Carve it, chop it, bake it, mash it. Roast it, blend it, stuff it, smash it. No, no, no, don’t smash it..eat it! There is more than one way to enjoy the robust flavor of one of our favorite winter squash varieties – the pumpkin. That’s right – pumpkins are a variety of squash harvested in… Continue reading Pumpkin To Talk About // Pumpkin Pecan Granola
Boo! It's the spookiest time of the year. The tricks and treats of Halloween are the kick off to the holiday season. Don't scare away nutrition and health with too much sugar. While you're celebrating, look for opportunities to create better health. Snacks dressed up with a Halloween theme can be nutritious, and just as… Continue reading Veggies Don’t Scare Me! // Healthy Halloween Snack Ideas
Apple season is in full swing in Utah. With so many varieties to choose from, how do you know which apple to ‘pick’? Some are excellent for eating fresh. Some apples work well for juice or applesauce, while other varieties are better when they are cooked or used in pie. The different uses are based… Continue reading Apples, Apples Everywhere! // Baked Apple Fries
Part of creating a healthy eating style is choosing foods and drinks without added sugars. Sugar is found naturally in some foods; others are added during processing or preparation. Most Americans eat and drink too many added sugars. The American Heart Association shares the information below to help you understand which foods to limit. One… Continue reading Once-In-Awhile Treats // Zucchini Nut Muffins
