Plant-Based Burgers
…a long time and can be usually found in the freezer section. Veggie burgers are relatively simple patties. They are predominantly made from legumes, grains, vegetables, seasonings, and a binder…
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Eating for Eye Health
…vegetables such as certain squashes, sweet potatoes, and of course carrots. (For more on carotenoids, check out my previous post on orange foods.) Lutein and zeaxanthin are the main carotenoids…
Nextovers: Summer Edition
…tomorrow to enjoy along with Chipotle Pork Wraps. Nextovers can also be simple. Take time to prepare Grilled Summer Vegetables to accompany any meal, chopping extra vegetables while you’re at…
“All Star” Lunches for Back to School
…simple formula: Sandwich, salad, or other “main” Serving of fruit or vegetables “Crunchy snack” Guiding Stars earning juice box or an 8-ounce seltzer (or water bottle) Using this blueprint, it’s…
What to Know About Seed Oils
…seed oils? Vegetable oils come from plant seeds, legumes, fruits, nuts, and grains. Manufacturers produce seed oils around the world, and some of the most commonly consumed include: Canola oil…
Wild Mushroom Stuffing
…stuffing puts on the holiday weight-control plan, I immediately decided to bulk up the vegetables to compensate for less bread. But the last thing that I wanted was to create…
Brain-Boosting Food for Kids
…nuts, seeds, and leafy vegetables. Get your omega fats with these Guiding Stars recipes: Blackened Salmon Sandwich Apple Crumb Squares Choline Choline is an essential micronutrient for brain development, cognitive…
What Exactly is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
…diets). All of these follow an anti-inflammatory diet pattern. Which foods are anti-inflammatory? As you can see by the list below, fruits and vegetables figure prominently in an anti-inflammatory diet….