Eating fruits and vegetables seems easier during summer months when fresh, locally grown produce is available. Even though most fruits and veggies can be found at the grocery store year-round, they may not be as exciting as fresh, summer produce. However, it is just as important to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables in the winter. Choose fruits and… Continue reading Fruits and Veggies in Winter // Berry Fruit Salad
It's that time of year again to start thinking about what you will pack in lunch boxes for you and your family. This can be especially challenging when packing for kids. Eat Well Utah and MyPlate are here to help! My advice is, don't over think it. Simply focus on picking one food item from… Continue reading Pack With Ease // School Lunch Box Ideas
With so many different types of exercises and workout plans, knowing the most effective way to exercise can be confusing. The most important part of exercise is that you are doing it. The rest is icing on the cake! It is common to run into certain barriers when starting a workout plan. To be successful,… Continue reading Building A Workout Plan // Blueberry, Strawberry, & Jicama Salsa
July is National Blueberry Month! It is a great time to buy blueberries in season and enjoy their tangy, sweet flavor. Blueberries are often referred to as a super food. Otherwise put, they are really good for you and packed with nutrition and antioxidants. Because they are in season, you may find a great deal… Continue reading National Blueberry Month // Blueberry Smoothie
The whirlwind of the holiday season is here. Thanksgiving has come and gone and Christmas will be here before we know it. All the hustle and bustle can make it difficult to stay on top of your nutrition game. The time is now to make a plan to beat the bulge. Here are five of… Continue reading Eat What You Love and Leave What You Like // Blueberry Cookies
To get your daily amount of vitamin C, what fruit do you reach for? You might consider trying a kiwifruit. A kiwi has more vitamin C than an equivalent amount of an orange! It's bright green flesh speckled with tiny black seeds has a unique, sweet, tropical flavor reminiscent of a mixture of strawberries and… Continue reading Cooking in Season // Kiwifruit
It's that time of year when many of us are making resolutions and goals for the upcoming year. Have you considered adding exercise into your list of goals? Regular physical activity is important for long term health. It's important at all ages and for all shapes, sizes, and abilities. When physical activity is part of… Continue reading Feeling Fit // Quinoa Fruit Salad
