Put Spring on Your Plate

Chinese Noodles with Spring Vegetables

…nuts, and seeds for a quick side. Frozen produce: use frozen vegetables for a quick quiche or stir fry. Frozen fruit blends a smoothie perfectly. Low sodium canned beans: rinse…

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Holiday Recipe Round Up

Cranberry Smoothie

Cranberry Smoothie – 3 Guiding Stars No matter where you’re celebrating this season, we’ve got a recipe for the occassion. Dishes that make a thoughtful host gift or fit perfectly…

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Half-Scratch Cooking

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…you have them available, you’ll be more likely to add them to sauces, smoothies, batters, and more. This simply means more color, fiber, and antioxidants in your day. Edamame: Steam-in-bag…

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The Functional Beverage Trend

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…With a smoothie-like consistency, these drinkable yogurts are also an excellent source of calcium, protein, and other nutrients. Look for drinkable yogurts that earn Guiding Stars to avoid options with…

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Thanksgiving Leftovers

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…vegetarian Vegetable Quiche also makes use of several fresh vegetables. It’s perfect to serve overnight guests, and you can round out their meal with this Cranberry Smoothie. Mashed Potatoes There…

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Nuts About Berries

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…a handful for a sweet snack, mixed into low-fat Greek yogurt, blended into a smoothie or added on top of cereal or oatmeal. Berries are low in calories, high in…

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