Mar 10, 2023
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″]
Mar 9, 2023
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″]
Mar 3, 2023
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...
Feb 28, 2023
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!...
Feb 14, 2023
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...
Jan 31, 2023
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...
Jan 31, 2023
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,...
Jan 31, 2023
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...
Jan 31, 2023
Eggs over Kale and Sweet Potato Grits A modern twist on a Southern classic, this baked breakfast dish features eggs and grits with sweet potatoes and kale. 1 sweet potato (large, orange fleshed)2 cups kale (fresh, chopped)1 tablespoon vegetable oil (divided)1 1/2 cups...
Jan 30, 2023
We’re learning more about the important role of the gut microbiome –- the millions of bacteria that populate our intestines, a.k.a. “guts” –- in promoting good health. The gut microbiome contains both helpful and potentially harmful bacteria, and when the...
