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  Check out these sweet and savory greek yogurt dip recipes: https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/sliced-fruit-with-honey-vanilla-yogurt-dip https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/recipes/smoky-lime-yogurt-dip-recipe   Here are some smoothie ideas, but the options are endless! https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/recipes/berries-and-spinach-smoothie-recipe https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/recipes/chocolate-banana-peanut-butter-smoothie-recipe https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/recipes/tropical-fruit-yogurt-smoothie-recipe

There are a lot of factors that impact our mood and our mental health. The food we eat (or don’t eat) is one of those many factors.   Foods known to improve mood are foods such as fresh fruits, veggies, whole grains, fish & nuts high in omega 3 fatty acids and even dark chocolate!   For…

When it comes to fruit, all forms count toward your goal of 1-2 cups per day.  Canned fruit is a great way to work in more servings of fruit in your day.  Canned fruit is inexpensive, has a longer shelf life (which can reduce waste) and provides nutrition your body needs.  Look for canned fruit…

Carrots aren’t just for soups and stews! These hearty, root vegetables are great for snacking, salads and can add sweetness to any dish. Orange carrots are the most common, but they also come in a rainbow of colors from yellow and white to red and purple.   Carrots are known for being a good source of…

Towards the end of winter or in early spring I take a day to clear out my pantry. It is a great time to organize, use up the odds and ends and take stock of my stores. I take everything off each shelf (usually one shelf at a time!). With a clean damp rag, I…

We often use onions to add flavor to our favorite dishes.  And they smell great sautéing with garlic! However, onions also add some nutrition to our meals.  Onions are good sources of Vitamin C, B vitamins including folate and B6 and fiber. There are several varieties of onions typically designated by color:  yellow, white and…

Soup is one of the most versatile meals to make! Don’t have potatoes? Substitute carrots!  No cheese, no problem!  Soup is easy to freeze as well and save for a later date.  Cabbage is high in Vitamin C and Vitamin K, this humble vegetable can be eaten year round in many ways – cooked or raw.  Use it to make a…