Nutritious choices made simple®
We’ve been having fun with spiralized vegetables this month! (Voodles are veggie noodles, for those of you who missed earlier posts.) Did you catch our Halloween fun with Roasted Butternut Noodles? There’s good times to be had putting any number of veggies under that spiralizing blade, and good flavor too. Many of these dishes are great sides: pair with some plant-based protein and a smart portion of whole grain to round out the meal!
Many hands make light work–and in the kitchen, that can be a blessing. Whether you’re cooking a fresh meal on a slower night or stocking the freezer with easy meals to reheat throughout the busy week, working together as a family can be a fun exercise in teamwork, nutrition and teachable moments. We’ve put together a few colorful recipes we think you’ll find rewarding to make with your loved ones.
Cooking with a large number of spices can seem intimidating, but when you split the work up between a few people, this meal is a snap. Put someone in charge of chopping veggies, someone in charge of measuring spices, and someone in charge of watching the stove, and quick as a wink, you’ll have this hearty meal on the table.
When packing a lunch ends up meaning that you eat the same sandwich day after day, the little oasis of time away from your work or school in the middle of a busy stretch can become a bit bleak. These recipes are easy to reheat or pack and offer a great range of different flavors to keep your tongue from getting bored.
Many of our favorite summertime hangout spots come equipped with those little charcoal grills or firepits. Or maybe your favorite place to cook a meal is over your gas grill on the patio or up to camp. No matter where your wild cookout spot is, good nutrition and easy food prep can seem tough to come by, so we’ve put together some recipes and tips to make life easier.
Fish is generally at its freshest during the summer season. We’ve put together a roundup of our favorite fish recipes, many of which are easy to convert for outside grilling.
Who doesn’t love a good snack? Finding nutritious munchies can be tough period, and adding food allergies makes the equation that much more challenging. We’ve put together a list of fun and tasty foods that have few and easily modified issues for most common food allergies. Enjoy!
Get outside! Get moving! Go fly a kite! Go climb a mountain! Spring is here and summer is just around the corner–there is no better time to be active with your friends and family. Of course, living a healthy lifestyle means making nutritious choices to fuel your body on the go. Here’s a selection of recipes that are great for packing a picnic.