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Looking for quick and easy meal inspiration? This Veggie Pita Pocket can be tossed together in minutes and adds variety to your sandwich lineup. There are loads of veggies in this dish, but the secret ingredient is sunflower kernels. Did you know thousands of seeds can come from a single sunflower? However, you’ll want the […]
Did you know different colors of the same fruits and veggies can have different nutritional benefits and slightly different tastes? It may seem difficult to “eat the rainbow”, but this recipe gives you various color options for not only different foods, but also different colors of the same veggie! Bell pepper is a good example […]
When you hear Caesar salad you may think of romaine lettuce topped with a few croutons and parmesan cheese. While romaine is a good source of vitamin A and C, switching to kale adds large amounts of vitamin K and extra antioxidants thanks to its deep green color. Upgrading from croutons to crispy chickpeas gives […]
There’s a reason spaghetti squash has become so popular as a noodle alternative. It has a mild flavor and is versatile for use in almost any cuisine! This veggie still counts as a starch, but it offers some wonderful nutrients. Spaghetti squash is rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C and beta-carotene (a pre-cursor of […]
Making chocolate-covered strawberries can be tricky…but this tasty mousse isn’t! This recipe uses dates as a source of natural sugar and avocados for a creamy, nutritious, and delicious taste. Oh the fun diversity of cooking with whole foods! Dates are mostly known for their sweetness, but this fruit has some great nutritional components. Approximately two […]
It’s officially Heart Month! This unique side salad can be used as a cute Valentine’s Day side dish or an anytime side to help boost heart health with beets. This vibrant veggie may help temporarily lower your blood pressure and is a good source of vitamin K which assists with adequate blood clotting and bone […]
You may have heard of rice and beans, but this Latin-Inspired Chicken and Rice dish takes it up a notch. The addition of chicken provides all your essential amino acids along with the zesty taste of lime and a boost of vibrant veggies. In addition to its tangy flavor, lime is a good source of […]
Soup vs. stew – what’s the difference? It may depend on who you ask, but stews generally have less liquid than soups and may contain a thickening agent like the flour in this recipe. This Beef Vegetable Stew uses just enough broth to provide a tasty base for onions, celery, beef, mixed veggies, and the […]
Try switching up your morning meal with this tasty breakfast quesadilla. This recipe is a complete Plate Method meal and is a great way to add variety to your breakfast while sneaking in some healthy fats with an avocado! Avocados (actually a fruit!) are packed with healthy, unsaturated fats which not only contribute to this […]
Do you treat wellness as a focused, short-term, all-out effort? One you follow with an even longer period of reverting to old habits and behaviors? That doesn’t contribute to your overall health – but you already knew that. Compare your efforts towards your healthiest self to growing a flower. First, you get the right materials like […]