This month's Super Food is asparagus, and we've been using it in anything and everything! From omelets to stir-frys, pastas to salads, we can't get enough. One of our Dietitians Nicky loves playing around with recipes and cooking with her mom. They recently cooked up this gluten-free aspargus … [Read more...]
Ingredients 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 medium onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 stalk celery, diced 2 carrots, diced 1/2 cup corn kernels 1 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp salt 2 15 oz cans black beans 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes 4 cups water Instructions Heat … [Read more...]
Over the weekend, I wondered if Mother Nature missed the Spring memo (who am I kidding, I’ve been thinking this for weeks!) So I decided to revive some leftovers into a dish that’s light, refreshing and colorful to put me in a Spring frame of mind. This recipe is a great way to get rid of … [Read more...]
Oh how I love holiday leftovers (any kind of leftovers, actually.) This Easter I came home with a nice little care package filled with delicious ham and turkey. Thanks mom! While I’m usually quite content eating these meats alone, or in soups and sandwiches, I decided on something a little more … [Read more...]
We are excited to share a guest post with you today! Bianca Osbourne is a natural foods chef who has a love for whole, natural foods and holistic wellness. We love her food philosophy: KEEP IT SIMPLE. Mother Nature gives us everything we need to live a life full of vitality! Today she's talking … [Read more...]
There are probably as many recipes for minestrone as there are cooks out there! Possibly because it’s so easy to individualize— just use up whatever veggies you have on hand. I like to make a big pot on Sundays when some of my vegetables are starting to whither. Other reasons to love … [Read more...]
This month's Recipe Redux is titled Orange You Glad It's Fall? Markets are plentiful with the orange colors of autumn including pumpkin, carrots, squash, sweet potatoes and even golden beets. Not only are these produce bursting with fall flavors but they are also chocked full of carotenoid … [Read more...]
It's that time of year! Time for soups, stews and chili's! It's also the time to look ahead at the holiday season when schedules get full. We know it stills seems far away, but if you take time to plan for crazy days, you will be better able to maintain your healthy eating habits. Why not try some … [Read more...]
The topic for September's Recipe Redux (a monthly healthy recipe challenge) is Fermented Foods – With the start of the school year, get your gut back in gear with natural fermentation! Think sauerkraut, yogurt, grape juice... Around our office, we include our favorite fermented food- … [Read more...]
Stuck on what to put in your child's lunch? Tired of sending healthy food only to get it back at the end of the day? Beyond the Sandwich- while easy to pack, and healthy, you probably don't need more sandwich recipes. "The Main Event" below provides alternative ideas for your child's … [Read more...]
