Did you know that carrots come in different varieties like orange, white, red, yellow, purple and even black? Activity: try the different varieties to see if there are any differences in the flavors or textures! Selection Always choose carrots that are brightly colored and feel firm. Avoid carrots that feel limp or are sprouting. Storage … Read more
January is World Mindful Eating Month! In our last blog, Self-Care December, we briefly discussed the practice of mindfulness. This month, we’ll apply it to food and eating. Mindfulness: practice of bringing your full attention and awareness to one’s experience in the moment, without judgement, just observation. Mindful Eating: Helps us be aware of thoughts, … Read more
Healthy Weight Week 2020 starts January 17th! This week is probably not for celebrating what you think. In fact, it is likely the opposite. Healthy Weight Week was created in 1994 to celebrate healthy lifestyles that prevent eating disorders and other side effects from dieting and weight cycling. It is meant to encourage people of all sizes to … Read more
With the holiday season upon us, it’s important to recognize when we need a break before we boil over. This time of year is usually stress inducing, not to mention everything going on right now (I’m looking at you, COVID-19), especially with disruptions to our yearly traditions. Stress can wreak havoc on our health-mental, physical, and … Read more
Winter squash is part of the gourd family, there are several varieties: Tips To ease prep, cook winter squash in its skin whenever possible. To make peeling easier, halve or quarter winter squash. Save the seeds—toss with olive oil and salt, then bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. Sweet potatoes can be replaced by winter … Read more
Did you know that sweet potatoes are not related to the potato but are actually part of the morning glory family? Check out these tips and recipes for more “sweet” information:
Tips & Fun Facts: Apples are in the Rosaceae (rose) family, along with almonds, cherries, peaches, pears, plums, raspberries, and strawberries. The only apples native to North America are crab apples. Apple trees must cross-pollinate in order to produce fruit; therefore, they need to be planted within approximately 100 feet of another cultivated apple tree variety, crab apple tree, or wild apple tree. … Read more
Fun Facts: Broccoli and cauliflower can be eaten raw or cooked! Broccoli and cauliflower are both members of the Brassicaceae family, which also includes Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale and radishes. Store in the refrigerator in a perforated plastic bag for 5-10 days. Do not wash before storing and make sure the heads are dry. To freeze: blanch … Read more
August is Kids Eat Right Month™, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Academy Foundation’s annual campaign to highlight the importance of children’s healthful eating and active lifestyles. Here are some things to try to work towards a healthy lifestyle as a family: Shop Smart. To encourage a healthy lifestyle, get your children involved … Read more
Tomato Facts Tomatoes are in the same family as potatoes, eggplant, and peppers. Tomatoes are high in vitamin C, potassium, fiber, lycopene, and some B vitamins. Cooked tomatoes have a higher nutritional value than raw tomatoes! Tomatoes are typically seen as red, orange, and sometimes yellow but there are also varieties that are green, pink … Read more