Citrus is a December Foods of the Month! In honor of all things citrus, we are featuring an incredibly easy way to use these fruits when cooking your next meal. Did you know that you can dry lemons like you would with other fruits (like apples, bananas etc.)? It’s so easy too. All you need to do is thinly slice a lemon into rounds, then bake in the oven at 180 degrees for about 5 hours until they are completely dried out. (more…)
Happy week of Thanksgiving! In preparation for celebrating this holiday, here’s a friendly reminder to keep things healthy. Instead of a typical sweet potato and marshmallow casserole, there are lots of other ways to enjoy sweet potatoes as a dessert. As a November Foods of the Month, this versatile veggie tastes great as a side or with a little sweetness for dessert. Here are our favorite healthy sweet potato desserts: (more…)
Sweet potatoes are a November Foods of the Month! These veggies have one of the highest amounts of beta-carotene, which is where they get their pretty orange color. Instead of regular french fries, have baked sweet potato fries! Not only are these “fries” truly tasty, they also have high amounts of vitamin A, an antioxidant that boosts our immune system. This easy recipe is sure to be a hit! (more…)
Your football parties don’t necessarily have to be super unhealthy! You can easily modify recipes for your favorite “comfort” foods to make a healthier version. See our spin on some yummy recipes to use for your game day go-to meals:
Chicken breast, a type of lean meat (which is a November Foods of the Month) is an inexpensive and satisfying dinner protein. However, plain chicken breast can get a little boring, so liven up this staple with veggies and low-fat cheeses inside the chicken!
