Precious Pears
In-season primarily during fall and winter, there are thousands of varieties of pears. They differ in size, shape, color, taste, and storage requirements, but the Comice, Bosc, Bartlett, and Anjou pears are the most commonly available types in the United States.
6 Tips for Spectacular Smoothies
When a sweet treat is called for, smoothies seem to fit the bill. They can be healthy, filling, refreshing and delicious all at the same time!
Go Nuts This Holiday!
Make this December a healthier holiday month. Instead of eating goodies full of non-nutritious calories, opt for a handful of nuts and give your body the gift of a nutritious snack!It's true that nuts are relatively high in calories, but those calories are chock-full of nutrients like magnesium, manganese, protein, fiber, zinc, vitamin E, folic acid, copper, phosphorus, beneficial monounsaturated fat, and antioxidant phytonutrients.
Quality Quinoa
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a superfood from the Andes region of South America. Eaten by nursing mothers of the Inca Indians to improve their milk quality, and fed to their warriors to increase stamina, the Incas venerated this crop. While thought of as a grain, it is really the seed of a leafy plant, related to spinach. It's loaded with nutrients and, unlike other grains, contains a complete protein with a quality similar to that of milk. One cup of cooked quinoa contains 8 grams of complete protein, nearly twice the amount of incomplete protein found in other grains.
Sweet Potato Sensation
It seems that people either love sweet potatoes or they don’t. Given their sensational nutritional value, those who don’t immediately love them may want to give them another try. They can be kid-friendly and delicious if cooked correctly, and they are terrific roasted or baked because they begin to caramelize while cooking.
Greek Yogurt Packs More Protein
I'm always trying to find healthy, tasty ways to increase the protein in my teenage daughter's diet since she declared herself a vegetarian (but not vegan) about three years ago. Greek yogurt contains almost twice as much protein as regular yogurt, with less sodium and sugar, so it's a great way to help her get enough.
Super Spinach
Spinach is packed full of healthy nutrients! In fact, green leafy vegetables like spinach provide more nutrition per calorie than any other food.