Have you ever eaten an avocado? Avocados are a good fat, which are one of the February Foods of the Month. This creamy green vegetable adds so much flavor to a dish. You can simply add an avocado slice to top off your favorite sandwich (it is a great substitute for mayonnaise), add them to salads, make guacamole … the possibilities are endless! Click more to read our favorite ways to eat avocados. (more…)
Salsas provide an opportunity to get your daily requirements of vegetables in during a party. Choose salsas that are full of fresh vegetables and avoid ones that are cheese-based. Check out our recipe for a healthy and tasty salsa dip that goes great with baked pita chips! (more…)
Cruciferous vegetables and dried beans and peas, the January Foods of the Month, are perfect ingredients for homemade soup! Not only is soup a satisfying meal for cold weather, it is also a great way to get your vitamins and minerals. Check out our ideas for tasty soups – all of them contain the January FoMs! (more…)
Broccoli is tasty on its own, but it is extra delicious when added to whole wheat pasta dishes. What better way to get this cruciferous vegetable, a January Foods of the Month, into your diet than with these fast and easy pasta ideas?! Read on for our tips on adding broccoli to pasta. (more…)
Dried beans and peas are unique and versatile vegetables. For that reason, we feature them as the January Foods of the Month! Because of their high protein content, the USDA says that dried beans and peas can be counted in the vegetable group OR the protein group. Are you in need of more veggies and/or protein in your diet? If so, keep reading to find out how you can add more dried beans and peas to your diet. (more…)
