Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Papaya
Papayas are juicy, mild and sweet, and taste very much like a musky cantaloupe. They are high in vitamin C, folate, and potassium. Great sources of fiber, vitamin A and E as well as carotenoids, lutein and lycopene which are great for good eye health, some people consider papaya to be superior in nutrition and […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Mangos
Mango trees have a very long life, did you know that they can produce mangos for up to 400 years! And it’s a good thing because the fruit can take up to 7 months to become ripe. Sweet and savory, these popular fruits are great in salads, as salsas, or just on their own. You […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Brazil Nuts
Brazil nuts grow from a tree in an Amazon Rain Forest in South America They are full of antioxidants and loaded with selenium, magnesium, copper, and potassium. These nutrient-rich nuts have about 2,500 times as much selenium as any other nut. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant which has been proven to protect against heart disease […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Collard Greens
Collard greens are usually cooked along with smoked meats and served as a side dish. They are part of the traditional New Year’s Day meal in the South that includes black-eyed peas and cornbread. The collard greens are said to resemble folding money and consuming them on New Year’s Day is believed to bring financial […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: More Shrimp, Please
Shrimp is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. But that’s not all! It also contains folate and B vitamins, vitamins A, D, E, potassium, iron, calcium, and magnesium. Even though shrimp does tend to be high in cholesterol, they are low in calories as well as fat, which means they can be quite the […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Pinto Beans
Pinto Beans are a nutritious and versatile bean seen in a lot of Mexican cooking. The healthy-ness factor, plus how cheap they are should put pintos on everyone’s shopping list! According to the New Mexico State University College of Agriculture, a one-cup serving of Pinto Beans provides 1/4 the recommended daily allowance of protein for […]
Under Pressure? Put Your Dinner There!
This week on Facebook we had a lovely post: “I’m in love with Saving Dinner. I just made home-cooked, healthy meals for my family for the whole week! They ate up each meal, I took leftovers for lunch all week long, and the shopping was a breeze thanks to the provided grocery list at the […]
The Scoop on Salmon
You hear it all the time–salmon is so good for you because of the Omega 3 fatty acids it offers those who partake. But the scoop on salmon is that you better make sure you’re taking a walk on the wild side. Farmed salmon may be filled with carcinogenic PCB’s (polychlorinated biphenyls–byproducts of oils, hydraulic […]
Kids Kitchen
The kitchen is the perfect place to be together with your children. This is where the meals are made and, if your dining table is in the same room, it’s where they’re eaten too. Giving children the opportunity to learn how to cook and prepare meals has amazing side effects. Believe it or not, you’ll […]