Have you been cooking more from home these last couple of weeks? When cooking from home, you might find yourself with fresh ingredients on hand. In order to prevent food waste, use fresh ingredients before they spoil. When I have extra veggies in the fridge, I make a stir fry - almost anything goes! Check… Continue reading Stir Fry – Almost Anything Goes! // Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Month: March 2020
Create Better Health and COVID19 // Resources to Help
Less than a month ago, I was packing my bags - ready to forget my worries and relax on the beach in Florida. By the time I returned, the world around me was spiraling out of control. This is a time of uncertainty -- globally and locally. The entire USU Extension Create Better Health… Continue reading Create Better Health and COVID19 // Resources to Help
Fuel Your Kids’ Future // Eat Meals at School
Did you know that nutritious foods help with brain development and improve health? Nutritious foods are important for kids as they grow. Their bodies and brains need the nutrients found in healthy foods. Get Healthy Utah tells us that you can fuel your kids' future with school meals. Even though schools are closed right now… Continue reading Fuel Your Kids’ Future // Eat Meals at School
Is Processed Bad? // Three Bean Chili
When you hear the term "processed food" what comes to your mind? Is it boxed macaroni, chips, and hamburgers at the drive through? Did you know that canned vegetables, frozen fruit, and whole wheat bread are also processed foods? Eatright.org tells us that "processed food" is any food that has been cooked, canned, frozen, or… Continue reading Is Processed Bad? // Three Bean Chili
Launch Your Day // Utah School Breakfast Week
Create Better Health loves school breakfast! Why? Because students who eat school breakfast are more likely to maintain a healthy weight, drink more milk, and eat more fruit daily. Also, eating school breakfast is associated with lower rates of absenteeism, fewer behavioral problems, and higher grades and increased standardized test scores. My favorite part… Continue reading Launch Your Day // Utah School Breakfast Week