Lets be honest, who doesn’t love pasta? Take your pasta to the next level with nutrition-packed pasta sauces! One benefit of staying active is that you have more flexibility when it comes to your favorite dishes. When it comes to pasta, a whole wheat or higher fiber/protein option is always the most nutritious, but regular […]

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May 1, 2016

Nutrition-Packed Pasta Sauces

It’s almost summer–that amazing time of year when fresh, delicious produce and the opportunity to make fresh, healthy food choices increases. This nutrient-packed dish is the perfect seasonal meal that will keep you at your best this summer while giving you plenty of time to enjoy the sun and fun! Make this delicious quinoa kale […]

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April 24, 2016

Quinoa-Kale Salad Recipe with Apricots

a jar of uncooked quinoa poured out on the table in preparation to make a quinoa kale salad

When it comes to cooking and baking, there are healthy (and tasty) substitutions you can incorporate into your daily meal preparation. While substituting new foods for your traditional staples might feel foreign, the health benefits with last. My Top Cooking Substitutions To Meet Your Nutritional Goals Here are five heart-healthy substitutions to try. Substitute: Mashed […]

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April 8, 2016

Cooking Substitutions to Try

As many of you may know, March was National Nutrition Month (NNM). With that, I spent a lot of the month talking to adults and students about how to “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right”, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics slogan for NNM 2016. However, as the month came to a close, I got thinking […]

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April 1, 2016

Savor the Flavor Year ‘Round