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Creamy Cantaloupe Smoothie

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August 20, 2025 Recipes
Serves: 1
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup cantaloupe, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 ice cubes, broken or crushed as needed
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Ultra-processed foods are made in factories. They often have:

  • Extra sugar, salt, or fat
  • Additives to change taste, color, or shelf life
  • Ingredients you wouldn’t find in a regular kitchen

Examples include:

  • Packaged snacks (like chips and cookies)
  • Frozen meals and pizza
  • Instant noodles
  • Hot dogs, lunch meats
  • Soda and candy
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In the US almost 60% of calories come from ultra-processed foods.

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Wash hands with soap and water.
Cut cantaloupe into 1-inch chunks (remove seeds and rind).
In a food processor or blender, combine the yogurt, orange juice, cantaloupe, and ice. Blend until smooth.
Pour the blended mixture into a large glass and enjoy immediately.
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Try adding in ½ a banana, a couple fresh orange slices, or tossing in a handful of your favorite leafy greens (like spinach or kale!).
Have some fun with it!

Tip!

Try adding in ½ a banana, a couple fresh orange slices, or tossing in a handful of your favorite leafy greens (like spinach or kale!).
Have some fun with it!

DIY Taco Seasoning

Servings: 2 tablespoons
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Mix all the spices together in a small bowl.
  • Store spice mixture in a small container with a lid until ready to use.
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Nutritional Benefits
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Cantaloupe is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C, which support eye health and boost the immune system.

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Orange juice adds a burst of vitamin C and natural sweetness, helping with iron absorption and hydration.

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Vanilla yogurt provides calcium, protein, and probiotics that support bone and gut health.

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REFERENCES:

Adapted from
https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/cantaloupe-cooler

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SIDE-LYING HOLD

Side-Lying Hold

  1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
  2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
  3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
  4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You want to rest while baby feeds
  • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
CROSS-CRADLE HOLD

Cross-Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
  2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
  3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is premature
  • Your baby has a weak suck
  • Your baby needs help to stay latched
  • Your baby needs extra head support
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
CLUTCH OR “FOOTBALL” HOLD

Clutch or “Football” Hold

  1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
  2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
  3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You have large breasts
  • You have flat or inverted nipples
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You are breastfeeding twins
  • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
  • Your baby has reflux
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
CRADLE HOLD

Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
  2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
  3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby needs help latching on
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Laid-Back Hold

Laid-Back Hold

  1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
  2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
  3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You have large breasts
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position