Functional Foods: Let’s Get Back to the Basics
…issues of the Dietary Guidelines set forth by the USDA, only 7% of us are eating our vegetables. Nowadays there is a dietitian in every other grocery store. But is…
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Daunted by Dried Beans? Don’t Be.
…allows them to count as either a vegetable or a protein—but not both in one meal. How to Slow-Cook Dried Beans This slow-cooking method is the one that my co-author…
Sweet Spoodles!
We can call sweet potato noodles spoodles, right? Well, whatever you call them, they’re delicious. Pesto is a nice starting place for a voodle sauce (vegetable noodle = voodle…you see…
Our algorithm has changed! We now consider juice concentrate as an added sugar.
Our algorithm has changed! We now consider juice concentrate as an added sugar.
…Why the change? The FDA made the decision to include the use of “juice concentrates” as an added sugar ingredient. While these natural sugars come from fruits and vegetables, which…
From Yuck to Yum
Yuck. Kids love this word. Especially when it comes to describing how they feel about vegetables. So how do kids make that transition from yuck…to yum? As a mother of…
Running, Walking & Nutrition: Personal Observations
…that people should practice during normal activity will also support the increases in calorie consumption and perspiration during and after exercise. A balanced diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole…
Healthier Home Cooking
…vegetable broth is a good substitution. Tired of cooking? You’ve earned a night (almost!) off. Grab the extra diced onions from your pot pie and peppers and squash from your…