Apple Breakfasts
Apples are an October Foods of the Month! You can eat this fruit for pretty much any meal of the day – breakfast, lunch or dinner. We think these apple breakfast ideas are a great way to start the day: (more…)
Tomato Soups
In September, tomatoes are a Foods of the Month. These veggies are so versatile and can be used in pastas, pizzas and sandwiches. Did you also know that there are endless varieties of tomato soup? Consider making your own to avoid the high sodium in some prepared ones. All you need is a blender, a stovetop and your favorite veggies! Warm up (or cool off!) with these verstile tomato soups. (more…)
Healthy (But Tasty) Appetizers for your Football Festivities
We know that this time of year calls for numerous reasons to celebrate or throw a party. It starts with football season, that includes weekends spent tailgating and socializing, and moves right on into the holiday season! The good new is that some of your favorite festive recipes can be modified to be offered as a healthier version. Below you can find some tasty, yet still figure-friendly, options to use at your next get together!
Whole Grain Pizzalads
What is a pizzalad, you ask? It is a cross between a pizza and a salad! Our favorite pizzalads are made with whole grain crust, of course! Pizzalads are a yummy way to load up your favorite pizzas with veggies. We think these combinations are especially tasty: (more…)
Whole Grain Time Savers
Whole grains are a September Foods of the Month. Make sure to check your bread products for “whole wheat flour” or “whole grain flour” as the first ingredient to get a good serving of dietary fiber. Pizza dough, pasta, bread, rice and crackers all come in whole wheat or whole grain varieties. Whole grains use the entire kernel of wheat, which provides more health benefits than refined grain versions (which only use a part of the wheat kernel called the endosperm). Eating whole grains on a regular basis may help reduce bad cholesterol, making this food Hardy Heart friendly! (more…)
