Peach and Yogurt Smoothie

Today is National Smoothie Day! Smoothies are a delicious snack and so easy to make! Enjoy this smoothie from USDA Team Nutrition on a hot summer's day. Simply blend together 2.5 pounds of frozen, unsweetened peaches that have been drained and thawed, along with 3 cups of low-fat vanilla yogurt. Serve 1 1/4 cups, makes six servings. This recipe credits for 3/4 cup fruit and 1 oz meat alternate.

Choose Yogurts That Are Lower in Sugar

Don't forget - when serving yogurt in the CACFP, it must have no more than 23 grams of sugar per 6 ounces. Download this worksheet from the USDA to learn how to calculate the amount of sugar in the yogurts that you are serving and ensure that they are #CACFPCreditable.

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Give the White House Your Feedback

There's still time to share your stories and feedback with the White House, which will be used to help the Biden-Harris administration develop a national strategy to end hunger and increase healthy eating and physical activity by 2030.

If you missed our live Q&A, you can still watch it on-demand here. We recommend doing so in order to get better acquainted with the issues at hand.

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Industry Partner Spotlight

Darlington Snacks is an established family-owned, commercial bakery providing nourishing pre-baked, nut-free snacks to the foodservice, daycare, K-12, and healthcare markets. They are committed to delivering innovative, convenient, and shelf-stable baked goods of the highest quality and taste experience for their customers. For CACFP and K-12 compliant items, they've got you covered as well. Their Appleways products are sweetened with apple, and you know what they say about an apple a day! Their snacks are tasty, satisfying, and nutritious, with no artificial preservatives and all natural colors.

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CACFP Professionals Spotlight

If you hold yourself to the highest professional standard, a CACFP Professional certification can help you showcase your commitment. Join Barbara Brown and Joseph Golden in pursuing your CCNP or CMP today.

Featured Member Resource

How we prepare our food can make a big nutritional impact. This colorful resource breaks down different preparation methods for different vegetables. If you're an NCA member, you can download, print and share it for free.

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Happy Summer

Today is the first day of Summer. Download this free activity page for a summer craft, recipe and three physical activities.

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Join the Food Program

Serving meals and snacks in your family day care home or child/adult care center?

Join the food program today to get funds as reimbursement for serving #CACFPCreditable meals and snacks.

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