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A Tasty Deal! // Double Up Food Bucks

What if I told you fresh, locally grown, naturally ripened produce was right at your fingertips? What if I told you that you might be eligible to get that produce for free? Sounds like a tasty deal, doesn't it! Over twenty farmers markets across the state of Utah accept SNAP EBT benefits. Bring your SNAP… Continue reading A Tasty Deal! // Double Up Food Bucks

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Simple Swaps For the Ones You Love // Healthy Valentine Breakfast Ideas

Holidays can be a challenge when you are trying to live a healthy lifestyle. Celebrations are often centered around food - and not always the nutritious kind! While Valentine's Day is a good occasion to indulge, a few simple swaps can create more healthy meals. A little indulgence now and then can fit within an… Continue reading Simple Swaps For the Ones You Love // Healthy Valentine Breakfast Ideas

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Reduce Mealtime Mayhem / Two Week Sample Menu

Summer is winding down and soon kids will be back in school. Are you stressing about weeknight meals? Don’t! Follow some of our easy menu planning tips to reduce mealtime mayhem. Start with this helpful advice from Create Better Health and USU Extension: 1. Schedule a time that would work for you to plan your… Continue reading Reduce Mealtime Mayhem / Two Week Sample Menu

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Spring’s First Sweet Treat // Top 10 Ways To Enjoy Strawberries

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

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Building A Workout Plan // Blueberry, Strawberry, & Jicama Salsa

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

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Berries Five Ways // Broccoli Strawberry Orzo Salad

One of the best parts of spring is the return of fresh, local produce. There is nothing quite like fruits and veggies picked at peak ripeness and ready to eat. Farmers Markets are a great way to enjoy the season and meet your daily fruit target. You can begin by adding berries to your meal plan.… Continue reading Berries Five Ways // Broccoli Strawberry Orzo Salad

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Let’s HIIT It! // Breakfast Sundae

Has your exercise routine lost its luster? Adding something new may help you keep momentum. Consider adding high intensity interval training (HIIT) to your routine one or two times a week. HIIT is an exercise technique that combines speed with recovery. Before you start a HIIT workout, you want to warm up your body. During… Continue reading Let’s HIIT It! // Breakfast Sundae

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Be Healthy For Good // Strawberry Avocado Wrap

Did you know that the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States is actually the most preventable? February is Heart Health Month and a great time to focus on preventing this widespread killer knows as heart disease. According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 1 in 4 deaths… Continue reading Be Healthy For Good // Strawberry Avocado Wrap

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Freshen Up // Strawberry Avocado Salad and More!

This time of year there are so many delicious foods around. It tends to be a time of year where we let things slide a little, as we enjoy the indulgences of the season. After a few indulgences, I feel the itch to get back to fresh, healthy foods. It doesn't get more fresh than… Continue reading Freshen Up // Strawberry Avocado Salad and More!

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Picnic Perfect // Triple Berry Salad

Summer in Utah is a great time for a picnic.  Take advantage of the fresh produce of the season for a colorful, tasty, and healthy meal.  A picnic basket packed with a variety of fruits and veggies provides your body with much needed vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.  Meals don't have to be complex to be healthy.… Continue reading Picnic Perfect // Triple Berry Salad

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Tis The Season // Scrumptious Strawberry Sherbet

Do you want juicier tomatoes?  Sweeter strawberries?  More flavorful squash?  The key to juicier, sweeter, and more flavorful produce is to buy fruits and veggies "in season".  Each fruit and vegetable has a growing season when they are considered to be at their peak of ripeness.  If you plan your meals using seasonal produce, you… Continue reading Tis The Season // Scrumptious Strawberry Sherbet

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Sip Smart: Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipe

Homemade Electrolye drinks are a great way to stay hydrated and improve energy levels without the negative effects of caffeine! In this blog we cover everything you need to know about making electrolyte water and everything to understand about caffeine. In this post you'll find: Impacts of Caffeine Recommended Caffeine Intake Common Drinks and Their… Continue reading Sip Smart: Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipe

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5 Quick and Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas For School

Making breakfast ahead of time is a great way to start your school day off on the right foot. Give these 5 quick and easy, healthy make-ahead breakfast ideas a try to make your morning schedule flow with ease. 5 Quick and Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas For School Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes Overnight Oats Freezer Breakfast Burritos… Continue reading 5 Quick and Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas For School

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Kiwi Cravings: Fun Facts About Kiwi Fruits & a Delicious Kiwi Recipe

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 Kiwi Cravings: Fun Facts About Kiwi Fruits & a Delicious Kiwi Recipe

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Quinoa Unveiled: Exploring Facts, Locating It in Grocery Stores, and Beyond

Welcome to a captivating exploration of quinoa—an ancient grain that has taken the culinary world by storm. Join us as we delve into the nutritional wonders that quinoa offers, uncover its versatile potential in the kitchen, and reveal the secrets to spotting it amidst the grocery store aisles. In this post you will find: Where… Continue reading Quinoa Unveiled: Exploring Facts, Locating It in Grocery Stores, and Beyond

Create A Fruity Dessert, Create A Snack

How to Make Fruit Leather Without a Dehydrator

Fruit leather is a naturally sweet and nutritious snack enjoyed by people of all ages. While fruit leather is traditionally made using a dehydrator, this simple and healthy snack can also be prepared using your oven! In this blog, we will guide you through a step-by-step process to make delicious fruit leather without the need… Continue reading How to Make Fruit Leather Without a Dehydrator