Food, like most other things in life, follows trends. Foods move in and out of the spotlight (can you say Kale?), take up more or less space at the market and are featured or forgotten on restaurant menus as the years go by. This ebb and flow of food in our lives is often just …
People near and far are rediscovering what Native Americans knew for thousands of years: Bison is one delicious and nutritious food. Also known as: Buffalo or American Buffalo Likes: Roaming plains, kitchens and menus Dislikes: The “gamey” stereotype Hobbies: One-upping the Beef competition with added nutrition and lower fat and calories Find him: Roasted, grilled, ground and made into burgers, loaves, …
Also known as: Coriander leaves Likes: Dressing up dishes the world over Dislikes: Being described as “soapy” Hobbies: Enjoying the sun with Basil and Parsley in the herb garden Find him: Chopped and atop soups and main dishes from Thailand to Mexico, pureed into salsa and cilantro pesto, simmered in lentils and curries Do you love or hate Cilantro? If …
She is vibrantly bright with a bold tropical flavor that will have you dreaming of your next warm and sunny beach vacation. Also known as: Papaw, fruta bomba Likes: Warm and tropical locales Dislikes: Soggy roots and the cold – definitely unacceptable! Hobbies: Pairing with savory friends to make taste buds dance Find her: Adorning fruit salads, flavoring and tenderizing …
Chinese cuisine may be known for breaded, fried and saucy choices that can do in your diet, but like so many other cuisines, it’s earned a bad rap. Traditional Chinese food is based on some of our favorite ingredients like vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains. Who knew Chinese food could fit into a healthy …
It can be a busy time of year, but with a more regular schedule than often found during the non-routine (for some) summer days, reaching your health goals may be even easier when you make that goal of weight loss part of the back to school routine. Successful weight loss is all about making better …
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Whether it’s for work or for play, maintaining weight loss while you’re away can take some extra planning. Use these tips to keep going strong wherever you are. So many of us travel, especially over the summer when schools are out, days are long, and the weather is warm. Whether it’s for work or for …
Pucker up for today’s Food Frenzy featured ingredient! He’s lime, and he’s ready to introduce you to all he has to offer in the kitchen. Also known as: Limon, Citrus Likes: Warm and sunny weather and plenty of water Dislikes: What dislikes? Hobbies: Juicing – the good kind Find him: Adding fresh flavor to pies, “cooking” fish in ceviche, making …
What you may not know is that crash diets can do more than just leave you feeling frustrated and hungry. These kinds of diets often come with several other health risks. Promises of fast weight loss with crash diets can often prove hard to resist. If you’re like many people, you’ve probably tried at least …
When it comes to weight loss, there is no magic potion or one-size-fits-all formula. The good news is that we have some secret weapons in our battle of the bulge. One of these weight loss weapons is protein. You may have heard the term “high protein” mentioned before, usually paired with “low carb,” when it …
