25th Anniversary

Whiz, Zip, & Zap It! Gets A Makeover

New Look & New Recipes

Our popular cookbook Whiz, Zip, Zap has undergone a makeover and is about to make its appearance. Starting in August, you will be able to purchase the all-new Whiz, Zip, Zap pictorial cookbook. This new edition features a full graphic re-design and includes new recipes and old favorites alike that kids and grown-ups are bound to love. You can purchase the book right here starting August 1st.

Welcome to Nutra-Net

25th Anniversary

Nutra-Net is a nonprofit organization that has been teaching healthy, quick, low-cost cooking for over 26 years to children and families from low-income households in the greater Kansas City area.

Our mission is to empower children and families from diverse backgrounds with the knowledge and skills to plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks that promote lifelong wellness and reduce the risk of disease.

There are a variety of ways Nutra-Net's resources can help you!

  • Easy-to-use curriculum leader guides for schools, afterschool or youth programs (ages pre-K thru 6th grade)
  • Fun train-the-trainer session allow you and your staff to confidently implement Nutra-Net lessons year after year
  • Nutra-Net pros are available to teach a class or series of classes at your site
  • View our helpful recipe demonstration videos through our online training subscription program
  • Access PDF version of all of our recipes online (free with purchase of new cookbook)

Recent News and Updates

6/24/2009 - Whiz, Zip and Zap It! Class at Powell Gardens

Nutra-Net is holding Whiz, Zip and Zap It! classes at Powell Gardens this summer. The first class is on July 19th and the second class will be held on August 23rd. If you are interested in taking this class please visit the Powell Gardens website for more information.

 2/12/2009 - Nutra-Net in the Examiner

The Independence Examiner recently ran an informative article about Nutra-Net. The article highlighted Nutra-Net's 25th Anniversary as well as some of the organization's goals and team members. Click here to read the article.

 1/19/2009 - Online Store Now Open

The Nutra-Net Online Store is now open. Utilizing PayPal for secure transactions, you can now purchase our cookbooks right from this site. Currently available are Storytime Cooks, Whiz, Zip & Zap It!, the Whiz, Zip & Zap It Pictorial Cookbook, and Recipes and Reminiscence.

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