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Day 4 of this week’s CAUSES Culinary Arts Program featured a lesson on sugar, sodium, and fat. Students cooked Pumpkin Chili and Scones!

Yesterday our young chefs learned about MyPlate and made Eggplant Potato Curry! They did a great job and it turned out very well.

Day 2 of the CAUSES Culinary Arts Program is underway! We’re learning about food safety and cooking up some egg bites and applesauce pancakes.

Celebrate the start of summer with the crisp, bright flavors of the season! Try this easy, refreshing salad straight from EatFresh.org—perfect for picnics, BBQs, or a light lunch:

Sweet Corn Summer Salad
🕒 Ready in just 10 minutes, serves 4, and packed with vibrant summer produce!

Ingredients:
2 cups corn kernels
1 tomato, diced
1 cucumber, diced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup lime (or lemon) juice
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt, pepper to taste

1. Toss all the ingredients in a bowl until they are evenly coated.
2. Serve immediately , or chill and serve.

📸 Snap your bowl of sunshine and tag us!

Calling all older adults!
Join us every Monday at 2 pm for Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right — a fun, interactive series designed just for you! Learn how to eat well, age well, and enjoy every bite.

Don’t miss out — registration is now open for the series beginning July 14th!
🔗 Sign up here: bit.ly/4kxCTd5

✅ Tailored to older adults
✅ Easy, practical tips
✅ Delicious, healthy recipes

Come visit us at Arcadia’s mobile markets this summer! Our educators will be at multiple market locations throughout the market season! Today we’re at Wah Luck, located at 800 6th St NW!

Happy International Picnic Day! 🧺☀️
Celebrate the great outdoors with a basket full of healthy & delicious picnic treats! Here are a few fresh ideas to make your picnic both fun and nourishing:

✅ Veggie Wraps – Whole wheat wraps filled with hummus, spinach, cucumber, and shredded carrots
🍓 Fruit Skewers – Strawberries, pineapple, grapes, and melon on a stick
🥜 Homemade Trail Mix – Nuts, dried fruit, and a hint of dark chocolate
🥗 Mason Jar Salads – Layer your favorite greens, quinoa, cherry tomatoes, and chickpeas with a light dressing

📸 Tag us in your picnic setup—we'd love to see how you're celebrating!

Ditch the soda and hydrate with this delicious and refreshing Strawberry Cucumber Mint-infused water!

Recipe:
🔹 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
🔹 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
🔹 A few fresh mint leaves
🔹 4 cups cold water
🔹 Let it chill for 1–2 hours in the fridge (or overnight for more flavor!)

Perfect for:
✅ Hot summer days
✅ Post-workout refreshment
✅ A healthy alternative to sugary drinks

Did you know water is essential to keeping your body working at its best?

According to MyPlate.gov, water helps with:
✅ Digestion
✅ Nutrient absorption
✅ Temperature regulation
✅ Energy & focus!

💦 Hydration Tips:
🥤 Choose water over sugary drinks
🍉 Eat water-rich foods like fruits & veggies (hello, watermelon!)
🚰 Keep a refillable water bottle handy
🥗 Include hydration in your healthy eating habits

Fuel your body the MyPlate way — balanced meals + plenty of water = a healthier you!

It's National Healthy Vision Month, and we're celebrating by sharing the best foods and recipes to promote healthy eyes! Try to incorporate foods high in Vitamin A to keep your eyes healthy! These include apricots, cantaloupe, mango, watermelon, and dried plums. Foods high in beta-carotene are also good for your eyes because beta-carotene converts to Vitamin A in the body! These include sweet potatoes, carrots, and spinach.

One of our Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right participants, Ms. Knox, created this delicious version of our featured roasted radish recipe! She said, "Delicious. I made the lemon dressing. I also marinated first in zesty Italian dressing. New favorite."

Older adults are invited to join our sessions every Monday from 2pm to 3pm to learn how to create recipes like this! Choose whether you would like to attend virtually or in person, just remember that when you attend in person, you get to enjoy a taste of each featured recipe. Send a message or comment below for more information about how to register!