Spring Favorites: Step 1: Shop for nutritious fruits and veggies: kale to lightly saute, radishes for a salad, late season oranges/tangerines for a snack Step 2: Shop for nutritious whole grains: farro for a side dish, barley for a soup, light popcorn for a snack Step 3: Shop for nutritious dairy foods: plain yogurt to mix with fruit, 1% milk for homemade coffee latte, string cheese for a snack Simple Meals for Spring: Step 1. Breakfast: Whole grain toaster waffle + vanilla yogurt + berries + herb tea Step 2. Lunch: Whole wheat tortilla wrapped around canned tuna or salmon + … [Read more...] about Spring in the Supermarket & Kitchen is Simple, Nutritious
Grow a Garden of Green!
Grow a Garden of Green Growing a small garden is so much fun. It can be in your yard or in a pot on your deck and always a sunny spot is best. Don't worry about getting dirty. Don't worry about getting wet. Don't worry about getting the rows straight or every weed pulled out. Instead, think about how delicious your garden greens will taste when it's time for dinner. Garden Month The spring is a perfect time to celebrate Garden Month and also a perfect time to plant. Here are 5 easy steps to get started: Go to the plant store or seed store. Pick out a few plants or … [Read more...] about Grow a Garden of Green!
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!
Need new inspiration for a healthier lifestyle? Grow a spring garden!
Why Grow a Spring Garden? There are quite a few good reasons to grow an early spring garden, among them fresh air, exercise and pride. But, perhaps an even more important reason is the inspiration a garden of edibles will provide to fuel your healthier lifestyle. Plant Simple Greens, Garlic and Herbs If you have a small area of soil in your yard, or a couple of planters, then you can grow simple, inspiring, spring crops. Here in NC, it felt like spring today and I couldn't stop myself from getting out my gardening gloves and a small shovel to enjoy it. After clearing leaves and … [Read more...] about Need new inspiration for a healthier lifestyle? Grow a spring garden!
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