TIP OF THE DAY: A Popcorn Bar For Healthy Snacking

We’ve been getting daily pitches for Super Bowl snacks, none of which would pass muster with New Year’s healthy eating resolutions (crudités with yogurt dip instead of pizza and wings, for example). So we’ve decided to publish one of our favorite good-for-you snack (see below) that’s also lots of fun: the Popcorn Bar. Popcorn is…
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Overnight Oats Recipe With Different Toppings

Overnight oats are trending. According to Pinterest, there were 5 million overnight oats pins in 2015, a whopping 211% increase over 2014. If your goal is to eat a better breakfast and more whole grains, here’s how it can be ready for you to eat each morning. You can eat the oats at home or…
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Recipe For Roasted Garlic, A Healthy Garnish

[1] and [2] A bulb of roasted garlic is a delicious accompaniment to grilled meats (photos © Sushi Roku Katana | West Hollywood.   Originating more than 6,000 years ago in central Asia, garlic took the culinary world by storm, spreading from culture to culture. It is used in cuisines on all the world’s continents…
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RECIPE: Collard Wraps

Top: tuna-collard wrap from Happy Bellies with cooked spinach, grated carrots and diced avocado. Center: hummus-collard wrap from The Pomelo Blog, with ham, tomato, cucumber and sprouts. Bottom: For portability or neater eating, tie a piece of parchment or wax paper around the wrap. Photo of Reuben collard wrap courtesy Spring Vegan.   A few…
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TIP OF THE DAY: [Almost] Ready To Eat, Good For You Foods

Top: Purdue Short Cuts, ready to heat and eat. Center: Rebel Fish salmon fillets microwave in 90 seconds. Bottom: Swanson Flavor Infused Broth, flavorful by themselves or with added veggies and/or protein.   Forty-five percent of Americans usually make New Year’s resolutions. The Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions include weight loss (#1) and healthier eating…
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