Captain Create teaches all about Sweet Potatoes on kidscreatutah.org this month. They are a nutrient-packed veggie, low in calories, high in fiber, and delicious! If you aren't familiar with cooking sweet potatoes, don't worry! All you need is a hot oven and three ingredients. For more sweet potato recipe ideas, click here. Visit kidscreateutah.org for… Continue reading Kids Create // Easiest Ever Sweet Potatoes
Natural. Processed. Local. Whole. Organic. No Added sugar. Low-calorie. When you read terms like these on food packages, do you know what they mean? Do they lead you to buy a certain product over another? Do they leave you confused? Food manufacturers use words to increase the appeal of their products. The words they choose… Continue reading Marketing Terms – Ignore Them! // Four Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies
Are you getting your greens? Kale is considered a "superfood" loaded with nutrients like vitamins A, C, and K. According to the USDA, eating green leafy vegetables may lower the risk of stomach, breast, and skin cancer. They recommend 2 to 3 servings of leafy green vegetables per week. Most American's fall short of these… Continue reading Kale – A Tasty Substitute // Top Ten Ways to Enjoy Kale
How many kinds of oats can you name? Different types of oats get their name based on the way they are roasted after being harvested and cleaned. Oat groats are the entire oat grain. The only part removed when harvested is the hard unpalatable outer hull. Groats are great for breakfast cereal and in stuffing.… Continue reading Cooking With Oatmeal // Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets
This time of year, many people set goals and make resolutions. The right mindset is an important part of goal setting. A positive outlook will strengthen your progress. On the flip side, negative thoughts will cause you to struggle. As you think about goals for the new year, plant the seed for success! Think of… Continue reading Seed For Success // Spinach and White Bean Soup
