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It’s soup season! As the weather starts to get chilly, you may start thinking about busting out your slow cooker again. This delicious minestrone soup (pronounced mi-nuh-strow-nee) can be ready in anywhere between 3-8 hours, depending on the heat setting, so you can time it to fit into whatever your schedule may look like! This […]
The world has gone a little overboard in recent years with the pumpkin craze. We love pumpkin because it is packed with vitamin A for healthy eyes and vitamins C and E for antioxidant and immune defense. Pumpkin is a good source of iron and folate, and the potassium and fiber content can also benefit […]
Are you looking to spruce up your salad game? This Mandarin Orange & Spinach Pasta Salad adds a nice twist by landing somewhere between a pasta salad and traditional green salad. Spinach is the star nutrient of this recipe, packed with vitamin K for healthy bones and blood clotting, as well as good amounts of […]
There’s so much to love about this Blueberry Banana Protein Oatmeal Bake. This filling breakfast is not only delicious, it’s also packed full of nutrients! You may see that our breakfast recipes include oats a lot, but there’s a reason! Oats are often gluten-free (if cross-contamination is avoided) and their fiber and protein make them […]
Looking for an inexpensive and easy meal? Try this recipe for Quick and Easy Ramen. Ramen was traditionally a Japanese take on a Chinese noodle. Although it’s still served in restaurants today, in America you’re more likely to recognize it as the packaged noodles on store shelves. The main concerns for packaged Ramen Noodles are […]
There’s no doubt about it, this school year isn’t exactly what many of us imagined it would be. Even so, you’ll be glad to hear that within this challenging time there are many opportunities for growth and wellness—not just for us as parents and caregivers, but for our children too! Nutrition is one pillar […]
Looking to add sweetness to your meals but keep them loaded with veggies? Root vegetables, such as beets and sweet potatoes, add natural sweetness to any dish! In addition to sweetness, beets are a great opportunity to hit that often missed purple food group and may help control blood pressure. Sweet potatoes are an excellent […]
Get creative with ease this summer by making your own fajita-style fish tacos. This recipe is simple, yet provides lots of flavor and color from a mix of spices and fresh veggies like bell peppers, tomatoes, and cabbage! Pan-frying fish adds flavor and is a great alternative to deep frying without creating a mess in […]
Do you feel like you end up eating the same things for breakfast? Or maybe you need something that packs more of a nutritional punch? Look no further than this veggie-filled oatmeal bake! It’s a savory twist on a breakfast staple that provides rich flavor, a full serving of veggies, and makes enough to feed […]
Chickpeas contain “sitosterol” which is a structure similar to cholesterol that interferes with the body’s absorption of cholesterol. This helps to lower blood cholesterol levels. Additionally, the fiber and unsaturated fats may favorably affect blood lipid levels; therefore, a triple threat in heart protection! https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/chickpeas-garbanzo-beans/ Moroccan Spiced Chickpeas Serves 4-6 Ingredients ¼ yellow […]