Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Why you should try dino kale

Chicken SoupThere are so many amazing health benefits you gain from eating dino kale. One cup of this wonderful Italian variety of kale gives you a walloping nutritional punch, providing 100% of your daily recommended amount of Vitamins K and A along with 88% of the Vitamin C you need in the run of a […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Plump, Sweet and Juicy Red Raspberries

Red Raspberries on a white plate set on the corner of a linen napkin on a whitewashed wooden surface

Plump, sweet and juicy red raspberries are my personal favorite. In honor of my favorite berry, today I’m going to give you a trick, a tip and a brand new recipe featuring these gorgeous little treats! Now, there is much more to love about raspberries than their amazing flavor. They are also packed with nutrition, […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Sweet Summer Plums

Sweet Summer Plums

Some of the best fruit on a hot summer day is good fat plums. Juicy and sweet, these little gems are enough to satisfy that craving for dessert. And of course, there are always the health perks of eating in-season fruit and veggies. Plums are full of vitamin C and because of this, they also […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Zucchini – The Ultimate Summer Squash

I am lucky enough to have some planted in my garden and it’s going crazy. I’ve had about 4 zucchini so far and YUM, delish! Here are some things you need to know about zucchini: 1) massively low in calories—one large zucchini is only 16 calories! 2) plenty of phytonutrients including beta-carotene, B vitamins, a […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Treat yourself to a plate of parsnips

If you’ve not tried parsnips before-those white root veggies that resemble carrots-you don’t know what you’re missing! Parsnips are similar to carrots in shape and they are related to carrots, but they don’t taste anything like them or any other root vegetables you might be familiar with for that matter. Parsnips are very mild in […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: 3 Super Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

Oh, it’s autumn! And you know what that means, don’t you? A plethora of pumpkin seeds! I mean, who doesn’t equate fall with pumpkins? I love me some pumpkin puree and I love me some pumpkin seeds. Even though these little nuggets of wonderful are available year-round, they’re best enjoyed when pumpkins are in season. […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: An Apple a Day

You know the old saying, right? An apple a day keeps the doctor away. There’s a lot of truth to that saying. Apples are fiber-rich, full of vitamin A, beta-carotene, and vitamin C as well as a smattering of other vitamins and minerals. Definitely a valuable part of your daily bites! It’s not just red, […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Butternut Squash

As the weather gets cooler, my mind goes to squash. That didn’t come out quite right, but you know what I mean! Butternut squash is one of my favorite winter squashes. It has a gorgeous orange color that tells us it is jam-packed with carotenoids which protect us against heart disease, breast cancer, and macular […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: What veggie can I not get enough of right now?

In honor of this most ultimate summer squash, today we’re giving it the attention it deserves. Sound good? Zucchinis are packed with beta-carotene, potassium, and B vitamins. They also provide fiber and a bit of Vitamin C, but a large zucchini contains only 16 calories! While zucchini can be used in muffin and loaf recipes, […]