National Potato Month

Happy Friday! Did you know that...among other things...September is National Potato Month?

This weekend as you gear up to BBQ and make homemade potato salad :) consider making it with vegetables like celery, red bell peppers, corn, and red onions (which are really purple in color) - Eat the Rainbow! Also, use low fat mayonnaise. If you want to be really adventurous, you can make your own dressing with olive or canola oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and your favorite Mrs. Dash.

Note: If your Labor Day meal includes pasta salad, the Family Nutrition Center recommends low fat dressing and veggies here too. Examples: steamed then chilled broccoli and/or asparagus; raw grated carrots; defrosted/fresh/canned, rinsed peas.

Have a Safe and Nutritious THREE DAY WEEKEND!!