Posts Tagged ‘Recipes’

Brain Power!

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

It’s back to school time! All month we'll look at ways to power up you and your kids to make the most of your day. It's a perfect time to make sure you’re serving "brain food" so that your kids are the class geniuses and you are too (even if it’s been years since you ...Read More...

Back to School Breakfasts

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

It's Back to School time! We'll talk this week about starting your kids' day off right with a good breakfast. No kids? Adults will benefit from this as well. Breakfast is important for so many reasons. It revs your metabolism, stabilizes your blood sugar after too many hours of not eating and helps you avoid overeating ...Read More...

These Are The Salad Days

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

All this month we've been highlighting quick & easy summer recipes. The added bonus in each recipe? Super-charged nutrition! Let's continue the trend with salad suppers. Summer's heat makes it a perfect time to make more salads. They take very little effort and won't heat up your already hot kitchen. And they can be one of ...Read More...

Simple Summer Eating

Saturday, August 13th, 2011

We're in the dog days of summer. Time for a little healthy inspiration. All this month, we'll load you up with recipes that take advantage of the season's healthy bounty. Talk about eating your way healthy! Every bite is delicious and supplies the nutrients we need for disease prevention and overall good health. Did you ...Read More...

Summer’s Healthy Perks

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

Summer gives us a bounty of fresh fruits & vegetables. A walk through your local farmer's market is like a trip to a candy store: all bright colors and fresh flavors. The bonus? All of summer's "candy" is good for you too! All month, we'll load you up with delicious recipes that make the most of ...Read More...

Planting Super Hero Seeds

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

We're wrapping up a month of Super Hero Foods (check out previous postings here , here , here, and also here). This week, we focus on the good things that come in small packages: seeds You've probably heard about flax seeds and their health benefits: they're high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, making them important ...Read More...

I’m Screamin’ For Ice Cream!

Saturday, July 16th, 2011

It's summer. It's hot. I can hear the jingle-jangle of the ice cream truck outside my window. Do I want to eat ice cream every single day until winter? You bet. Will I? Nope. Just doesn't fit into my eating plans. Oh sure, I'll treat myself once or twice a week to some really good ice cream ...Read More...

Spicy Super Heroes

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

All this month we're talking about Super Hero Foods: some common and not-so-common foods that are easy to eat and incredibly good for you. This week's focus is on ginger and turmeric. Getting to Know Them You may have seen sliced pickled ginger in a Japanese restaurant. Did you ever think about cooking with it yourself? Ginger ...Read More...