
As I started preparing the Powerpoint slides for a school nutrition webinar that Guiding Stars registered dietitian, Allison Stowell, and I recently presented, I started looking through my photo and…
Continue reading »

…tomatoes, spinach High water content vegetables such as romaine lettuce, celery, cucumbers Starchy vegetables such as corn, green peas, potatoes High protein vegetables such as dried beans and peas (pinto,…
Continue reading »

Add your favorite vegetables for a delicious soup! If the broth is too thick for your preferences, you can water it down with either water or your favorite low-sodium broth….
Continue reading »

Roasting brings out the sweetness and mellows the flavors of the vegetables….
Continue reading »

Pakoras are batter-coated fried vegetables. Serve them with brown rice and your favorite low-sugar chutney to make a simple vegetarian meal. These pakoras are made with chickpea flour, which is…
Continue reading »
This dish is a wonderful demonstration of how little seasoning food requires when you start with a balance of flavorful vegetables….
Continue reading »

…but also texture and satiety. Don’t be afraid to add fats to your day and aim for Guiding Stars earning vegetable oils and butter spreads. 4. “Learn how to cook—try…
Continue reading »

…to fruits and vegetables. Sometimes, we’ve only been introduced to a vegetable cooked a certain way (or maybe overcooked), which has altered our view of that vegetable. If this is…
Continue reading »