Is there anything more delicious than comfort food? And, have you tried making yours healthier? What is Comfort Food? There are so many foods that could be labeled as comfort food. It all depends, you might say, on who you ask. Even though a soup, stew, or casserole may be a typical answer, who's to say a berry-banana smoothie, roasted cauliflower, or charcoal grilled lamb chops aren't great answers, too? Comfort food tends to be personal and based on food experiences of an individual. This is one reason it's so much fun to explore as a nutritional strategy for everyone. How Can … [Read more...] about Healthier Comfort Food for All Seasons
A Keeper Recipe is One that You Like to Use Over and Over
Do you keep recipes? Which ones do you make over and over whether or not they're in-season? Recipe collections are common. Some are hand written on little scraps of paper, some are bookmarked in worn out cookbooks, some are on our phones or in little boxes we keep in the kitchen. The important point is that recipes are collectible to say the least. Qualities of a Keeper Recipe The recipes we keep on hand and know where to find at all times are definitely special. Here are some important qualities of them: Quick and easy. Everyone loves a quick and easy recipe. Since life goes … [Read more...] about A Keeper Recipe is One that You Like to Use Over and Over
Frozen Fruit is a Sweet Choice and Healthy, Easy Mixed Berries Crisp Recipe
If you like to bake then try making a frozen fruit crisp - for easy, for quick, for tasty, for better nutrition! There are so many advantages to frozen fruit that listing them all is hard to do. Let's start with 5 reasons to try a frozen fruit of your choice: 5 Reasons to Try Frozen Fruit Frozen fruit is easy to find in every grocery store. Frozen fruit is ready to use. Frozen fruit is inexpensive compared to fresh fruit. Frozen fruit is full of flavor. Frozen fruit is nutritious, with no added sugars. Recipe for Mixed Berries Crisp Here is a totally delicious and easy … [Read more...] about Frozen Fruit is a Sweet Choice and Healthy, Easy Mixed Berries Crisp Recipe
Salad Tips from the Grocery Store
One healthy choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner is a salad and the grocery store has tons of ways to jazz it up. Salads are a food choice that spans a wide range of colors, textures, and nutrition. There's nothing wrong with relying on them, meal-after-meal, and yet getting in a rut with what's in your salad can make it more-or-less boring. So, let's explore how to jazz them up with some ingredients from your everyday grocery store. Find Salad Ingredients at the Grocery Store and Then Try Them All Fresh Produce All varieties of triple-washed greens such as spinach, baby kale, … [Read more...] about Salad Tips from the Grocery Store
Cooking at Home with Mediterranean Ingredients
Cooking and consuming better nutrition starts with a home kitchen full of great ingredients, Mediterranean style. The easiest way to shift to high quality, Mediterranean nutrition is to transition your home kitchen's ingredients. This begins with a focused effort to replenish your dry pantry, fridge, and freezer. A Dry Pantry with Better Nutrition The dry foods in your kitchen are important to every meal. To improve their quality, Mediterranean style, try a few changes at a time. Here are 3 steps to take: Add more canned or dried beans, lentils, and nuts Expand your … [Read more...] about Cooking at Home with Mediterranean Ingredients