Salads don’t have to be sad. Salads are simple and quick to make as a meal, side dish, or quick snack for busy individuals or families. Salads can be a part of a nutritious meal plan. Here are a few ways you may be ruining your salads and sabotaging your health: Switch from Cream-based Salad…
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One way to stay cool and hydrated during the summer months is eating a refreshing watermelon, feta cheese, and arugula salad. This sweet and savory food combination blends very nicely together. I was surprised how a simple and nutritious salad dish can be so delish! Here’s a fun fruit fact: Watermelons are native to Africa and…
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Need an energy boost in the morning, afternoon, or evening? This thick and creamy beverage is exactly what you need for a nutritious snack or meal. A power protein packed peanut butter and berry smoothie is a great way to get fruit, calcium, and other nutrients. Did I mention it’s ready in 5 minutes?
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Eating out should be an enjoyable experience. A time to get together with family members and friends to eat a delicious and satisfying meal. If you’re trying to lose weight or manage your weight, restaurants have made it much easier to choose healthier options by listing the number of calories next to the menu item…
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Are you skipping breakfast because you don’t have time to get yourself ready, your children ready, and walk the dog? Well here is an easy and nutritious breakfast you can prepare the night before and eat in the morning. No more excuses for skipping breakfast!
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This frittata recipe is an easy, simple, protein packed brunch, lunch, or dinner dish to prepare when you have guests to impress.
You may be thinking what in the heck is a leek? Leeks are members of the onion family but the flavor is more subtle and sweeter than an onion. The first time I tried leeks was in a cooking demo several years ago at work. A local chef was demonstrating how to prepare leeks…
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What are Superfoods? “Superfood” describes a nutrient-dense food with numerous health benefits. “There are specific foods containing important nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, fiber, and polyphenols, and many naturally occurring plant compounds, including flavonoids, that are powerful enough to lower cholesterol and blood pressure and reduce your risk of certain cancers and chronic illnesses, such as…
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Fresh blueberries are a treat during the hot summer months. This popular fruit is sweet, delicious, and loaded with powerful antioxidants that can be paired with different foods to enhance flavor. A group of antioxidant compounds, anthocyanins, is responsible for the blue color and contributes to various health benefits, like reducing blood pressure and protecting…
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