Choosing carry-out over dining in can already set you up for health success. Dining environments are created to increase your intake. The lighting, the colors, the menus, the starters, the drinks – all designed with one goal in mind – to increase your intake as much as possible. Decreasing these …
When it comes to food while hunkering down at home, a little prep can go a long way. Here are a few tips to help stay nourished and healthy. Stick to planned meal and snack timesIf you are at home throughout the day, you may have noticed the constant access …
Looking for a fun, easy recipe to try with kids? Check out this easy to make pizza dough. Click the picture of the pizza below to watch the video! Two-ingredient pizza dough — makes one 10-inch pizza – 1 cup plain Greek yogurt – 1½ cups self-rising flour, plus more …
*Click on the photo for more info on a heart healthy diet. Asparagus is related to onions, leeks, and garlic. It takes asparagus three years to grow from seed to harvest. Oceana County, Michigan is the self-proclaimed asparagus capital of the world. One of the most popular varieties of green …
Here’s a one-dish meal that makes for easy cleanup! It’s a quick, nutritious version of your childhood favorite, Sloppy Joes. Note: If you are feeding kids, you might want to decrease the spiciness by using original Rotel. SPICY SLOPPY JOES 1 lb ground beef 1 red bell pepper, diced 10oz can …
Banana Facts: Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the American diet. Bananas grow on plants that are officially considered an herb. The banana is actually classified as a berry. Bananas may be considered a mood enhancer because it contains the amino acid, tryptophan and Vitamin B6 that …
This is a great recipe with cheap, minimal ingredients. It makes a great taco filler or eat as is. You can also make a batch and bring for meals at work for the week! Enjoy! Enchilada Rice2 cups brown rice2 ¼ cups water1 can black beans, drained rinsed1 15oz can enchilada …
“What do you eat?” I hear this question a lot and try to dodge it by reminding people that nutritional goals are individualized and no diet is or should be the same. A healthy diet can vary widely based on a lot of factors, but, in an attempt to actually …
Packing a lunch daily can be tough, but a little bit of planning can go a long way. The first step to successfully packed meals is committing to a weekly grocery trip. Look ahead at your week’s schedule and write out what you plan to bring each day. Use this …
We use food to show love in so many ways. However, when we use food to show we care, we have to do just that…care. We know that food can both heal and harm, so serving foods to others that we know will harm their bodies and/or their minds doesn’t …
