Have a picky eater in your family? Chances are he or she already enjoys the great taste of pasta. So why not prevent mealtime headaches by serving the delicious pasta they want, that also has the health benefits they need.

Take our newest recipe, Stove Top Mac 'n Cheese. No child can resist the creamy goodness of elbow pasta in melted cheese. Their taste buds will wish they had taste buds of their own! Only our little secret is that you've used deliciously nutritious Dreamfields. It's pasta you can both feel good about.

Try our pasta in any of your kid-tested pasta dishes (let us know your favorites using the form below). Or try one our favorite pasta recipes to bring out the kid in you, too.

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Snack Smart, Time It Right!

• Stick to a regular schedule, no meal skipping
• Plan your snack foods to avoid mindless eating and empty calories
• Nibble on nutrient-rich foods such as carrots, strawberries, nuts
• Pre-portion your snacks foods to reduce the chance of overeating
• Keep an emergency snack on hand when your mealtime is running late

More Smart Snack Choices: fresh fruit, raw veggies, low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat yogurt, cheese & crackers, air-popped corn, and sugar-free pudding or ice cream.

• 1/2 cup of fresh strawberries have 20 calories, while 1/2 cup of chocolate covered raisins have 350

• 10 baby carrots have 40 calories, while 10 French fries have 170