Coconut Oil: Healthy or Over-Hyped?
…immune system or combat Alzheimer’s disease? We don’t know yet, so don’t bank on it. Yes, it’s cholesterol-free (all vegetable oils are), and coconut oil is likely more healthful than…
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A Splash of Color
…of veggies on fiber-packed whole-grain dough. Arrayed over a spread of pesto, the vegetables require no further cheese or sauce to provide an amazing meal your whole family will delight…
No Fuss Healthy Meat Loaf
…favorite dish without compromising on their health. This delicious, lean rendition captures the flavors we all know and love while bringing the benefits of whole-grains and vegetables to the tradition….
Get Dirty to Teach Nutrition
New fruits and vegetables aren’t always the most exciting dishes at the dinner table, but kids are much more willing to try a plant they’ve helped grow. As seed-planting season…
Myth Busting: Organic is Cleaner
…30% less likely to have pesticide residues than conventional fruits and vegetables, they had an equal risk of bacterial contamination. This means that an organic food is just as likely…
Pump Protein Into Your Kids
We often talk about how to get enough fruits and vegetables into kids, but I have to say that I struggle to get enough protein into mine. I know I’m…
Daunted by Dried Beans? Don’t Be.
…allows them to count as either a vegetable or a protein—but not both in one meal. How to Slow-Cook Dried Beans This slow-cooking method is the one that my co-author…
Get the Best Nutrition for Your Time
…to prep them for your cooking. Freeze Staples Onions, garlic, celery, carrots and peppers are vegetables you’ll find minced and diced as a starting base for all manner of recipes….