Cherries are high in antioxidants and contain vitamin C and potassium. Antioxidants protect our cells from damage. Vitamin C boosts immunity while potassium maintains normal blood pressure. Cherries also may encourage more restful sleep. They contain melatonin, a hormone that helps balance our sleep-wake cycles. Storing and Choosing Cherries: The freshest cherries are darker … Read More
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Blueberries for Health
Blueberries have many vitamins and minerals that help lower blood pressure, manage diabetes, protect against heart disease, and prevent cancer. They are a good source of vitamin C and vitamin K. Vitamin C boosts your immune system, while vitamin K helps your blood clot properly. These little berries are low in calories but high in … Read More
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a nutrient that can help our bodies to make collagen, protect our cells, and support our immune system. It also helps to keep our brain and nervous system healthy. Another benefit of this antioxidant is that it supports our body’s healing process. Because our bodies cannot make Vitamin C, we need to … Read More
Fruit Poppers
Ingredients • 3 cups whole strawberries • 1 (5.3-ounce) container nonfat vanilla flavored Greek yogurt • 1 teaspoon orange juice • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon • 4 whole wheat honey graham crackers • 14 pieces dark chocolate chips Directions 1. Line a sheet pan with wax paper. 2. Wash berries. Pat dry. 3. With a … Read More
Whole Wheat Pancakes
Ingredients: ¾ cup whole-wheat flour ¼ cup oat bran or wheat germ ¼ cup old fashioned oats 1 tablespoon cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 banana, mashed 1 cup 1% milk 1 tablespoon canola oil Directions: 1. Heat griddle to 375˚ F. 2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. … Read More
Food Group Parfait
Ingredients: 1 Carton of Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt (4-6 oz.) ½ Cup Fresh or Frozen Fruit 4 Tablespoons Oat O-shaped Cereal Sliced almonds or granola (optional) Directions: Add half the yogurt to a bowl Add the cereal then the remaining yogurt Add the fruit and then top with granola or nuts if desired Enjoy immediately! … Read More
Breakfast & Dinner Bowl Recipes
Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl with Chicken Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur 1 cup diced cucumber (1 small-to-medium) 1 cup diced tomato (2 large or 1 cup cherry tomatoes) 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1 tsp. black pepper, divided 3 medium bunches curly parsley (about 11/2 – 2 cups chopped) ⅓ cup chopped fresh mint (optional) … Read More
Taking Control with Portion Sizes This Holiday Season
The holiday season is quickly approaching! Gatherings with family and friends are often filled with laughter, games, happy memories…and casseroles and desserts served with a side of guilt. Portion Control and Overeating We all overeat from time to time, and during the holidays it can feel more difficult to break the habit. Another piece of … Read More
Culinary Arts Month – July 2019
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear culinary arts? Perfect looking plates of food, right? The definition is actually a lot simpler than that. The term “culinary arts” is defined as “the practice or manner of preparing food.” To put it simply, it means the act of cooking food rather … Read More
National Strawberry Month – 2019
Many North Carolinians look forward to fresh strawberries each spring. Strawberries are a popular fruit with 94% of American households eating strawberries each year. Although strawberries can now be bought in a grocery store year round, these strawberries, usually from California, are not as sweet and juicy as the locally grown strawberries. Strawberries are grown … Read More