Peas Please! How to Cook & Store Fresh Peas {creamed peas and potatoes recipe}
Green peas aren’t usually the star of the meal, but we think they deserve more attention! And we aren’t the only ones – many public health organizations, including the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, and…
Spears at the Ready! How to Prepare Honey Roasted Asparagus & More
Asparagus is a spring perennial that’s been considered a delicacy since early ancient times. Pictures of it have even been found in ancient Egyptian paintings, and the name asparagus comes from the Greek language meaning "sprout" or "shoot."…
Mother’s Day Nutrition – For Moms at Every Stage!
The Hopeful Mom: Nutrition is very important for women who are trying to get pregnant. Check out this link for some great advice on how to make your body baby-ready (there’s some info for Dads, too!). Hopeful mom nutrition here.
The Mom-to-Be:…
Creamy Parmesan & Garlic Pasta with Kielbasa
Sometimes I long for creamy pasta. This recipe for Creamy Garlic Parmesan is very elegant, yet simple to throw together. When I first posted this about a year ago, I wouldn't have dreamed that this would be one of my most popular posts. This…
An Egg-straordinary Healthy Snack – But Eat The Yolk Too!
Some food misconceptions just seem to hang on forever. I still hear people say they can’t have eggs because their doctor said they have high cholesterol, but not only do eggs have less cholesterol than once thought, it’s been known for…
The ABC’s of Vitamins: Biotin for Good Blood Sugar Control
Biotin, also known as Vitamin B7, is a water-soluble vitamin that is important for the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It is vital for cell growth and also helps maintain steady blood sugar levels. In fact, some studies have…
The ABC’s of Vitamins: Pyridoxine for a Healthy Heart & Mouth
Pyridoxine, also known as vitamin B6, is a water-soluble vitamin that helps keep nerve tissue healthy and functioning well. It also plays a role in keeping skin and red blood cells healthy, and assists in the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates…
Eat Right: The Eating O’ The Green!
This St. Patrick’s Day, get your green on with some of the best plants for the table! You might not find a four-leaf-clover, but you’re still in luck – these greens have nutrition worthy of a pot of gold!
Leafy greens top the charts…
The ABC’s of Vitamins: Niacin for Energy and a Healthy Tongue
Niacin, or vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin that helps cells use oxygen and helps release energy from the food you eat, similar to the role of other B vitamins. Niacin helps maintain healthy skin and keeps your tongue healthy. It also…
The ABC’s of Vitamins: Riboflavin for Healthy Skin and Eyes
Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, is a water-soluble vitamin that helps cells use oxygen and helps release energy from the foods you eat. Riboflavin is important for healthy eyes and vision, and it helps keep the skin around your mouth…
The ABC’s of Vitamins: Thiamin for Nerves and Digestion
Thiamin, or vitamin B1, is a water-soluble vitamin important for healthy nerves, appetite and proper digestion. Thiamin helps you utilize energy from the foods you eat.
Thiamin is found in the bran and germ of whole grains. Polishing,…
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