March is here with the promise of warmer weather, longer days, and an abundance of fresh produce. As it draws to a close, we’re sharing some of our favorite, fast recipes to celebrate the arrival of spring! From a bright green smoothie to fresh and colorful wraps, these are perfect for ushering in a new […]
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Kohlrabi – Love at First Bite
Although the outdoor farmers markets have ended, I’m inspired to share some kitchen creativity that came to me this season when I discovered my love of Kohlrabi at first bite, no joke. I too imagined it would be a man, but not too surprising it’s a veggie. Here’s the fast, raw recipe I created and a […]
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Wake Up. September Has Come
Read the rest of this entry »Fresh Pico de Gallo Salsa
Fresh Pico de Gallo Salsa by Laine DeLeo Serves 2-4 Ingredient Quantity Carmelina Brands® Cherry, chopped, or peeled tomatoes 1 14.28 oz can Drained Carmelina Brands® Italian Carmelina Brands® Lentils (optional) 1 14.28 oz can Fresh organic tomatoes, one set aside to add later (chunkier) 3 Cilantro, fresh, de-stemmed 1/2 c Sea Salt 1/2 t. […]
Read the rest of this entry »Detrimental Diabetes: Preventable, Research Shows
Do you ever think of disease as a detrimental cost to society? According to the American Diabetes Association the total cost of diabetes in the United States in 2007 was $218 billion. $18 billion for people with undiagnosed diabetes $25 billion for American adults with pre-diabetes $623 million for gestational diabetes Diabetes: What it is Healthy bodies […]
Read the rest of this entry »Spaghetti Salad: An Unconventional Healthy Breakfast
Some times you don’t want spaghetti and meatballs, it doesn’t seem like the best way to start out the day, plus not many Italian restaurants are open at 8:30am for breakfast. Today I gazed into the fridge ready to fuel up for the day. I found an apple, ate it; still hungry. Next course: cracked […]
Read the rest of this entry »Terrapin 5k and Music Fest Needs a Health Makeover
Who offers runners and athletes cheesy quesadillas and sprinkled donuts to go with Magic Hat beer after a 5k race? GROSS. I traded my food ticket for extra beer and made a delightful feast at home that was satisfying and nourishing. Here is the quick, healthy, and easy recipe replacement: Ingredients: Lundenburg Elbow Rice Noodles […]
Read the rest of this entry »Health & Sodium Intake: How Much is too Much?
Do you ever feel that people are choosing to act old these days? It almost seems like an acceptance of deterioration; defeat displayed by dropping older bodies off at the surgeon’s. Why not practice health and being well? Surely it couldn’t hurt. Earlier this year The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released an article addressing […]
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