This simple recipe has only 5 ingredients and is easy to whip up after a long workday. This is a great way to get in your daily servings of vegetables. Broccoli is a nutrition powerhouse because it is packed with vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, potassium, and fiber!
Peaches are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. One peach contains nearly 17% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C, which promotes wound healing, immune health, and works as an antioxidant. This means it protects the body from damage to our cells. Canned peaches can be eaten year...
This simple and easy recipe is great for breakfast or a little sweet treat. Crumble a muffin over a bowl of yogurt or serve alongside a bowl of fruit for a more balanced meal.
These popsicles make for a delicious homemade dessert! With just a few, nutritious ingredients, they are a healthy alternative to many of the popsicles you may find at your local grocery store. If you don’t have a popsicle mold, you can use 3 oz paper cups with popsicle sticks instead.
This yummy peanut butter, blueberry, and banana smoothie is perfect for a warm summer morning. The creamy peanut butter mixed with the tart, frozen blueberries and subtlety of the banana make for one delicious and nutritious morning meal or drink. Feel free to substitute any nut or seed butter for...
This unique salad recipe features Asian flavors and a little bit of spice. Use this recipe as a side dish or have it as a quick meal by adding some grilled chicken on top.
Throw on an apron and try out this refreshing twist on a traditional sugar cookie! This recipe combines the delight of freshly baked cookies with the added crunch of peppermint candy for a perfect holiday treat. Family and friends of all ages are sure to enjoy this one.
Have you ever wanted to try making your own yogurt? With just a few simple techniques, you will master this skill in no time. Want to skip making the yogurt and still enjoy dill and cucumber-y goodness? Just replace the milk and yogurt starter with a 32 oz tub of plain yogurt and skip to the last 2...
This colorful bowl calls for your choice of rice, meat, and leafy green veggie; it's a great way to enjoy a mix of heart-healthy foods! Our mixture combines brown rice, arugula, avocado, tomato, pesto, oil, and vinegar, but you can customize it to your preference. These ingredients are a feast for...
This recipe is straightforward, sweet, tangy, and, most importantly, does not require you to wait overnight. After pickling these red onions, they turn a beautiful bright pink color. They can be used to top tacos, salads, sandwiches, burritos, and more!
Summer is a great time to incorporate chip and dip into your events. This pinto bean dip is a great way to add protein and fiber to your appetizers. Any dip can always be paired with many options like tortilla chips, carrots, celery sticks, and more.
This nourishing bowl is nutritionally balanced; it contains complex carbohydrates, lean protein, healthy fats, and a lot of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. You can vary the toppings and proteins you choose for different flavor combinations.
Apples are the perfect complement to pork, and we have bumped up the flavor of the sauce by adding cranberries to make this delicious. You will WOW your friends and family with this easy yet elegant dish that will quickly become the star at the table.
This simple recipe comes straight to you from our Nutrition Intern’s home. Pierogis are a traditional Polish food that includes a thin dough filled with many possibilities! From sweet cheese, to strawberries, to meat, and don’t overlook the staple potato and cheese filling... The endless filling...
Pozole Verde is a flavorful, traditional Mexican soup that is surprisingly easy to make! It is the perfect warm and cozy recipe to make on a cold, winter day. This recipe is so good, it’ll have you going for seconds and thirds!
Corn is a favorite of summertime cookouts, and this side dish is a popular choice you will find at outdoor markets while the weather is hot! We have adjusted the recipe a bit to enhance the health benefits and to ensure it is Gluten Free. The fiber in corn helps you stay full for longer; corn is...
Fall is coming, so that means pumpkin is everywhere! These muffins could be part of your breakfast or can be used as a healthy dessert or snack option. They are made with wholesome ingredients, are rich in nutrients, and easy to make; consider having your child help you make this fun recipe. Enjoy!
Fall is around the corner, which means you will see a lot of new pumpkin recipes floating around! This pumpkin recipe includes making a pasta sauce that is perfect for you, especially if you’re bored of your everyday marinara sauce. It has a savory taste and is packed full of nutrients, like...
This simple recipe comes straight to you from our Nutrition Intern’s home. This beet salad recipe is a traditional German dish that is easy to make, refreshing, and packed with nutrients.
French toast is always great for breakfast! A convenient option for this recipe is to make multiple batches at once, freezing the extra until you’re ready to use them. Just pop them in the microwave to warm them up. You may also top the French toast with berries for added vitamins and antioxidants!
Although there are many bottled versions, the BEST cocktail sauce is made from scratch from simple ingredients found in most homes. Best of all? Using individual ingredients allows you to adjust for spice level, sodium, and added sugars, giving you more control over what you eat. You can find...
This is a great meal for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike! It’s loaded with veggies, like broccoli, and has the sharp flavor of Parmesan cheese. Enjoy this family-friendly dish any day of the week!
