As we prepare for our Thanksgiving meal, sides and desserts are in the forefront of menu planning. Whether you have house guests or want an easy, healthier fix for breakfast while scrambling to prepare for dinner, this recipe is a great, make ahead, solution that is both easy and festive! The bonus; it is gluten free plus rich in fiber and antioxidants.
It can also be made ahead and frozen, to have on hand when time is limited. Enjoy!
Summer barbecues can be fun, but they do have a way of sending our sweet carb cravings into overload. One of my “go to” favorites for balancing sweet cravings with delicious, healthier options is by adding a small amount of sweet vegetables. Think of carrots, onions, beets, winter squashes, and sweet potatoes. There are also those veggies that give that sweet sensation without necessarily being higher on the glycemic index. Those are turnips, red radishes, and green cabbage.
The best part is they can satisfy those sweet cravings while supplying us with the nutrients that can leave us feeling great too! Here is one of my favorite “go to” recipes for a BBQ or summer outing. Some other options: add some parsnips with your fries!
This is one of my “go to” vegetarian favorites when looking for a light lunch or dinner. Quinoa is a great source of protein and can leave you energized, balancing it all with a serving of greens and the sweet touch of cranberries with their anti-oxidants and delicious flavor. Serve it warm or cold, but if time allows, prepare it a day in advance as this is one dish that definitely benefits from an overnight rest to allow all the flavors to meld, making it even tastier the next day!
The start of apple season lures me in each year to my old time family favorites (maybe with a healthier twist). Growing up with apple trees, the smell of fresh made applesauce and apple pies, has me rushing to my local farmer’s market and health food coop to buy tasty, local, organic apples each Fall. It’s the next best thing to getting them freshly picked from a local farm.
I wanted to share my easy to put together favorite, apple crisp. You don’t need a crust (although you can add one if you’d like), and this version is Gluten and Guilt Free! Enjoy and have a happy Fall season!
By Lynne Young, CHC
Strawberry season starts early in the south, so for me it’s a wonderful sign that the warm weather and summer fun is ready to begin! Our bodies naturally crave cooling, seasonal fruits and veggies during this time to keep us feeling comfortable during those hot afternoons at work or play. I love all the choices strawberries offer, ranging from drinks, snacks, salads (slice the strawberries & add to salad with a Balsamic vinaigrette dressing for a cool and refreshing twist) , salsa, and anything else your imagination and kitchen talents can whip up. If you’re not convinced by the yummy recipe below, check out the many health benefits for both adults and kids!
Can one food really be a “super power”? If I had to choose just one, I would start with greens. As we enter into the spring season, green is all around us and especially in the garden and markets with the delicious lettuces, basil, kale, chard, and other leafy greens. So what gives them their super powers?
Eating in season, the natural choice… Our bodies react best to foods that commonly grow in our region each season, so it makes
