My Big Surprise! So, I did it - I tried something new. The funny thing is that I didn't realize I would be tasting a brand-new veggie until I got home from my local farmer's market. The even funnier thing is that I tried it for breakfast - would you? My Big Opportunity! I have loved beets since I was a kid - seriously, I have. So, in the spring I often treat myself to locally grown beets. Yesterday, I lucked into a beautiful bunch of beets that you can see in my photo at the left. When I started rinsing them off in cold water in my kitchen sink, I realized that I was going to throw … [Read more...] about Try Something New for Good Nutrition & Tasty Eating!
Featuring Mediterranean Foods Month!
May 2013 Easy Solutions: If you want to follow a healthy eating plan from around the world, a smart choice is Mediterranean style. Flavors are fresh, fruits and vegetables are plentiful and the net result is very healthy ‘fuel’ for your body. Click here to read Cindy's blog about shopping for Mediterranean foods. May is Mediterranean Foods Month! It’s Mediterranean Foods Month which is a time to adopt the super nutritious foods that originate in countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. This includes 21 countries in Europe, Asia and North Africa, such as Spain, France, Italy, … [Read more...] about Featuring Mediterranean Foods Month!
Go-To Meals are Healthy, Quick & Cheap!
What's a 'Go To' Meal? I am a firm believer in keeping it simple in the kitchen. A piece of fruit, slice of bread with peanut or almond butter, a cup of yogurt, a can of tuna, a bag of frozen veggies. 'Go To' meals are born from simple choices that support great flavors and great nutrition. They are the meals you can always remember, always enjoy and always find ingredients in your kitchen to make them - quickly. 3 Reasons to Embrace 'Go To' Meals! There are many more than 3 reasons to use 'Go To' meals. Here are a few of my top choices: eat healthfully; eat with less stress; eat … [Read more...] about Go-To Meals are Healthy, Quick & Cheap!
Grocery Shopping for Mediterranean Foods is a Smart Plan!
It's Mediterranean Month! If you want to follow a healthy eating plan from around the world, a smart choice is Mediterranean style. Flavors are fresh, fruits and vegetables are plentiful and the net result is very healthy 'fuel' for your body. When I lived in Italy 7 years ago from September - December, I was really excited about what I could buy at the grocery store and open-air markets. Boy, was it fun cooking there! Grocery Shopping for Mediterranean Foods in the USA! It's all good news if you want to find Mediterranean foods in American grocery stores these days. Look around for … [Read more...] about Grocery Shopping for Mediterranean Foods is a Smart Plan!
Earth Day is a Reminder to Eat Well, Locally!
April is Here - Get Ready for Locally Grown Food! It's a big month. April is Garden Month and right around the corner, on April 22, is Earth Day. Though I didn't grow up on a farm, as a kid I would dream about how wonderful that could be - the animals, the fields, the 'homemade' food. As an adult, I am a huge fan of local farmers who work very, very hard so that I can eat the best vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, meat, chicken and more. Local Food Has a Field-Full of Advantages! What's so great about local food? Its awesome flavors. If you've never tested that, I recommend you … [Read more...] about Earth Day is a Reminder to Eat Well, Locally!
3 More Grocery Store Tips for Good Nutrition!
Seasonal Produce is Changeable! I really hate to say 'goodbye' to fall/winter squash and my beloved citrus fruits like grapefruit and oranges but the reality is that seasons are changing and so are what we see in the Produce Department. Tip: Get an acorn or spaghetti squash (shown at left) while you can because their season is fast going away. Moving On to Poultry! One of the most popular 'dinner-starters' in every grocery store is the rotisserie chicken. It makes a super easy meal at home, along with a steamed vegetable and a baked sweet potato. Tip: Pick up a fresh, whole … [Read more...] about 3 More Grocery Store Tips for Good Nutrition!