Pick Your Battles with Picky Eaters // Sloppy Joe
Do you have picky eaters at your dinner table? Trying to please all the taste buds in the house leads to extra planning, cooking, and sometimes tension at the dinner […]
Kids Create // Can You Guess the Veggie?
It is important for both adults and kids to each their veggies. MyPlate tells us if you make vegetables part of an overall healthy diet, you are likely to have […]
Cooking with Lentils // Cheesy Lentil and Bean Casserole
Have you ever found yourself with a bag of lentils? Did you know what to do with it? Do you even know what lentils are? Lentils are part of the […]
Your Choice, Your Move // Healthy Choices Create Better Health
Every day we make choices that can help us feel better and healthier. Being physically active has shown to help people feel better, sleep better, think better, and cope better. […]
Halt the Salt // Greek Pasta Salad
Salt, also known as sodium, tends to get a bad rap in the nutrition world. Your body actually needs salt. The problem is that most people get much more than […]
National Nutrition Month // Chicken Gyros
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics designates March as National Nutrition Month. It’s a great time to focus on the basics of a healthy diet and set a few goals to be […]
The Skinny on Fats // White Chili
February is American Heart Health Month. According to the Center for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. […]
National Corn Chip Day // Green Pea Guacamole
Friday, January 29, 2016 is National Corn Chip Day! Corn chips rank high on my list of favorite foods. To keep my diet in check, I avoid store bought tortilla chips […]
Wonderful Winter Salads // Citrus Chicken Salad and More!
It is not uncommon to have lots of sugary treats around the house this time of year. It is important to balance holiday treats and sweets with a well-balanced nutritious […]
You Say Yam, I Say Sweet Potato // Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew
Do you know the difference between a yam and a sweet potato? It is quite possible that you have never actually tasted a yam. Yams are mostly grown in the […]
