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!
3 Grocery Store Tips for Good Nutrition!
Fresh Produce is a Good Starting Point! Just about every grocery store that I know puts the fresh and colorful fruits and vegetables in view where customers enter the store. It makes sense to get us starting our grocery basket with seasonal choices as well as nutritious ones. Tip: Pick up 1-2 fruits and 1-2 vegetables here, as a rule. Fresh Bakery Comes Next! The smell of yeast bread towers over the fresh bakery and everywhere close to it. Did you know there are fans that blow the bread-baking odors all around to entice customers to buy more? Tip: Pick up a bread with 'whole … [Read more...] about 3 Grocery Store Tips for Good Nutrition!
Store Food Wisely for Good Nutrition & Saving Money!
Why it Matters Food is most flavorful and nutrient-rich when eaten at its peak quality. That's why most of us spend time sorting through lemons, turning over broccoli florets and sifting through fresh loaves of bread before putting them in our grocery cart. Fresh is something everyone wants! What to Store at Room Temp Tomatoes, avocados, garlic, potatoes, onions, bananas, and unripe melons will be fresher if stored at room temperature. Once cut, wrap them up and place in the fridge. Then, eat in a day or two. How You Can Save By storing food in its 'sweet spot' for light, … [Read more...] about Store Food Wisely for Good Nutrition & Saving Money!
Roasted Vegetables Recipe is Tasty and Nutritious!
Choose Any Veggies! The first time I ate roasted veggies, it was a mix of sweet Bell peppers, onions and mushrooms. So, I repeated this combination with delicious results. Next, I branched out and started experimenting with other flavors, textures and colors. Now, I basically cut into chunks whatever I have on hand when the mood strikes for a tasty meal or side item of roasted veggies. You can do the same. Roasted Rainbow Veggies Recipe! This recipe offers sweet flavors of healthy vegetables. Kids can help by washing the veggies, stirring them up with oil and seasonings and … [Read more...] about Roasted Vegetables Recipe is Tasty and Nutritious!
Teaching Good Nutrition at the Grocery Store!
Memorable Education! There's no two ways about it, touring around the grocery store is an amazing way to learn how to make healthy choices and to remember them. In my career as a registered dietitian, I've had the chance to bring all kinds of people into my 'hands-on nutrition classroom' and to get them excited about what they learn. I know it sounds funny - a guided tour of the grocery store. But, if you can learn about paintings or sculpture at a museum tour then why not learn about nutritious foods at a grocery store tour?! Game-Changing Experience! Many people struggle at the … [Read more...] about Teaching Good Nutrition at the Grocery Store!