How to Incorporate Prebiotics Into Your Eating Pattern

Now that you know what prebiotics are (and the positive impact they can have on your health) it’s time to talk about incorporating them into your eating pattern. Here are some ideas: Build your meals and snacks around plants, filling 75% of your plate with...

Carrot Bunny Muffins

Carrot Bunny Muffins These carrot muffins with their adorable carrot "bunny ears" make a cute and not-too-sweet treat for spring-time or Easter gatherings. muffin tin For the muffins1.5 cups flour1/2 cup rolled oats (dry)2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon...

How well do you know the protein group?

During National Nutrition Month, quiz yourself on how well you know the protein food group and its importance in your diet. Get 10/10 right and you’ll be “MyPlate Master!.” [wp_quiz id=”2301″]

How well do you know the dairy group?

During National Nutrition Month, quiz yourself on how well you know the dairy group and its importance in your diet. Get 10/10 right and you’ll be “legen-dairy!” [wp_quiz id=”2300″]

Short-Cut Lasagna

  Short-Cut Lasagna No need to precook the noodles in this easy lasagna. Add a layer of extra veggies if you desire. Spinach would make a fantastic addition. 1 jar spaghetti sauce (low sodium, 28 ounces)7 ounces lasagna noodles (dry (uncooked))15 ounces ricotta...

What’s Your Veggie IQ?

If you carrot all about your health, take this quick quiz and see if you can squash the competition with your knowledge of the vegetable group. 0% About how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables? One quarter One half Three quarters All of it Correct!...

Strawberry Sparklers

Strawberry Sparklers Serve these fun strawberries for a snack or dessert. 1 pound strawberries (fresh, large )1 cup Greek yogurt (plain)1 tsp orange zest (grated peel)2 tablespoons pistachios (chopped)2 tablespoons dried cranberries (chopped)2 tablespoons chocolate...

Sicilian Sweet Potato Pasta Bowl

Sicilian Sweet Potato Pasta Bowl Tomato sauce, white beans, garlic, and sweet potatoes make a savory and spicey pasta bowl dinner. 8 ounce sweet potato pasta ( or any of your favorite vegetable pasta)1 jar marinara sauce1 cup tomatoes (canned, strained)1 cup white...

Do Foods Need to be Colorful to be Healthful?

While choosing a rainbow of colors of fruits and vegetables provides a wide variety of phytonutrients that the plants make to protect themselves (and which also benefit our overall health), many people forget that white foods fit into a rainbow of color too! Onion,...

The Many Layers of Onions

History and Harvest Did you know there are over 20 varieties of onions? It’s true! From green onions (a.k.a. scallions) to red, white, and yellow onions and even shallots, you have no reason not to add these layered beauties to more of your meals. Let’s review this...