Easy Lentil Soup
This week’s macronutrient blog focused on protein. Many Americans get most of their protein from animal products, but it’s important to include other types of proteins in your diet. Beans and legumes are great plant-based proteins that also provide fiber and nutrients. Lentils provide 18g of protein per cup, the highest in the bean and […]
Southwest Quinoa Salad
On Wednesday I discussed carbohydrates in the diet, why they are needed and how your body uses them. Give this salad a try for a healthy carbohydrate pick-me-up snack or as a side for your next lunch or dinner. Add some more protein for main dish or taco filler! This dish keeps well, so you […]
Macronutrients and food groups: Part 2 of 7-Carbohydrates
This is the second post of an seven-part series about the nutrients our body needs to survive and the foods we get those nutrients from. Today the focus is on carbohydrates. Carbohydrates and grains currently have a bad reputation in the diet world. The current diet trend is low carb. Diets like Atkins, the South […]
Popcorn Seasoning Mixes
In our house the kids look forward to Friday night because after dinner we all gather ‘round the TV to watch a family movie. It’s a fun way for the family to come together and relax after a busy week. And no movie night is complete without POPCORN! We love to experiment with different popcorn […]
