Recipe: Spinach, Strawberry, and Walnut SaladMay is Strawberry Month! Strawberries are the most popular berries in the United States and when they are at their peak of flavor and freshness, an all-star food that packs plenty of good nutrition. This month is also National Salad Month and spinach is a tender green with health benefits…
Healthy Recipe: Wheat Berry Salad With Lemon Herb VinaigretteAs we get nearer to the warmer months of summertime, my mind often turns to meals that are easy to make or even have on hand that are filling, satisfying, and versatile while still being healthy for you. Since it is often much more economical to pack lunch for my…
Meal Plan: Recipes Fresh From the Farmers’ Marketgiveaways! • food • meal plan
Farmers' markets have started to open their doors and setup their tables full of fresh and local produce. Whether you live in the city or in the burbs, farmers' markets are popping up all over the place and offering all sorts of fresh ingredients to help you prepare delicious …
Sweet Treat: Strawberry Club SandwichesWhile dessert is not a meal component frequently associated with being healthy, dessert can be part of a healthy eating style. When desserts incorporate foods like fruit that isn’t eaten as part of the main meal, desserts help your family reach dietary recommendations without a heavy dose of sweet. Enjoy…
Recipe: Peaches with Kale SaladAugust is national peach month, and even though peach season is waning, it’s not too late to make this summery salad. A medium-sized peach has a mere 38 calories, measurable amounts of calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, and vitamins C and K, plus a plethora of disease-fighting phytochemicals. This…
