RECIPE: Creamed Spinach Without The Cream

March 26th is National Spinach Day, honoring the most iron-rich vegetable, the reason Popeye was strong to the finish. Many people name Creamed Spinach as their favorite way to enjoy the vegetable—along with a juicy steak. It’s a steakhouse staple. To help tone down the richness a bit, some steakhouses are making their Creamed Spinach…
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PRODUCT: Boulder Canyon Potato Chips With Healthier Oils

March 14th was National Potato Chip Day, a good time to focus on what’s new in chips. We spent the day tasting Boulder Canyon chips fried in 100% better-for-you oils: avocado oil, coconut oil and olive oil: Avocado Oil Chips: Canyon Cut, Jalapeno, Malt Vinegar & Sea Salt, Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Coconut Oil…
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RECIPE: Cabbage Slaw With Lime-Cumin Vinaigrette

Putting our money where our mouth is, our follow-up to Make Cabbage The New Kale is this recipe for an alterntive to cole slaw. Instead of mayonnaise, it uses a vinaigrette flavored with lime juice and cumin. RECIPE: CABBAGE SLAW WITH CUMIN-LIME VINAIGRETTE Who needs mayonnaise? This cabbage slaw recipe, from Quinciple.com, is a fresh…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Rebel Fish Salmon Fillets

THE NIBBLE has always written about better-for-you foods. But each January, when people make their resolutions to eat better in the new year, we declare it Healthy Food Month. In January, we don’t tempt you with gourmet potato chips, artisan chocolates or lemon meringue pie. Instead, we show that it really is easy to find…
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What Is Kefir & Why You Should Drink It (Delicious & Very Healthy)

[1] Kefir as a midday snack or even a better-for-you dessert (photo © Viktorija | Fotolia). [2] Green Valley Organics makes lactose-free dairy products, including kefir, yogurt, sour cream and cream cheese. They’re a godsend to dairy lovers with lactose intolerance (photo by Elvira Kalviste | © THE NIBBLE). [3] If you’re sensitive to cow’s…
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