National Nutrition Month!
March 10th Newsletter
Read More ⟶Nutrition Advice & Tips
March 10th Newsletter
Read More ⟶Ingredients: 1-2 Tbsp olive oil ½ red onion diced 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced ½ tsp salt 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp oregano 1 14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained ¼ cup cilantro, chopped 2 cups […]
Read More ⟶Chunky Vegetable Chili 2 medium zucchini, cut into ½ inch pieces (3 cups) 2 medium green sweet pepper, coarsely chopped (2 cups) 1 cup coarsely chopped onion 1 cup coarsely chopped celery 4 cloves garlic, minced 4-6 tsp chili powder 2 tsp dried oregano, crushed 1 tsp ground cumin (4) 14 ½ ounce cans of […]
Read More ⟶-2 pounds beef stew meat -one 14-ounce can coconut milk -1 tablespoon red curry paste -1 tablespoon peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter -2 garlic cloves, crushed -1 teaspoon sea salt -2 medium red bell peppers, chopped -1 bunch of broccoli (about 12 ounces), cut into florets -1 handful fresh basil leaves (Optional) Place […]
Read More ⟶I had the good fortune of dining at the Umstead in Cary, NC last Saturday and I was pleasantly surprised to see mocktails on their bar menu. At this stage of life, I enjoy relaxing socially with a beverage, but do not care for the side-effects of alcohol. I want to enjoy the following day […]
Read More ⟶Who doesn’t love pizza! It has become one of America’s favorite comfort foods. The problem with comfort foods, however, is that they won’t leave you comfortable very long! Pizza’s are high in fat; therefore, they are high in calories. And because the fats come from animal sources like cheese and meats, they are high in […]
Read More ⟶The adoption of a plant-based diet is ever increasing as the infinite list of benefits becomes more clear through research and personal experience. Whether it is decreasing greenhouse gas emissions or to consume more fiber and lower cholesterol, there are many reasons why someone might consider eliminating ultra-processed foods along with meat and dairy products. […]
Read More ⟶Grilling season officially kicked-off last Memorial Weekend. Most of us love this time of year when the days are long, and we can be outdoors whipping up a quick meal after hours. Thankfully, grilling techniques have evolved so that we have learned to grill much more than ribs, burgers, and steaks. Now, entire meals are […]
Read More ⟶Legume pasta is all the rage these days and rightfully so! I have been having so much fun with it in the kitchen. I am frequently asked if veggie (tri-colored) pasta or whole wheat pasta is better than regular pasta. Well the answer is, not really. There is not much difference in the ingredients, total […]
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