Check out some of these great recipe ideas for a twist on your traditional Independence Day Celebration! Mediterranean Orzo Salad This recipe has a high sodium content. If you have been told to lower your salt intake, this recipe may need to be altered. Many of the ingredients are high in salt like olives, canned … Read more
Berries are versatile and nutritious. Find out some fun facts about berries below! Raspberries come in many different colors: red, black, yellow, orange, amber and white! Berry juice can be used as ink. Add berries to salads, cereal, marinades and more! Use them plain for dessert, make muffins, jam, cobbler or pie out of them. … Read more
June is National Dairy Month, as well as part of the NH Harvest of the Month! This year is also the 100th anniversary for the New England Dairy Council. What better way to celebrate than learning more about dairy?! Did You Know? Humans have been drinking milk for as long as we have had domesticated … Read more
Herbs are one of the NH Harvests of the Month for June! Herbs can add so much flavor and depth to any dish. Using herbs is a great way to experiment with new flavors and use less salt in cooking if you have been directed to reduce your sodium intake by a healthcare provider. Grow herbs in small containers … Read more
If you’re at home more than usual, you may be feeling like you’re stuck in a food rut. What better way to spice things up than trying new salsa recipes to celebrate National Salsa Month in May. Salsa doesn’t have to be saved for only chip dipping-it is very versatile and can be used for spicing things … Read more
Heart healthy nutrition doesn’t have to be rocket science. Research shows that a plant based style of eating can have healthful effects. You don’t have follow a completely vegetarian meal pattern, but small changes like switching from cooking with butter to using oil and adding plant based foods can add up to a healthier heart … Read more
Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2020 The week of February 24th-March 1st, 2020 is observed by the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) to raise awareness of eating disorders. Anyone can suffer from an eating disorder, no matter what they look like or where they come from. Here are 9 truths about eating disorders: Truth #1: Many … Read more
Let’s make this year about our health and not our size! Let’s say no to diets! Does this seem impossible? I promise that it can be done. It seems like everyone jumps on the diet and weight loss train when the New Year comes around. But guess what? There is no train! Or, there may be a … Read more
October is National Cranberry Month! Check out these cranberry tips and recipes to add a pop of color and flavor to foods and beverages! Storage and Preparation Peak cranberry season is from October-December. Fresh cranberries should be stored in the refrigerator, preferably in a crisper for about three to four weeks. Cranberries freeze very well, either whole … Read more
Fall is definitely the season for everything pumpkin! Try making pumpkin recipes at home with fresh pumpkins using these tips (or use canned pumpkin puree!): Selection & Preparation The best type of pumpkin for cooking is a “pie pumpkin” or “sweet pumpkin.” These are smaller than carving pumpkins and the flesh is sweeter and less watery. Figure one … Read more