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My Notes:14Nutrition and Wellness Tips for Young Children: Provider Handbook for the Child and Adult Care Food Programhttp://www.teamnutrition.usda.gov/library.html
Build a Healthy Plate Dry Beans and PeasBuild a Healthy Plate With Dry Beans and PeasNutrition and Wellness Tips for Young Children:Provider Handbook for the Child and Adult Care Food ProgramDry beans and peas are unique foods. They are nutritious, inexpensive, and creditable as either avegetable or a meat alternate in the CACFP meal pattern. They are great sources of protein, iron,zinc, folate, and fiber. Most children 2 years and older do not consume enough vegetables, includingdry beans and peas. You can help by offering beans and peas on your menu. Offering dry beans andpeas as part of a meal or snack can:●●●Help children feel full longer and maintain a healthy weightas they grow.Promote proper digestion and make children’s “potty time”easier by providing dietary fiber.Add shape, texture, and flavor to children’s plates.What types of dry beansand peas should I offer?► Cooked, canned, or frozendry beans and peas are allgreat choices.► Mix things up by providingdifferent types of beans and peaseach week to help children getthe nutrition they need, as well astaste new foods.✓CACFP Crediting Tips:• Because of their high nutrient content, cooked,mature (dry) beans and peas may be considered bothas a vegetable and meat alternate. However, theycannot be credited as both a vegetable and a meatalternate in the same meal. (See the Vegetable as wellas the Meat and Meat Alternate tip sheets on pages 9and 19 for more information.)• Some beans and peas, such as lima beans, greenpeas, snap peas, and green (string) beans, are fresh,immature beans and peas that can be served as“vegetables.” They are not “dry beans and peas” inCACFP, and cannot be served as a meat alternate.How can I reduce sodium and solid fats when serving dry beans and peas?Since dry or frozen beans and peas are naturally low in sodium (salt) and solid fats, prepare and servebeans and peas without adding too much salt or solid fats like butter, stick margarine, cream sauces, andregular, full-fat cheese. Here’s how:► Choose the easiest form: Use canned, precooked beans. They will simplify recipes and reduce cookingtimes. Purchase canned beans labeled “no salt added” or “low sodium.” If these are not available,rinse and drain the canned beans to reduce the sodium content.► Pour the bag of dry beans into a bowl of water on the kitchen counter. Soak dry beans overnight withoutadding any salt, and discard the soaking water and cook the next day.more 'reduce sodium and solid fats' tips on next page ...Nutrition and Wellness Tips for Young Children: Provider Handbook for the Child and Adult Care Food ProgramBuild a Healthy Plate With Dry Beans and Peas • http://www.teamnutrition.usda.gov/library.html15
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