Satisfy your mid-morning or afternoon hunger with these nutritious and tasty vegetable snacks. Instead of reaching for chips or cookies, prep some of these snacks in advance to keep in the fridge for healthy weekday snacking!Snacks make the world go round. They can give you a boost of energy and break up your morning or afternoon at work or school.But, like most things related to food, ...
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Plant Based Calcium: List of Veggie Sources, Absorption, & More
Learn about which vegetables are rich in plant based calcium, how much of this nutrient you need per day, and info about calcium absorption from plants.Since calcium is widely associated with dairy products, many people who follow a plant based diet may wonder what vegetables to eat to meet their calcium needs. There are also questions surrounding the absorption of plant based calcium. ...
Freezing Garlic: How to Preserve Minced Garlic
Learn all about freezing garlic 101 with this ultimate meal prep hack! It's a great way to keep minced garlic on hand for easy cooking on busy nights.Are you a garlic junkie like me? I personally add it to recipes and meals at least a few times a week. In fact, I've used it in hundreds of recipes on this very blog.Usually, I opt for fresh garlic cloves, and always keep a bulb or two ...
Juicer vs Blender: Which is Better?
Juicing and blending veggies is a great way to increase your intake, but you might have questions about the pro and cons of the juicer vs. blender. Read on to learn about how vegetables juices and smoothies are different in taste, texture, and nutrition.Most Americans don't eat enough vegetables. According to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2017, ...
What Are Nightshades? And Are They Bad for You?
Nightshades are a group of plants known as Solanaceae. They allegedly got their name because some of them produce flowers overnight and grow in the shade.There are close to 3,000 species of Solanaceae, some of which are dietary staples in many parts of the world. For example, eggplants, tomatoes, and potatoes are all nightshades that humans have enjoyed for centuries (1).However, most ...
How to Make Homemade Vegetable Wash
When it comes to cleaning veggies, water is effective at removing most bacteria. But if you want an alternative way to clean your produce, try a homemade vegetable wash of vinegar, lemon juice, and water!Have you ever wondered how exactly you should wash produce? Is rinsing veggies with water enough to clean off residue or bacteria? Do you need a fancy, store-bought cleaner? Or should you ...
How to Make a Farmers Market Meal Plan
Love going to the farmers market but need help sticking to a plan? Follow the easy tips in this post to develop weekly meal plans centered around farmers market veggies!Do you tend to get a little too excited when it comes to shopping at the farmers market? In other words, are your eyes bigger than your stomach when you see fresh veggies?Maybe you purchase a ton of produce from the ...
How to Shred Cabbage with a Mandoline
Learn how to shred cabbage for coleslaw or other dishes using a mandoline and sharp knife!One of the keys to enjoying more vegetables in your diet is learning how to cut and slice them in the right ways.Who wants to eat coleslaw with big chunks or leaves of cabbage? Probably no one, right? So much of the appeal of coleslaw stems from the thinly sliced cabbage that makes it ...
What to Bring to the Farmers Market
Wondering what to bring to the farmers market this weekend? Don't forget to pack the essentials listed in this post for a stress-free trip!Farmers market season is quite possibly the greatest time of the year. Fresh veggies, meats and cheeses, good coffee, and if you're lucky, a treat from the local bakery...what more do you need?!But if you're new to the farmers market scene, it can ...
How to Dice a Cucumber
Learn how to dice a cucumber in four easy steps to get perfect, crunchy cucumber pieces for a salad or veggie dish!Stuck on how to prepare a cucumber? I don't blame you!There are tons of different ways to slice a cucumber. You can cut it into thin circles, quarter it, peel it or leave it unpeeled, or just eat it whole in a few big bites.In the below tutorial, I show you how to ...