Nutritious Eating Advice for Americans is New! Just last week, America was introduced to a new concept of nutritious eating. The Choose My Plate concept replaces My Pyramid and the Food Guide Pyramid. The picture is new, yes, though the importance of putting together a simple plate for good health is not. Three Simple Tips to Eat Well with Choose My Plate 1. Strive for balance in your meal. This means to include a variety of protein, whole grain carbohydrates and healthful fats. 2. Cover half your meal plate with fruits and vegetables with a goal of staying out of a rut. Be … [Read more...] about Looking for Simple Eating Advice – Try This!
Need a Simple Flavor Boost? Try Dried Spices & Herbs!
Easy Additions Let’s face it…bland food is not very exciting for anyone. The good news is that a simple sprinkle can make things better. In fact, dried spices and herbs can add fabulous flavor and great nutrition to your favorite dishes. Flavors to Try Being adventurous with food is a great approach for everyone. Here are a few shake-on options to sample: 1. Ground cinnamon goes deliciously with hot or cold cereal or a baked sweet potato. Sprinkle it on. 2. Ground cumin jazzes up a breakfast egg and cheese burrito or a lightly buttered ear of corn-on-the-cob. Sprinkle and … [Read more...] about Need a Simple Flavor Boost? Try Dried Spices & Herbs!
Eat Right ~ It’s Nutrition Month!
A Challenge... It is a challenge for most of us to choose nutritious foods day-after-day. Time gets in the way ~ planning, or lack of it, gets in the way ~ life gets in the way. A Goal... There are excellent reasons to make nutrition a top priority for you and your busy family. Good health depends on it ~ feeling great depends on it ~ enjoying life depends on it. A Call to Action... It's Nutrition Month and everyone can benefit from making healthy choices in the grocery store and on their meal plate. Make it a family project to write a menu plan, organize that shopping list, … [Read more...] about Eat Right ~ It’s Nutrition Month!
Stuck in a Breakfast Rut? Try an egg!
Get a Grip on Breakfast There's no two ways about it -- breakfast is not to be missed. Read on for 3 simple solutions to your breakfast dilemma and a fun video. Why Eat Breakfast? Energy, clear thinking and healthier weight are 3 top reasons never to skip breakfast. Making careful, nutritious choices for the morning meal makes good sense, too. 3 Simple Choices for Breakfast Make it quick and simple, like this, or try a recipe with nutritious ingredients: 1. Hardboiled egg sandwich on whole wheat bread or toast + orange or pear + 1% milk 2. Oat cereal with raisins & … [Read more...] about Stuck in a Breakfast Rut? Try an egg!
Home Cooking is Easy, Cheap and Tasty!
What's so great about home cooking? Trying to do more home-based cooking is a smart decision. By doing this, you and your family will enjoy more flavor and richer nutrition. Not only that -- you will feel a powerful sense of pride in what you serve on the breakfast, lunch and dinner table. Everyone does, including the kids! How can I get started? Getting started in your kitchen is easy. You will need a few pots/pans, utensils, an apron and simple menu planning and recipe resources. Now, take a deep breath and give it a try! Here's one easy, cheap, tasty recipe to try Homemade … [Read more...] about Home Cooking is Easy, Cheap and Tasty!
Herbs Make Home Cooking Taste Even Better
Growing Herbs is Easy An easy and tasty way to jazz-up your simple, home recipes may be as close as your own backyard, or a sunny window sill. These are ideal places to start an herb garden either from seed or from inexpensive plants you buy at the local garden center. With a little care and a half-day or more dose of sunshine, everyone can grow herbs. 3 Ways to Use Herbs (see photo) Thyme, front left, adds flavor to soup, lean meat or a cold bean salad. Pull its tiny leaves off the stem and mince them. Dill, rear left, adds freshness to cold shrimp salad, an omelet or vinaigrette-dressed … [Read more...] about Herbs Make Home Cooking Taste Even Better