Get to Know Kale Since mid-March, spring greens are popping out of the ground for us in the Southeast. I used to think kale was just a pretty, green garnish that showed up on my plate in a restaurant. But now I know - kale is nutritious, easy to cook, full of flavor and it fits perfectly into my homemade meals. Kale Saute - Easy as 1,2,3 1. Buy a bunch of fresh kale, wash it in your sink and cut out the thick stems halfway up each leaf. Chop roughly. 2. Add 1 Tbsp oil and 1 tsp minced fresh garlic to a large pan on the stove. Pile the still-wet kale on top. Sprinkle … [Read more...] about Kale Adds Flavor & Good Nutrition to Simple Meals!
Spring in the Supermarket & Kitchen is Simple, Nutritious
Spring Favorites: Step 1: Shop for nutritious fruits and veggies: kale to lightly saute, radishes for a salad, late season oranges/tangerines for a snack Step 2: Shop for nutritious whole grains: farro for a side dish, barley for a soup, light popcorn for a snack Step 3: Shop for nutritious dairy foods: plain yogurt to mix with fruit, 1% milk for homemade coffee latte, string cheese for a snack Simple Meals for Spring: Step 1. Breakfast: Whole grain toaster waffle + vanilla yogurt + berries + herb tea Step 2. Lunch: Whole wheat tortilla wrapped around canned tuna or salmon + … [Read more...] about Spring in the Supermarket & Kitchen is Simple, Nutritious
Kitchen Tools Help You Save Money & Time!
Why Tools ? I'm not overly 'handy' at fixing things around the house, but I have a basic toolbox -- pliers, hammer, screwdriver, nails, picture hangers. Like a good carpenter, I couldn't get the job done without them. In my kitchen, I have a toolbox, too. Do you? Kitchen Tools Make the Job Quicker There are hundreds of kitchen tools out there. Some cost a lot and do a little. Others cost a little and do a lot. I prefer to spend my money on tools that I can use day-after-day and those that help me get the job done quickly and easily. They are tools that I cannot do without. 5 Tools … [Read more...] about Kitchen Tools Help You Save Money & Time!
Go Green for Dinner!
Jump on board with a healthier lifestyle for you and your family! Please LIKE my facebook page and read my weekly blog for everyday solutions to a healthier meal plan, grocery list and home kitchen. And, be sure to bookmark my website as a trusted destination for tasty and sensible nutrition and wellness support. Please note that I am an in-network provider of nutritional counseling for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina*. I am accepting new clients and will be delighted to help you achieve your health and nutrition goals. Contact Cindy to find out more or to set up your first … [Read more...] about Go Green for Dinner!
A Colorful Meal …Is a Healthy Meal
Color and Good Nutrition Need some help getting out of a hum-drum eating rut? The easiest way is to gather a rainbow of colorful foods at the grocery store. Not only do colors please the eyes but they pack in powerful nutrition. Colorful Combinations When I think of an artist's palette, I really get going on combinations for my meal plate - what about you? A snack of blueberries and yogurt is a good start. A lunch salad with a variety of shades of green lettuces, shredded purple cabbage and tomatoes is beautiful, too. Or imagine this...a dinner stir-fry with sugar snap peas, … [Read more...] about A Colorful Meal …Is a Healthy Meal
Valentine’s Dinner Tip: Fish For the Heart
Learning About Fish There's a lot about fish you may not know. Jake learned that tilapia is a vegetarian fish that loves to eat algae. Jackie was interested in how wild salmon is caught in the waters off Alaska, flash frozen and transported to her home town. Their younger brother, Rocco, was most interested in watching the live lobsters in a tank at the other end of the seafood department. Who could blame him? Fish Can Protect Your Heart Fish is a powerful protein food that can add quality to everyone's meals and snacks. Not only that - fish contributes omega-3 fat to your plate and, … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Dinner Tip: Fish For the Heart