American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day is on March 23, 2021! Observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March, Diabetes Alert Day is a one-day “wake-up call” that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk. Could you...
Radish skin can be white, pink, purple, red, brown, black, or green. Some even look like tiny watermelons! When you eat radishes, you get a good dose of vitamin C, phosphorous, and zinc at only 9 calories per half cup. Radishes are related to cabbage, broccoli, and...
In a perfect world, everyone would embrace vegetables like they were chocolate cake; chomping at the bit to get another bite in. The reality is that a mere 9.3% of US adults meet the US Dietary Guideline for vegetable intake, according to the CDC. That means over 90%...
The recent edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2020-2025) continues to support the need to replace refined grains in our diets with whole grains. The recommendation is that at least a half of all grains eaten should be whole grains. While a similar...
When I was a kid, our church youth group had a fund raising project… making apple cider. As a group, we to an orchard to get the apples. I remember picking some off the tree, but I also remember picking them off the ground. Some of us even used shovels to collect...
Double Roasted Beets This recipe uses gold and red beets. What a color combination! Roasted beets taste so wonderful and there is very little work involved. Plus they are versatile! You can serve them hot or cold. 2 red beets (rinsed)2 golden beets (rinsed)Olive oil...
Pumpkins are full of nutrients, low in calories, and a seasonal delight! Fun Fact #1: Did you know that a single serving of pumpkin weighs in at 171% of your recommended daily value for vitamin A? It’s low in calories at just 30 per cup of roasted cubes. Fun Fact...
Apple Butter A delicious, spice-baked apple dish that is very versatile on a fall table. Use it for a holiday dinner sauce alongside cranberries and gravy or as a bread spread on morning toast. 6 baking apples (cored and wedged, skin left on)1 Tablespoon brown sugar1...
It’s lunchtime. You’re hungry and you’re on-your-own to get something to eat. What are your choices? Even though all the ingredients are in the refrigerator is a salad something you’d make for yourself? Here is an idea that may help you say “yes” more...
Can you spare 5 minutes a day for peace of mind? Mindfulness is slowing down and being present in the moment. It could be practicing yoga, or just closing your eyes and focusing on your breathing. It can reduce stress and help you experience life on a deeper level. In...
