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Let’s talk about juicing. While there’s nothing wrong with adding more fruits and veggies to your diet through juicing, there is one thing missing: fiber.…

Can your diet really help put you in a good mood? And can what you choose to eat or drink encourage bad moods or mild depression? While certain diets or foods…

Vegan macaroni and cheese!? Yup. Mac and cheese without the cheese. A decadent, velvety cheese sauce that easily coats your pasta shells and broccoli nooks and…

Yes, you can eat the rind of a lime. The outer layer can be used for zesting to add flavor to water and beverages, dressings, marinades, and baked goods. Did y…

We celebrate National Nutrition Month® every March and this year’s theme was to “Go Further with Food.” March has come and gone, but you may still be wo…

Tired of lots of added sugar in your granola? This recipe has only 3 grams of sugar per serving with a bonus 5 grams of protein! Using bananas as the binder fo…

Yes, baby carrots are washed in a dilute chlorine bleach solution to clean them, but the chlorine evaporates fairly quickly leaving just water. Also, the amoun…

Sapodillas are a tropical fruit with a unique malty flavor. The fruit can be eaten fresh – rinse, pat dry, halve, then eat flesh from skin. After removing th…

Spring has finally arrived, and with it comes the celebration of Easter. There are countless traditions and ways to celebrate, but one of the most popular is t…

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of pasta, especially pasta salads. This light side dish is perfect for ushering in spring. It’s packed with grilled asp…

You heard correctly!  Eating fruits, veggies, and nuts are good for your health for various reasons.  Here is a brief summary why they do a body good – 1)…

Coconut not processed with added sugar can be part of a healthy diet. A 1/4 cup of shredded unprocessed coconut meat contains 100 calories and 9 grams of fat.…