Have you ever opened your fridge and felt like there was nothing good to eat? Sometimes when we are low on fridge supplies it can be discouraging to make a healthy meal and tempting to go shopping again, which can lead to going over budget. This week's recipe includes lots of pantry staples that can… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Create a Taco Salad
Garden fresh oregano is fragrant and delicious! If you like Italian seasonings and spices, it's likely that you also will love the taste of oregano in this whole wheat pizza recipe. Italian seasoning often is made with dried oregano, basil, thyme and more. In this delicious pizza recipe oregano is infused into the crust and… Continue reading Affordable Gardening Update: Oregano Alfredo Whole Wheat Pizza
These sweet banana smoothies are my favorite alternatives to other desserts and sweets! This post features a chocolate banana smoothie and a creamy cinnamon banana smoothie. Both recipes are filled with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and natural sugars that give our bodies the energy they need. MyPlate Fruit Group Antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and carbohydrates… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Sweet Banana Smoothie
This delicious chicken and veggie tostada recipe is a great twist on a classic Mexican tostada! Full of carbohydrates, micronutrients, protein and fiber, this recipe has a great combination of health benefits that helps us be active and healthy. What is a Tostada? If you don't know what a tostada is let me tell you,… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Chicken and Veggie Tostada
This creamy veggie soup is deceivingly healthy with how creamy it is! Filled with cauliflower, onion, carrot and celery, this soup packs in a lot of flavor while also being a great way to add some extra vitamins and minerals into your diet. Cauliflower Cauliflower may look like a ghostly version of its broccoli counterpart,… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Creamy Veggie Soup
Have you heard of a "snackle box" before? It's such a fun creative way to snack! This snackle box includes all the MyPlate food groups and is great for snacking on the go when your out being active. The Snackle Box A snackle box is a converted tackle box that can hold snacks! If you… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: MyPlate Snackle Box
These whole wheat protein bagel recipe is one of my favorites! Compared to normal bagels this recipe has extra fiber and protein, and will make a delicious addition to a meal or a make a perfect snack! Greek Yogurt's Benefits This recipe features non-fat, plain Greek yogurt. This unique ingredient has lots of protein, and… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Easy Whole Wheat Protein Bagel
This Mediterranean quinoa salad is delicious! Quinoa is a grain not many of us use in our day to day, but here are some reasons why we should! Quinoa's Special Qualities The first question I usually get about quinoa is how it's pronounced: "keen-waa" The spelling of the word really is different than the pronunciation,… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This tasty yogurt Summer snack is great for when you have a sweet craving! In this post we will cover why dairy is an important part of our diets and our ability to stay active. Bones Keep Us Moving and Eating Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have no bones? It's… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Frozen Yogurt Bites
This delicious snack is fun to make, fun to eat, and has loads of flavor and protein! Functions of Protein Have you ever heard that protein is important for our muscles? It sure is! Protein is the building block of our muscles and has an important role in growing and maintaining our muscles. Protein not… Continue reading Recipe of the week: Protein packed meatball bites
Regular exercise is so important to maintain good health, but how do we keep our bodies healthy while exercising? We need to fuel our bodies and stay hydrated! Hydration is Key Summer is finally here which means there's more opportunities to be outside and active! While exercising our bodies produce sweat to cool us off.… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Infused Water to Stay Hydrated
This Fruit American Flag is a great addition to any BBQ this Summer! Celebrate this Memorial Day and future American holiday's with this easy, delicious recipe. Berries are in Season Berries, including blueberries and strawberries are in season! Some berries have multiple harvests throughout the year, strawberries being one of those fruits. When a fruit… Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Memorial Day Fruit American Flag!
Have you ever made radish pico de gallo? It's national salsa month, which means it's time to celebrate by making fun and creative salsa recipes! Radishes are in season, so lets learn how to use them! All About Pico De Gallo Pico de gallo is a traditional Mexican salsa typically made with tomatoes, peppers, cilantro,… Continue reading Recipe Of The Week: Pico De Gallo with Radishes
Have you started a garden? Even if you haven't these recipes are sure to increase your vegetable consumption this year! Garden Veggie Facts During the pandemic home gardening became more popular than ever before. Sales in garden plants and indoor house plants dramatically increased in 2020, and resulted in social media trends completely surrounding home… Continue reading Recipe Of The Week: Garden Veggies
This kid-friendly recipe is a great way to introduce new flavors and techniques in the kitchen! Kids In The Kitchen Having opportunities to have hands-on experiences in the kitchen is important, especially for kids. Taking part in the food preparation not only encourages kids to eat their healthy creations, but it also helps them understand… Continue reading Recipe Of The Week: Chicken Salad Celery Boats
