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Cookies without an oven? Now we’re talking! These tasty treats are made from kitchen staples like oats, chocolate chips, and bananas, as well as a few nutrient-rich add-ins like chia seeds, milled flax seeds, and cocoa powder. At first glance, a cookie rarely seems like a health food. But it’s what they are made […]
This pretty salad can help you cool down and hydrate this summer with refreshing mint, watermelon, and cucumber! Despite their high water content, watermelon and cucumber are not without other nutritional benefits. Watermelon contains vitamin A, necessary for maintaining good vision and regulating cellular function. This fruit also contains the antioxidants lycopene and beta-carotene (which […]
This dessert brings together a few versatile ingredients in ways you may not have considered but won’t soon forget! Coconut milk is a wonderful alternative to heavy cream in recipes to add some richness and creamy consistency. Bonus that this swap makes the recipe dairy-free! Dates are a fabulous way to sweeten desserts in place […]
Few foods are as quintessential to summer as the rosy, red watermelon. Nutritionally, it’s an all-star selection rich in lycopene for disease prevention. Plus, containing about 92% water, it is sure to help keep you hydrated! If you’re thinking of serving watermelon at your next summer gathering why not elevate the melon experience with a […]
Eating your vegetables is something our dietitians at Summerfield are never shy to suggest. So rather than talk about ‘sneaking’ veggies into a recipe, we’re here with one that is screaming from the rooftops…”I HAVE VEGGIES!” How so? The bright red color of these lovely cookies is derived entirely from a few tablespoons of pureed […]
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 it's 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 you need per day?!
Here at Summerfield, we have a love of food and a genuine excitement about the versatility of healthy ingredients. We're all about more veggies at meals! Avocados are a sneaky underdog in the versatility department. They take on many forms other than guacamole. Thanks to their bright green color, avocados offer a visually appealing element to many dishes.