Eat for Your Heart

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…reduce your LDL cholesterol. Many sources of fiber also provide antioxidants, phytoestrogens and phytoestrols that are beneficial in preventing coronary disease. Get it from: oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice, beans, crunchy…

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Summer by the Sea

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…Guiding Star) Tandoori Shrimp Skewers Capture the flavors of India this summer with these grilled shrimp skewers. Serve with brown rice and pair with grilled vegetable skewers. (1 Guiding Star)…

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Harvest Tips

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…is ready, check a kernel by piercing it. Milky juice means it should be ripe and sweet. Recipe Suggestion: Grilled Corn Salad with Black Beans & Rice (3 Guiding Stars)…

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Fresh Take: School Lunch

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…of fruit and your children will get the tummy-filling fiber they need. Add carbohydrates for energy: Multi-grain crackers, whole wheat bread or wraps, whole wheat pasta, brown rice and quinoa…

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Vegetable Flowers

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…dipping or dressing. Alien Invasion Cherry tomatoes, halved, formed the dome of a flying saucer when they rest on a rice cracker. Cucumber or celery sticks make perfect landing gear…

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Cooking By the Seat of Your Pants

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…Grains: Brown rice, quinoa, wheat berries, pearl barley and oatmeal! Protein: Canned beans, dried beans, lentils, natural peanut butter and nuts Fruit & Veggies: Dried fruit (sweetened only with juice…

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