Kale 101: Everything You Need to Know

Kale is awesome. No really, it is! Kale is full of filling fiber, healthful nutrients, and robust flavor. Enjoying kale all comes down to knowing what it is and how to prepare it well. So let’s take a closer look at this marvelous green… Types of Kale When...

Grilled Veggies and Feta

Grilled Veggies and Feta Mix and match with your favorites from the farmers market to use a variety of summer vegetables along with feta cheese and herbs. 1 eggplant1 zucchini1 yellow summer squash1/2 bunch asparagus1 cup cherry tomatoes1 ounce feta cheese (1 ounce)2...

DASH Spring Salad

  DASH Spring Salad A simple salad with just a few ingredients is always welcome especially when seasons are changing. This one uses spring ingredients including greens and berries. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. 6 cups spring lettuce...

Summer Farro Salad

Summer Farro Salad This delicious farro salad has a lot of flavor and best of all, it is a meal all in one bowl. Salad2 cups cooked farro (cooled)4 cups spring lettuce mix1 avocado (peeled, pitted, diced)1 beet (peeled and sliced thin)1 scallion (sliced)1 cup radishes...

Lettuce: Leafy, Healthy, and Delicious!

How many different types of lettuce can you name? Which type of lettuce has the most nutrition? The least? You may be surprised! All types of lettuce are largely water, ranging 84-96% water by weight. All are low in calories, with 4-10 calories per cup. No lettuce...

The 12 Types of Lettuce

If you routinely choose just one or two different types of lettuce, break out of the rut and experiment with something different for more flavor, texture differences, and a range of nutrition benefits!             Arugula: It’s not really...