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September Healthy tailgating Tips

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You may find yourself enjoying more alcohol during the tailgate season. If you need a break and want a nonalcoholic swap, we’ve got you covered! Try our Sweetpotato Dream Slush

ncsweetpotatoes.com/recipe/sweet-potato-dream-slush/ or turn our Sweet Southern Lady cocktail into a mocktail! ncsweetpotatoes.com/recipe/sweet-southern-lady/ #sweetpotatorecipes #tailgating Keep your tailgate healthy with high fiber, nutritious foods, like sweetpotatoes. Incorporate them into sweetpotato hummus, sweetpotato turkey meatballs or sweetpotato chili ncsweetpotatoes.com/recipe/vegan-sweetpotato- chili-with-creamy-coconut-rice/

Talking Points y Cooler weather and changing leaves mean fall- flavored spices, recipes and fun tailgating activities! Sweetpotatoes make for a great ingredient in tailgating recipes because they are so versatile. Bake them as fries or chips, puree them into hummus or a dip, or throw them into a tailgate burrito! y ncsweetpotatoes.com/recipe/sweet-potato- chorizo-tailgate-burrito/ y Many people think of tailgating foods as high in fat or sugar. However, football and tailgate season doesn't have to go against your healthy eating habits. Rather than buying a platter at the grocery store, put together your own filled with fresh produce items. Baked sweetpotato fries, baby carrots, celery, grapes, berries, cheese and crackers make for a colorful, appealing and healthy platter idea. y September is Childhood Obesity Month, bringing awareness to the opportunity for parents to share healthy recipes and snack ideas with children. Parents can help children understand what foods will help them feel and perform their best as well as provide nourishment and energy. One way parents can do this is by taking their children to the grocery store with them, pointing out fresh produce options, and letting children prepare that food in their own kitchens. For example, making sweetpotato fries or chips from the sweetpotatoes in the grocery store or farmers market is a fun kid-friendly cooking activity.

Do you have extra apples on hand? If so, use them to make these BBQ Apple SweetPotato Sliders for your next tailgate or get together! They are a perfect blend of fall flavors. ncsweetpotatoes.com/

recipe/bbq-apple-sweet-potato-turkey-sliders/

Newsletter - Copy September is Better Breakfast Month, and with the adjustment to back-to-school and fall activities, breakfast is more important than ever! Having a balanced breakfast can aid in focus and concentration (both in children and adults), enhance classroom learning among children, and provide key nutrients. Furthermore, a balanced breakfast can also prevent adults from going to a tailgate feeling too hungry and can help manage cravings and overeating. To give your breakfast some staying power, include a balance of protein, healthy fat, carbohydrates and fiber. Sweetpotatoes are great sources of carbohydrates, and fiber. Pair them with eggs, dairy, or legume products to balance your plate.

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