When buying turnips, make sure you look for those that are small and heavy for their size. The younger ones are usually sweeter… as they age they get a little more woodsy tasting. Turnips can be prepared many different ways, roasting seems to be the most popular and brings the...
Health Benefits of Turnips
February produce list…Turnips belong to the cruciferous family of vegetables, just like broccoli, kale, and brussel sprouts. Turnips are mostly used for their bulb, but the leaves and sprouts are also edible. Turnips are a low calorie vegetable with only 51 calories in every one cup mashed, and they keep...
Fennel Grapefruit Salad
Looking for an accompaniment to chicken, fish, or pork for dinner? I have the perfect side dish that you are going to love. Fennel and Grapefruit Salad is light and refreshing, and all the different flavors go so well together. If you are not a fan of grapefruit, substitute it...
Health Benefits of Fennel
What is fennel? How can I use this feathery, bulb plant? Fennel is actually one of the few vegetables that the entire plant is edible. It has a distinct licorice flavor and is not only used for cooking but nutritionally as well. Fennel contains almost 20% of your daily recommended...
Is Juice Healthy or Unhealthy?
Juice… is it healthy or unhealthy for you? Well, we know that orange juice in particular has a healthy dose of vitamin C in it which supports a healthy immune system, but should we be drinking a glass for breakfast everyday? According to Lisa Cimperman, M.S., R.D.N., L.D., a clinical...
Drink your H2O… Refreshing Recipes to Flavor Your Water!!
Are you getting enough water on a daily basis? In the summer, because of the heat, it may be a little easier to make sure you are drinking H2O. However, in the winter when it is frigid out, consuming enough water may be the last thing on your mind. Making...
Chocolate Mocha Mousse
If the shake was a Valentine hit in the morning, try this dessert recipe in the evening to really end the night on a good note. Chocolate Mocha Mousse satisfies all chocolate cravings and is a guilt-free dessert loaded with protein. So who will be your Valentine? Ingredients 4 oz....
Strawberry Valentine Shakeology
Happy Valentine’s Day!!! A little sweet treat for you and your loved ones this AM...Check out the recipe below for Strawberry Valentine Shakeology… it is the perfect way to show how much you care!! Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup ice 1 scoop Greenberry Shakeology 1 cup fresh...
Roasted Spring Vegetables with Arugula Pesto
There are endless ways to use potatoes, they can serve for almost any meal throughout the day, and can be grilled, roasted, fried, sauteed, and/or baked. I chose this next recipe to highlight potatoes, because I have spring on the mind and it’s a different way to use potatoes that...
Health Benefits of Potatoes
The next produce item on the February list is a staple in most homes and extremely versatile. Potatoes are a root vegetable that are fairly cheap, easy to grow, and have so many nutrients. Potatoes are a good source of antioxidants and contain resistant starch which has been proven to...