Soup Simplicity
…the full nutrition facts Packed with vegetables, this healthy preparation of a classic soup is a perfect, cozy meal for the first chill of fall. Using low-sodium canned ingredients where…
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Convenient & Nutritious Frozen Foods
…finely diced veggies and cubed root vegetables. If I want to round out the nutrition in my meal, I make it a bit more plant-forward with simple sides like steamed…
Winter Wellness: Five Healthy Habits to Adopt
…do want to aim for natural color through fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains. At a time when many are focused on supporting strong immunity through diet, color is where it’s…
Elegant & Affordable Holiday Meals
…from affordable ingredients. Consider cost-saving cuts that create delicious dishes like sirloin with roasted vegetables or a herb rubbed roast. Likewise, don’t overlook the elegance of a simple piccata with…
Guiding Stars’ Top 10 Easy “Star” Picks
…canned (just make sure there is no added sugar) and still receive 2 or 3 star? 2. Vegetables – The same is true for veggies. Most fresh, frozen or canned…
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 and YOU
…Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. 4) Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. Foods to Reduce 5) Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread and frozen meals –…
When You Produce From Scratch, You Know What’s in the Product
…cheese, we can use whole-wheat pasta, skim milk, and fresh vegetables. We want to sneak in some nutrition to foods that are basically empty calories because we know they will…
Sugar Wars: Soda vs. Juice
…V8 Fusion Fruit Punch, Minute Maid 100% Juice or Fruit Punch, Fruitables Fruit and Vegetable Blends, Apple and Eve 100% Apple Juice, Hansen’s Junior 100% Juice boxes 1 Guiding Stars:…