Snacks can be nourishing nuggets that boost energy with refreshing flavor. These have a Mediterranean nutrition twist, too! There are hundreds of foods that can be made into snacks, or mini-meals, and many of them are nutritious. When you really want to 'hug' Mediterranean nutrition though, the snacking possibilities are even more delicious and refreshing. And, since they're made from simple Mediterranean ingredients, your health can benefit at snack time, too. Mediterranean Ingredients for Delicious Snacks: Here are 20 examples of ingredients that deliver top quality nutrition. When … [Read more...] about Snack Ideas for Mediterranean Nutrition
Seasonal Eating is the Best!
There are many pleasures of eating and one of my favorites is eating with the seasons. So, when my husband came home from work with a large baggie of fresh, local asparagus last week, I got super excited. I prepped and roasted the asparagus with extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. When I ate it, my taste buds did a happy dance! Grocery stores sell a huge assortment of fruits and vegetables all year round with good flavors. And, to be fair, sometimes these fresh items are remarkably tasty considering that they traveled thousands of miles from far away lands. Yes, I encourage … [Read more...] about Seasonal Eating is the Best!