Nutrition

Looking for something cool to serve on a hot, summer day? Try out our recipe for pasta salad! It’s filled with veggies and healthy fats. Whether you’re looking for something to serve at a potluck picnic or just a quick dinner at home, this is the recipe for you! Ingredients 1 cup orzo, cooked 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped ½ bell pepper, chopped ½ medium onion, chopped 1 large tomato, diced ½ package of broccoli slaw ½ can olives, sliced 2Continued

It’s here!  The Environmental Working Group (EWG) just released its latest Dirty Dozen report, which lists the 12 most pesticide-contaminated fruits and vegetables at our grocery stores.  Remember, the government places restrictions on the amount of pesticide residue that can be found on our produce, so the total amount of pesticide contamination we’re talking about here is actually quite small.  Still, with research on the long-term effects of pesticide ingestion somewhat lacking, some prefer to buy organic versions of theContinued

Here’s a comfort food recipe to save for a rainy day!  Throw in some steamed veggies to make a heartier version of this classic potato soup dish.  And if it’s too hot outside to curl up with a warm bowl of soup, do as the French do – serve it cold and call it vichyssoise!   Special thanks to Jessica Reynolds for this recipe. Ingredients 2 leeks, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp butter 6 baking or largeContinued

Chicken salad is one of the quintessential summertime foods, found at almost every picnic, cookout and barbecue.  If you like chicken salad but are looking for a way to go easy on the calories, try a lighter version of the popular dish. Ingredients ½ cup low-fat, olive oil-based mayonnaise 1 tsp lemon juice ¼ tsp salt 1 bunch celery 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded (or use a rotisserie chicken without the skin) ½ cup apples, chopped with skinContinued

Looking for that perfect side dish for your cookout this weekend?  Try your hand at making your own batch of salsa rather than buying it at the store.  It is super easy, tastes fresh, and is healthier for you than pre-packaged versions.   Throw some on top of a Mexican dish or simply use it as a dip for chips.  It’s the perfect summertime recipe! Ingredients 8 ripe tomatoes ½ medium onion, chopped ½ green bell pepper, chopped ½ cup freshContinued

Are you making an effort to eat at home more than you dine out?  To cook from scratch rather eat pre-packaged meals?  Your body will certainly thank you in the long-run!  But let’s be honest – sometimes it can be tough to find the time to prepare and cook a meal, and other times you may just run out of ideas on how to cook the same old veggies.  If you’re in a recipe rut, try this one for SouthwesternContinued

This fabulous dessert tastes rich and decadent, but thanks to light-as-air angel food cake, fat-free yogurt and fresh fruit, you can indulge without having to loosen your belt buckle. Ingredients 1 prepared angel food cake 3 8-oz. tubs of fat-free vanilla yogurt 2 tubs of fat-free whipped topping 2 cups each of sliced kiwi fruit, sliced strawberries, blackberries (feel free to substitute your favorite fruits) Directions Cut angel food cake into bite-sized chunks and place pieces in the base ofContinued