A Piece of Sunshine! Oranges, clementines, tangerines - oh boy. At the top of my list of favorite fruits are citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits and clementines. I like their sweet flavor, juiciness and the way they're 'wrapped' by nature. I can carry citrus fruits anywhere and when I bite into one, I feel like I'm eating a piece of sunshine. Vitamin C is a Citrus Bonus! I like staying healthy and full of energy all year long. Do you? If you answered 'yes' then choose citrus. Vitamin C comes along with the sweet flavor of citrus, or the sour flavor if you choose a lemon or … [Read more...] about Citrus Fruits Add Flavor and Vitamin C to Meals and Snacks!
December Foods that are Tasty & Healthy!
My Favorite December Foods! You probably have favorite December foods and so do I. Here are a few of mine, from a seasoned registered dietitian (RD) who loves to eat: spiced nuts, dried figs, roast turkey, cranberry bread, pumpkin pancakes, spiced apple cider, warm mulled red wine and candy canes! Really, December holidays are not so much about over-indulging, but they are about taking a sensible approach to flavor and good nutrition. 3 Steps to Making Tasty & Healthy Choices in December! Ask yourself these 3 questions as a way to choose this month: 1. Is this food/beverage … [Read more...] about December Foods that are Tasty & Healthy!
Summer Vegetable Mixtures Make Meals Tastier!
Mix it Up! Are you are slipping into a rut using the same vegetables over and over and over? You're not alone. Most of us put one of 3-5 different choices on the family table because we like them, our families will eat them and we believe in vegetables. Climb out of that Rut! It's time to branch out and climb out of that rut with summer vegetable mixtures. The best part about mixing veggies together is that anything goes and all flavors blend. Not only that -- the colors are brighter and the family perks up to eating superior nutrition. Try One of These! Here are a 3 summer … [Read more...] about Summer Vegetable Mixtures Make Meals Tastier!
Tasty Meal Planning with Leftovers
Leftovers are Reality One reality for all of us is that we have bits-and-pieces of leftover foods in our fridge. If we're smart, we try to use them up within a few days. If we're not...we throw them away and waste money. Leftovers are Fun No matter your age, it can be fun to use up leftovers. Think creative, think food art, think colors and textures and flavors. Making a leftover concoction that is healthy, satisfying and cheap can make your day! Leftovers are Healthy A healthy kitchen produces healthy ingredients for a leftover meal. What do you see in your fridge right now? A … [Read more...] about Tasty Meal Planning with Leftovers
Citrus Flavors Make Home Cooked Meals Tastier!
Citrus Tops the List! There are some truly fresh flavors that cost little and go a long way to perk up home cooked meals. In my kitchen, citrus fruits such as grapefruit, oranges, lemons and limes top the list. Citrus & Good Nutrition! You might know that one big nutritional feature of citrus fruits is its vitamin C. What you might not know is that citrus fruits are an excellent source of fiber, potassium and they are low in calories. One orange, for example, has about 80 calories, 4 grams of fiber, and 150% of the daily recommended intake for vitamin C. The same orange also has … [Read more...] about Citrus Flavors Make Home Cooked Meals Tastier!
Nutrition & Value in Your Grocery Shopping Cart!
3 Tips to Save You Money at the Grocery Store! Sometimes putting easy strategies in place can save you a lot of money. Your grocery store happens to be a great example of this. Here are 3 tips that will add cash to your wallet while helping you put a nutritious meal on the table, day-after-day. 1. Buy more veggies and less meat. 2. Take a less-is-more approach to using coupons. 3. Become a believer in healthier choices of store brand foods. Easy Strategies to Begin Using Right Now! 1. Buy more veggies and less meat. There is great economy and nutrition in vegetables compared … [Read more...] about Nutrition & Value in Your Grocery Shopping Cart!