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Raw-Food Smoothies
October 1st, 2012Are you looking for a great way to start the day with energy, something light and easy to digest? Do you need more healthful options? Are you lactose intolerant or allergic to gluten? Are you too busy to make breakfast, or need a portable breakfast to take with you?
A wholesome way to start your day
Spar for the Spurtle Winner
October 1st, 2012Bob’s Red Mill’s second annual Spar for the Spurtle oatmeal recipe contest has found its winner! The contest invites home cooks and professional chefs to submit a recipe and a video demonstrating their skills and expertise in their most favored oatmeal recipe. Three finalists are flown to Portland to compete in the live cookoff.
Good News About Rice
October 1st, 2012Research analyzing 235 types of rice from around the world has found its glycemic index (GI) varies from one type of rice to another, with most varieties scoring a low to medium GI.
In Season: Leeks
October 1st, 2012Leeks are part of the Allium family, similar to onions and garlic, and are long cylinders of bundled leaf sheaths, otherwise known as the stem or stalk. Summer leeks are the most common variety, but the overwintering leeks tend to have a fuller and stronger flavor. Leeks are ready to eat once the stalk has reached one inch in diameter.
Cranberry Products Prevent UTIs
October 1st, 2012Use of cranberry-containing products appears to be associated with the prevention of urinary tract infections in some individuals, according to a study published in Archives of Internal Medicine, a JAMA network publication.
Americans are Hungry for Healthy Food
September 1st, 2012Healthy eating has come to the forefront of many minds over the past several years. Indeed, this increased interest in healthy eating is highlighted by new research from Mintel, which reveals that just over two-thirds (67 percent) of Americans choose healthier foods to stay well.
Ball Brand Automatic Jam and Jelly Maker
September 1st, 2012Say goodbye to the idea that jam and jelly making is a grandmother’s hobby. With the Ball Brand FreshTECH Automatic Jam and Jelly Maker, you’ll never want to buy jellies and jams from the store again. From novice cooks to the experienced jammer, anyone can make their favorite recipes in 30 minutes or less.
Sesame Kale Chips
September 1st, 2012UnfeaturedWeekly Recipe:NonWeekly2 bunches of curly kale
1 tablespoon oil (grape seed, coconut, olive, sesame)
1 teaspoon fresh lime or lemon juice
¼ cup sesame seeds
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Preheat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove stems from kale, tear into large pieces, and place in bowl. Add oil, lime/lemon juice, sesame seeds, and salt; toss with hands to evenly coat. Place an even layer on bottom of baking sheets. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until kale looks “dry.” Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for 10-15 minutes. Recipe provided by Amanda Skirp.
Hummus and Vegetable Rolls
September 1st, 2012UnfeaturedWeekly Recipe:NonWeeklyMakes 6-8 pieces1 whole-grain wrap
1 to 2 tablespoons hummus
10 to 12 cucumber strips
¼ avocado
¼ cup sprouts
Lay wrap on clean surface. Spread hummus all around the wrap. Lay cucumbers in the middle of the wrap, top with avocado. Add sprouts. Tightly wrap up to form a roll. Trim ends. Use serrated knife to cut into six to eight pieces. Sprinkle with pepper to taste. Recipe provided by Amanda Skirp.
Historic Movement for America’s School Meals
September 1st, 2012First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently unveiled new standards for school meals that will result in healthier meals for kids across the nation. The new meal requirements will raise standards for the first time in more than fifteen years and improve the health and nutrition of nearly 32 million kids that participate in school meal programs every school day.
