Kale Chips

A tasty “chip” with lots of health benefits! Yes, it’s true. And before you turn your nose up because the title contains the word kale…know that these chips are loved by almost everyone who tastes them, kids included! I first started making kale chips when I was working at a kid’s cooking camp. I was […]

Micronutrients and food sources: Part 6 of 7-Minerals

This is post 6 in a seven-part series about the nutrients that our body needs to function optimally.            Minerals are a micronutrient. A mineral is an inorganic substance that is naturally occurring from the ground and usually has a crystalline structure. Many minerals are required for human life and human health. Minerals have a wide […]

Micronutrients and food sources: Part 5 of 7-Vitamins

This is post 5 in a seven-part series about the nutrients that our body needs to function optimally. We covered the macronutrients and are now into the micronutrients. As a reminder, macronutrients are the nutrients we need in large quantities, whereas, micronutrients are the nutrients we need in smaller quantities. Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients. […]

Macronutrients and food groups: Part 1 of 7

This is the first of a seven-part series about the nutrients our body needs to survive and the foods we get those nutrients from. I find that people are often confused about macronutrients and food groups. Maybe they have heard of them, but they are not totally sure what they are or if they need […]