consultant, blogger, recipe developer, freelance writer and videographer. She shares her creative and fun ideas at www.betsyramirez.com. Connect with her on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.