Beets are tasty and colorful vegetable that can be found in season during the fall in North Carolina. This root vegetable has a sweet taste and contains fiber. Check out these four recipes to include beets in your diet this fall. Chicken Quesadillas with Beet & Green Apple Salsa Makes 4 servings/Serving size: 1 quesadilla … Read More about Beets
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Eat Better Together Month
The “Family Dinner Project” is a nonprofit organization at Harvard University. This is a growing movement of “food, fun, and conversations about things that matter.” There has been a lot of research looking at the relationship between regular family meals and the physical, mental, and emotional benefits that come with them. Family meals have been … Read More about Eat Better Together Month
Tumbleweed Pasta
Makes 8 Servings Ingredients: 2 cups cooked Rotini noodles 1 cup (8 ounces) salsa 1 can yellow corn, drained and rinsed 1 medium onion, diced ½ green pepper, diced 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese Directions: Dice green peppers and onions. Drain cans of corn and beans and place … Read More about Tumbleweed Pasta
National Nutrition Month
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? Yes, it sure is! I’ve got the info to get you eating healthy for the month and easily continue through the year. I know you thought 31 days would be a breeze, but 365 days of nutritional intake can take your health to a new level. … Read More about National Nutrition Month
Mini Meatloaves
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef, turkey, or chicken 1 ½ cup salsa 1 egg, lightly beaten ¼ cup dry bread crumbs ¼ cup finely chopped onion Dash of black pepper Non-stick cooking spray Directions: Heat oven to 350 F Combine all ingredients, saving half of salsa for topping Divide into 5 equal portions and … Read More about Mini Meatloaves
Tamale Pie Recipe
Makes 8 servings Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef, completely browned, crumbled and drained (Can substitute ground turkey or chicken) 1 cup low-sodium whole kernel corn, drained 1 can low-sodium black beans, drained 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 teaspoon chili pepper 1 cup salsa ½ cup low-fat cheddar cheese, grated 1 … Read More about Tamale Pie Recipe
Eat Better, Eat Together
Take the time to set your busy schedule aside and focus on enjoying meals as a family. All too often, meals are consumed as an afterthought with hastily thrown together with ingredients and family members eating at all different times. Some may eat in front of the TV, some at the kitchen counter, and some … Read More about Eat Better, Eat Together
Kids Eat Right Month
August is a big month to recognize nutrition for youth health. A healthy diet is important for children and adolescents because it promotes needed growth and development and it prevents health problems later in life. To recognize Kids Eat Right Month, here are some tips for helping your children eat right every day: Quick Breakfasts … Read More about Kids Eat Right Month
Peach Salsa
Ingredients 2 ¼ cups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped (about 2 large peaches) 1 tablespoon finely chopped red pepper or jalapeno (if you like a little heat) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Directions Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Serve over chicken or fish. Adapted … Read More about Peach Salsa
Healthy Eating on a Busy Schedule
Life can get pretty hectic with family, work, school, and other responsibilities. This makes it challenging to prioritize our health. To make it easier to have a healthy diet in the midst of a busy schedule, try these ideas and tips: Meal Planning: Schedule time each week to plan what meals you’ll eat that week … Read More about Healthy Eating on a Busy Schedule