Good Nutrition Essentials for Back-to-School Kids' bodies run best on nutritious foods - as do adult's. Kids feel better when they are pleasantly full - as do adults. Kids like to eat with family and friends - as do adults. Get the point? We all thrive on good nutrition in moderate portions eaten with those we care about. 3 Essentials for Families 1. Plan ahead - Make a smooth transition with well-planned meals, grocery list and recipes. Use a pencil and paper, laptop or smart phone to get organized for a cheaper food bill and less stress. 2. Get the family together for meals at … [Read more...] about Back to School Nutrition Tips for Everyone!
Trying Something New: Easy Black Bean Recipe
Black Beans & Good Nutrition Have you every tried black beans? If not, I recommend you do. You can eat black beans as part of breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can combine them with rice, couscous or quinoa, 3 healthy and tasty grains. The nutrition of black beans is excellent and, due to their very high fiber and protein contents, they keep you feeling full for hours. Easy Black Bean & Sweet Pepper Salad Recipe Ingredients to gather: 1 can black beans (15-16 oz); 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 sweet Bell pepper or other sweet pepper (red or green); 1/2 onion; 1 stalk celery; 2 … [Read more...] about Trying Something New: Easy Black Bean Recipe
Need an Easy, Fall Dinner? Chili Works!
Colorful Peppers Add Flavor I have become a believer in colorful peppers this summer-into-fall. Not only are they a feast for the eyes, but they also add a sweet, rich flavor to your kitchen recipes. In the last month, I've chopped up colorful peppers for cold salads, cooked them in a stew, sauteed them for a side item, and made them into black bean chili. Beautiful, versatile, nutritious, delicious is what you can discover with peppers! Making Fall Chili with Peppers Making chili starts with a favorite recipe and there are plenty of them in cookbooks, online and in your family … [Read more...] about Need an Easy, Fall Dinner? Chili Works!
Breakfast is Better with Pumpkin!
Bright Orange is Here! The leaves are changing and funny/scary costumes are on the horizon. Better yet, fall brings meals and snacks that overlap beautifully with the season of bright orange pumpkins for a "perfect storm" of good nutrition. Good Nutrition News! Pumpkin falls near the top of a list of the healthiest vegetables for everyone. It has fewer than 50 calories in 1 cup cooked and over 250% of the RDA (recommended daily allowance) for vitamin A for adults. In addition, pumpkin is mildly anti-inflammatory which means it is 'kind' to the body's cells and physiology in … [Read more...] about Breakfast is Better with Pumpkin!