Tips & Tricks for your healthy lifestyle!
The bright orange color of pumpkin doesn’t only match Halloween decor & that mason jar filled to the brim with candy corn; that gorgeous festive pigment also means that pumpkin is loaded with beta-carotene (or Vitamin A!). Did you know that just ONE cup of pumpkin puree contains 763% of the amount of Vitamin A […]
If chickpeas aren’t your thing, hummus probably isn’t making the cut as your midday snack or potluck contribution. Don’t miss out on all the great nutrients that beans provide, like manganese, magnesium, & fiber, just because you don’t like the chickpea. Try out this incredibly easy and delicious bean dip recipe below, paired with any […]
Written by Megan McNamara MPH, RD, LDN I know what you’re thinking: “I don’t need advice on a symptom-free period. I already have all the Midol, heating pads, and peanut butter M & M’s within an arm’s reach.” Cramps, bloating, fatigue, irritability, cravings, mood swings, depression, you name it…most of us experience premenstrual syndrome […]
Gut health is all the rage in health trends. Dietitians care so much about your gut because it’s where digestion and nutrient absorption happens. This health “trend” will probably stick around for some time, though, since research indicates that our gut health can affect so many other aspects of our overall wellbeing. This includes weight […]
Summer fun comes with summer foods and summer festivities. Don’t let vacations, impromptu beach trips, and neighborhood BBQs throw you off track! Summerfield Custom Wellness designed this guide to give you fool-proof tips to keep your plates and meals balanced, while still ensuring you get to enjoy all the wonderful seasonal flavors. Click here […]
Cucumber is a refreshing veggie that easily plays the supporting role when jazzing up your salads. Try letting this succulent green star as the main role with cucumber ribbons! Kitchen gadgets are fun appliances to have handy to make your vegetables more enjoyable. Spiralizers may have a “ribboning” attachment. Because they are all the rage, […]
Smashed Turnips Serving size will vary. Ingredients: Note that recipe calls for ingredients depending on amount of turnips used. medium/small turnips, pealed and cubed 1 Tbsp vegetable broth PER turnip 1 tsp nutritional yeast PER turnip Example: 7 turnips, pealed and cubed = 7 Tbsp of vegetable broth + 7 tsp of nutritional yeast. […]
Remember January 1? You decided to trade in your pumpkin pie for chicken salad and your party dress for your sports bra. New Year’s resolution mode was engaged. Research says 41 percent of us make New Year’s resolutions, but only nine percent of those make it to their goals. The fact is most people bite […]
Smokey Cabbage Steaks Serves 3-4 Ingredients: 1 head purple cabbage (feel free to use green!) 4 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp smokey spice blend 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 400F Line 1-2 baking sheets with aluminum foil or parchment paper (1 baking […]
Green beer and obnoxiously colored green cookies decorated with shamrocks galore… St. Patrick’s Day events and parties can be a messy and slippery slope with culinary indulgences. A traditional corned beef & cabbage can be a great choice for your dinner (given your non-starchy vegetables like cabbage and carrtos are 1/2 of your plate!), but […]