Mar 3, 2021
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%...
Mar 3, 2021
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...
Nov 23, 2020
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...
Nov 23, 2020
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...
Nov 23, 2020
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...
Nov 3, 2020
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...
Nov 2, 2020
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...
Oct 23, 2020
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...
Oct 20, 2020
Understanding your employee benefits just got easier! Click on the image below to access a video playlist that covers a range of employee benefit topics to help you better understand: Key benefit terms The difference between a High Deductible Health Plan with an HSA...
Oct 8, 2020
Pizza-Roasted Cauliflower This classically seasoned vegetable can roast alongside the turkey and it adds delicious flavor and color to your holiday table. 1 head cauliflower (with leaves removed, rinsed (leave whole))1 cup marinara sauce2 Tablespoons panko bread...
