Summer camp crisis – active things to do with your kids if summer camp isn’t an option
Closures have had us all reeling lately. If they have put a wrench in your family’s summer plans, fear not. Here are some long-term activities…
Get served: How to fit more fruits and veggies into your diet
Despite our parents’ pleas to “eat your fruits and veggies,” most Americans don’t consume the recommended amounts, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…
Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable that takes on many different flavors and pairs well with meats and fish. Now is the perfect time to pick…
Build a healthy salad
(photo: Kurman Communications, Inc.) All salads are healthy, right? Wrong. Your salad is only as healthy as your toppings and iceberg lettuce is not as…
A guide to cooking with peppers
We all know that eating a healthy diet filled with fruits and vegetables can greatly reduce your risk for cancer, but incorporating vegetables into your…
Healthy recipe: Two-toned mashed potatoes
Yield: 12 servings, 1/2 cup each Servings: 12 Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes To Make Ahead: Prepare sauce (Step 2) and vegetables…
Healthy recipe: Summer succotash salad
Yield: 10 servings, about 3/4 cup each Servings: 10 Active Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes To Make Ahead: Prepare through Step…
“5-A-Day” rule backed by Swedish study
An extensive Swedish study found a direct correlation between the ‘5-a-day’ fruit and vegetable recommendation and a longer life. According to the study, those who…
Healthy recipe: Roasted eggplant & feta dip
Yield: 12 servings, about 1/4 cup each Servings: 12 Prep Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes To Make Ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up…
Healthy recipe: Grilled shrimp skewers over white bean salad
Yield: 6 servings, about 3/4 cup salad and 4 shrimp each Servings: 6 Prep Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes To Make Ahead: Cover…
