What would you eat if you could only spend $1.50/meal? The “SNAP Challenge” asks participants to experience eating on a very limited food budget comparable to that of a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, recipient. This month I decided to give the challenge a try for 6 days, which meant I had $27 to […]
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Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen
When the spring cleaning bug hits, it’s easy to be overwhelmed before the actual cleaning begins. We all have our list – mental or written – of tasks we do as part of our spring cleaning. Here are a few areas you may want to add to your cleaning schedule. Be prepared with the right […]
The Truth About Kale and Thyroid Health
America’s obsession with raw kale is at an all-time high – raw kale juices, smoothies, kale chips, kale salads – the options are endless. The green, leafy vegetable is packed with nutrients: just one cup provides 9% of the daily value of calcium, 206% of vitamin A, 134% of vitamin C, and a staggering 684% […]
Just what is ‘quinoa’?
It is always fun for me to look around at a few new foods at the grocery store. Right now, groceries as well as restaurant menus are sporting a food that you might be unfamiliar with…..quinoa, pronounced ‘keenwa’. Just what is quinoa? It is not a grain, but an edible seed. It is not a […]
Can Eating Heart Smart Also Protect Your Bones?
Does eating smart for your heart also help build strong bones? New research says, yes. Many foods and nutrients that protect against heart disease also affect bone mineral density and fracture risk. In a recent study from Tufts University, a link was seen between heart-healthy living and bone health. Using the 2006 American Heart Association […]
Keeping Kids Food Safe in the Kitchen
Cooking with kids can be a delight! My children, now ages 7 and 9, have helped me in the kitchen since they were old enough to hold a wooden spoon. While we often focus on selecting age appropriate tasks for the children in our lives, it is also important to teach them about safe food […]