HEALTHY EATING Ingredients * 10 ounces frozen broccoli * 2 cans stewed tomatoes, low sodium (about 30 oz) * 1 cup brown rice (cooked) * 1 can white beans (15 ounces, rinsed and drained) * Pepper (to taste) * Oregano, basil, or hot pepper (other spices to taste, optional) Directions 1. Combine stewed tomatoes and […]
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients * 3 acorn squash (small) * 2 tablespoons orange juice * 1/4 cup honey * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine * nutmeg (1/8 teaspoon, optional) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Cut squash in half. Remove seeds and place halves cut side up in a shallow baking pan. 3. In
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients For the Salad: * 2 canned pear halves * 6 cups mixed greens * 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese * 1-1/3 cups carrots, grated * 3 tablespoons walnuts For the Dressing: * 1/4 cup pear juice * 1/4 teaspoon each of cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, and olive oil * 1 dash salt
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 1/2 cup corn (fresh cooked or frozen) 1 can black beans (15 ounce, drained and rinsed) 1 cup tomatoes (fresh, diced) 1/2 cup onion (diced) 1/2 cup green pepper (diced) 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped) 1/2 cup Picante sauce Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
HEALTHY EATING Try this twist on the classic pumpkin pie. The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes means less sugar is needed to enjoy this delicious dessert. Ingredients 1 cup gingersnaps or graham crackers (finely crumbled) 3 tablespoons butter 8 ounces cream cheese (light, softened) 1 cup sweet potatoes (cooked, mashed) 1/3 cup sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons
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HEALTHY EATING To introduce a new vegetable, try serving it with something you already enjoy. Pairing Brussels sprouts with potatoes and chicken is a good way to try them out. Ingredients 3 cups Brussels sprouts (fresh or frozen halved vertically, about 3/4 pound) 4 small red potatoes (cut into chunks) 1/2 cup chopped onion 2
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients * 1 small yellow onion (peeled and chopped into ¼-inch pieces) * 8 ounces medium-size whole-wheat pasta (such as rotini or shells) * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil * 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) * 2 carrots (scrubbed and diced into 1/4-inch pieces) * 1 celery stalk (diced into 1/4-1/2-inch pieces) *
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HEALTHY EATING Protein is a powerhouse. Proteins act as building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood. Proteins also provide calories. It is important that you eat enough protein every day. But when you are choosing proteins to eat, it is important that those proteins come from heart-healthy sources. How Much You Need Each
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HEALTHY EATING A plant-forward style of eating is one that features plant foods as the star of most meals. Animal foods such as meat and dairy may be included but are not the main focus. There are many ways to be plant-forward and improve the health of your diet. How it works Plant-forward eating is
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HEALTHY EATING Fresh corn is healthy, but there’s another great way to enjoy corn: popcorn. When you think of popcorn, you might think of movie theatres and lots of butter. But popcorn is a naturally healthy food without all the extra butter, oil and salt. Popcorn is whole grain corn. It’s made from a specific
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