[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Is chocolate your friend or foe? People often describe themselves as being “addicted to chocolate”. Of all foods, chocolate is likely the most commonly craved, particularly for women. The winter months seem to heighten these cravings. Many people also express guilt over eating chocolate, assuming it has a negative impact on health. You may be … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You can’t have summer without cookouts, campfires and s’mores but on these hot summer days, let’s face it, sometimes it’s nice not to have to cook at all! BUT, before you cave and serve ice cream for dinner, try some of these refreshing, cool soups at the end of the day. Served with some cold cut, … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s finally feeling like summer and what’s better in this heat than watermelon? My kids and I had our fill yesterday and it got me thinking. Watermelon is delicious simply on it’s own but what else can you do with it? Then I remembered this amazing salad I’d had at 51 Lincoln; Grilled Watermelon Salad. Yum! This is … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking for a healthy alternative for the grill? Think salad. It’s definitely not the first food you’d think of tossing on the fire but it’s definitely one of the best things I’ve tried. I was out to lunch recently and out of curiosity ordered the ‘grilled romaine hearts’. The salad came topped with chopped onions, grilled grape tomatoes, … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jackie Ballou, MS, RD To my delight, my boyfriend’s mother recently made me up a bag of fresh vegetables to take home. The delectable leaves, roots and flowers inside were anything but ordinary. She told me one of the vibrant looking leaves was an herb called amaranth. I was surprised, for I knew amaranth to … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking for a tasty and healthy dish for the summer? Try this versatile cranberry couscous salad. It’s a great side dish but also complete enough to be a meal itself. This low glycemic salad is nutrient-packed with lots of fiber, protein, B6, folate, vitamin E and healthy mono-unsaturated fats. It’s delicious hot or cold which makes it … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Want to eat healthy but short on time? Here are a few tips to streamline healthy eating for you and your family. 1. Plan Ahead Planning is key to eating healthy with limited time. Invest 15-30 minutes a week into planning meals and your grocery list. Think of 2-3 breakfast and lunch options and 3-5 dinners. … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nutrition bars are a popular treat. They are a great grab-and-go option for breakfast paired with some fruit, or a good mid-day snack. While there are many healthy options on the market, why not take a stab at making your own? Some recipes involve a long list of ingredients, but these Homeade Luna Bars are quick, simple … Read more