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Gisela Bouvier, a registered dietitian nutritionist and mom of 3, is sharing her back-to-school survival tips, and they center on two simple shortcuts: Dandy celery and Dandy sweet corn.
When it comes to after-school snack time, Bouvier recommends keeping Dandy celery on hand because it comes pre-washed and pre-cut, making it ready to serve the moment kids walk through the door.
"I personally love Dandy celery. It is one of my secret weapons because it comes pre-washed, pre-cut for you, so it's ready to go as soon as those kiddos come home hungry."
Bouvier suggests adding Dandy celery to a homework snack board alongside whole grain crackers, fruit, and cheese.
"Your kids are going to love Dandy celery because it's naturally sweeter, crispier, and less stringy than traditional celery."
Dandy also offers Dandy Dippers, which are 2-inch celery slices that pair well with hummus or other dips, or can be used to make the classic ants on a log.
For dinners made in a pinch, Bouvier turns to Dandy sweet corn, which comes pre-trimmed and pre-cut so the prep work is already done.
One of her go-to meals is a summer pasta salad made with sweet corn, whole grain pasta, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and vinaigrette — a dish she says works for dinner and can be packed into a lunchbox the next day.
Dandy sweet corn also works as a grilled side dish. Simply season the corn and throw it on the grill alongside burgers or any other protein.
Even though school is back in session, Dandy is still celebrating its 100th anniversary with the Stars, Stripes and Dandy Bites sweepstakes. Thirteen essential entertaining prizes are up for grabs. The sweepstakes runs through Sept. 11.
Enter at dudafresh.com.
Dandy celery and Dandy sweet corn are available in the produce aisle at Publix. For more nutrition tips, follow Bouvier on Instagram at @nourish.con.gisela.
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