How are you dealing with the summer heat? Are you a fan of the hot days of Utah Summer, or are you longing for the cooler days of spring and fall? It is important to find ways to stay cool when it's burning up outside. Did you know that food can be a tool to… Continue reading Refreshingly Frozen // Fruit Sorbet Recipes
What are your favorite kinds of berries? Did blackberries make the cut? They are in season June through August. Now is the time to give them a try. When selecting blackberries, look for those that are plump, soft, and dull black in color. If you find yourself with a batch of blackberries that have a… Continue reading Top Ten Ways to Enjoy Blackberries // Blackberry Lemon Muffins
Eating out can be a way to treat yourself, a timesaver on a busy night, or an opportunity for a night off from cooking. The Create Better Health team encourages people to eat at home to save money and to prepare more nutritious meals, but eating out isn't all bad. MyPlate tells us that making… Continue reading Tips for Takeout // Restaurant Copycat Recipes
You know how a tomato is fruit that we use like a vegetable? Well, rhubarb is a vegetable that we use like a fruit! It is crunchy like celery, and super sour, and one of Captain Create's favorite veggies! Visit kidscreateutah.org to learn how to make Rhu-Berry Toaster Tarts. Enjoy!
Pies, tarts, and crisps, oh my! When you think of Rhubarb, what comes to mind? Rhubarb is often used in dessert recipes and paired with lots of sugar to balance out its tart flavor. A low-sugar, fruity dessert is a nice end to a balanced meal. Read on to learn how to use Rhubarb in… Continue reading Pies, Tarts, and Crisps, Oh My! // Healthy Rhubarb Recipes
What is an herb? The botanist definition is: “Any seed-bearing plant that does not have a woody stem and dies down to the ground after flowering.” At Create Better Health, we like the simple definition: A useful plant. Herbs can be used for medicinal purposes, in scented oils, and for fresh or dried flower arrangements.… Continue reading Fresh Herbs – A Useful Plant // Rosemary Parmesan Breadsticks
Have you met Captain Create? He is our very own super hero helping kids eat healthy and be active. Take a minute to watch his hilarious and fun video below. It's full of great jokes and important nutrition information, too! Captain Create has his own blog and YouTube channel. Check in with him often for entertaining… Continue reading Kids Create // Meet Captain Create
MyPlate recommends you make half your plate fruits and veggies. Some people think it's too expensive to include that much produce in their meals. What do you think? Is it too expensive to eat fruits and veggies? Let's do a comparison. Check out the table below. What You Get for $3Nutrition Value for Your $5… Continue reading Smart Shopping for Fruits and Vegetables // Fruit and Veggie Salad
A plate full of colorful fruits and veggies not only looks great - it's good for you, too! Different colors provide different nutrients. It is recommended that you keep your plate colorful to help keep your body and mind healthier, longer. The American Heart Association shares five reasons to add color. Check it out! Now… Continue reading Five Reasons to Eat More Color // Rainbow Frittata
Spring is springing here in Northern Utah. It won't be long until gardens can be planted, and fresh produce can be enjoyed right at home. In the meantime, there are plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables available at local grocery stores. Strawberries are often on sale this time of year. They are one of the… Continue reading Spring’s First Sweet Treat // Top 10 Ways To Enjoy Strawberries
Are you an empty nester? Perhaps a college student who lives alone? Maybe you are a single parent of one or two children. No matter what particular situation you are in, creating healthy meals for one or two people may seem like a chore. With some help from Utah State University’s Food Science department, we’ve… Continue reading Cooking For One or Two // Five Recipes to Try
Has your daily routine been altered due to COVID-19? Has it changed the way you eat? Many people are stocking up on packaged foods and cooking more from home. If your eating style has changed, it is a good time to look for ways to eat more healthy. The Nutrition Facts Label is a great… Continue reading Understanding The Facts // Rainbow Wraps
The power is out! Now what? Do you know what to do with refrigerated and frozen food during a power outage? Check out the information from the CDC below to help determine when it's safe to keep food after a power outage, and when it needs to be thrown away. Take a few steps to… Continue reading The Power’s Out – Oh No, The Food! // Asian Style Slaw
Increasing physical activity and exercise top the list of New Year’s resolutions. By now, many of us are losing some of our motivation to continue what we started in January. Getting back on track with good habits may seem impossible. Don’t “sweat it!” We’ve got you covered with some 10-minute mini workout ideas. According to… Continue reading Mini Workouts Count! // Apple Cinnamon Cereal Bars
Wheat is an important part of any emergency food supply. Did you know that it can be a part of your regular meals, too? In fact, experts suggest that you rotate through your emergency food supply, rather than just keeping it on the shelf. When you are buying wheat, you'll notice a few different varieties. Hard… Continue reading Cooking With Wheat // Wheat Berry Salad
When you think of a versatile veggie, what comes to mind? If broccoli isn't on the top of your list, it should be! You can steam it, bake it, grate it, stir fry it, or eat it raw. It can be added to soups, salads, pasta dishes, and more. When you are looking to boost… Continue reading The Versatile Veggie // Top Ten Ways to Enjoy Broccoli
It's National Nutrition Month! The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shares information each year to help people eat more healthy and be more physically active. This year they are encouraging you to Personalize Your Plate. Nutrition is not one-size-fits all. Different people have different needs, body types, goals, tastes, and backgrounds. When you take the… Continue reading National Nutrition Month – Personalize Your Plate // Cheeseburger Soup
Have you thought about the relationship between TV and your nutrition? Did you know that kids are easily swayed to choose foods they see advertised on TV? A little TV watching now and then is okay, but it is important to be aware of the impacts it may be having on your child's food choices.… Continue reading Turn Off the Tube // Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli
Did you know that dried fruit can be part of a healthy diet? When fruit is dried, most of the water content is removed. The fruit becomes smaller and more compact, but the amount of calories it holds stays the same. Therefore, a cup of dried fruit contains more calories than a cup of whole… Continue reading Dried Fruit The Healthy Way // Breakfast Cookies
Did you know that your body needs fat? Dietary fats are essential for a healthy body. Fats give you energy, support cell growth, protect your organs, and keep your body warm. The trick to using fats in a healthy way is knowing which ones you should be eating. There are four major dietary fats: Saturated… Continue reading Dietary Fat – Love, Limit, or Lose? // Strawberry and Avocado Tostada
