With warm sunny days returning to Minnesota, one thing is certain: fresh, locally-grown produce is on its way. I must admit, this is the time of year when I usually get a little over eager to pull out my grill and get my hands on all that the summer crop has to offer. Corn on the cob - organic, of course - is one of my all-time favorites. Conventional corn, which is one of the most highly sprayed crops, is usually genetically engineered to resist pests and harsh weather. That's why I say when it … [Read more...]
Chocolate for Health
Chocolate is my weakness. I love it. I can eat chocolate in all it's wonderful forms - dark, milk, white, sweet, savory. If it's chocolate, I'll eat it. In case you haven't noticed, chocolate is having its rebirth and is now being marketed as having nutritional benefits. That's great news for chocolate lovers everywhere.Apparently, chocolate contains compounds called polyphenols, which scientists are investigating for their potential impact on health. Chocolate is made from cocoa beans grown on … [Read more...]
Tres Frijoles Chili Cheese Torta
January is a fruitful month for change. More people initiate change for the better in early January than any other time of the year. After weeks, sometimes even months of indulgence before starting a New Year resolution, aren't we all ready for a fresh start? Making a step or two in the direction of enhanced well-being is a wonderful way to ring in the New Year. The number one change that most people make is in how they eat. Diets never really work, so this year replace the word "diet" … [Read more...]
Mother Nature’s perfect food: Winter Squash
Have you seen the winter squash displays around town? If you walk into just about any grocery store, you are sure to be greeted by mountains of squash in all shapes, colors and sizes. Why? You might ask. The answer is quite simple: It is an absolutely amazing food.These little shelf-stable pots of gold offer everything you could want from a food - great flavor, nutrition and versatility. Squash is used to make pies, muffins, cookies, soups, casseroles, raviolis and even ice-cream.The startling … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Cous Cous Salad
The holidays are upon us again. Food is always a focus during the holidays and most of us are blessed to have a well-dressed table and loved ones to share it with. This is the perfect recipe for the holidays and will please any guest in your house, including kids and vegetarians. It contains a rainbow of nutrients from ingredients such as sun dried tomatoes, spinach, beans and cous cous.Cous cous, like pasta, is made from the semolina portion of duram wheat. The semolina is par boiled and then … [Read more...]
Lunds & Byerlys Recipe: Nuts for Nutrition
More and more people are discovering the great news about nuts. Many clinical studies have shown that nuts can lower levels of LDL cholesterol, or bad cholesterol, when substituted for food high in saturated fat and eaten as part of a low fat, low cholesterol diet. Nuts also contain good essential fatty acids and oils to help keep your brain and heart functioning properly, as well as give your skin a healthy glow.The nutrients in nuts promote overall health in a variety of different ways. With … [Read more...]
A Healthy Breakfast Before School
It's back-to-school time and every parent is thinking about how to get their kids to eat healthy. Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, and that's no cliché - it really is. It has been proven that when a child goes to school without breakfast, their concentration is compromised and so are their grades. Beginning your child's day with a healthy breakfast will help keep their blood sugar stable, which supports concentration, calmness and focus. My son, who is now 12, has … [Read more...]
Bean Salad Sandwich For Health
Perfect for a spectacular picnic in the park, the Tuscan White Bean Salad Sandwich is a light, refreshing salad made with organic beans, which provide nutritious protein and fiber. The high-fiber content of beans helps to keep the net carbs low, resulting in a deliciously reduced-carb sandwich. French Meadow Bread, at only 5 net carbs per slice, is a perfect base for this healthful and tasty white bean salad sandwich that is filled with organic goodness. Tuscan White Bean Salad Sandwich with … [Read more...]
A delicious summer tart made without dairy
Lunds & Byerly's recipe I remember picking wild blackberries right out of my backyard in Eugene, Ore., when I was a kid. I endured scratches from thorns, nasty mosquito bites and stained purple clothes just to get a mouth full of those little juicy sun drops. Blackberries, as well as other types of berries, are not only tasty, but very good for your health. Blackberries are a good source of iron and folate. Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin that occurs naturally in food and helps … [Read more...]
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