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 ...
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How to Make Frozen Herb Cubes
This post teaches you everything you need to know about freezing herbs in olive oil and how to make ready-to-use, frozen herb cubes. It's the ultimate cooking hack!Do you struggle with using up herbs? If so, I bet you're familiar with the scenario of opening your fridge to see that the fresh parsley or basil you got last week is now wilted and rotten. Sound about right?Using fresh ...
Ways to Fill Half Your Plate with Veggies
Learn how you can translate the advice to fill half your plate with veggies into practice!I'm assuming you've heard it before - the general recommendation to make half your plate veggies?As a dietitian and veggie enthusiast, I've given this advice more times than I can count. Mainly because I think it makes sense. It's practical. It's approachable. It makes healthy eating fun and ...
The 6 Best Frozen Vegetables from Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe's is an oasis of affordable, nutritious foods that make healthy eating easy. And one of the best parts of the store is the freezer section. Read on to learn about my picks for the best frozen vegetables from TJ's!FYI: this post is totally not sponsored. I just love TJ's!My love affair with Trader Joe's started during my senior year of college. A few of my friends and I lived ...
Veg World Kitchen Tour
Walk through my new kitchen with me in this sponsored post, made possible by our realtor Brian Gallagher of the Matt Engen Group.Please note that while this post was sponsored, all opinions are my own. For more information, see my sponsored post policy. After years of creating Veg World recipes in apartment kitchens, I am beyond pumped about the kitchen in our new home! Seriously guys, I feel ...
Steamed Veggies: Nutrition, Cooking Tips, and More
Learn about the nutrition of steamed veggies, how to make them, and more!This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see my affiliate disclosure. If you like to cook and eat healthy foods, you have probably wondered what method of cooking preserves the most nutrients in vegetables. I know I have! In general, exposing vegetables to heat of any kind can degrade ...
Easy Meal Prep Guide
In this easy meal prep guide, you'll learn what techniques work best for you and how to get started.Meal prep has a different meaning for everyone. For one person, it may mean preparing a few recipes over the weekend to bring to work and reheat for breakfast and lunch. But another person may think of meal prep as cooking several meal components at once and then using them in a variety of ...
What’s the Difference Between Starchy and Non-Starchy Vegetables?
Learn about the differences between starchy and non-starchy vegetables in this breakdown of their nutrition, benefits, and more!One of the most tried and true pieces of nutrition advice is "eat your veggies!" Vegetables are some of the most nutrient-dense foods that exist. They're loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and provide plant compounds that may prevent disease (1, 2).While ...
Are Frozen Vegetables Healthy?
Learn the pros and cons of fresh and frozen veggies with this science-based answer to the common question: are frozen vegetables healthy?Eating more vegetables is almost always a good thing. But you may be wondering about the differences between fresh and frozen vegetables. Is one healthier than the other? Do they taste different? What about cost?Fresh and frozen vegetables both have ...
What is the Healthiest Cooking Oil?
Ever wonder what cooking oil you should use? This guide breaks down the pros and cons of popular oils to help you make informed choices about the healthiest cooking oil to use in the kitchen!When it comes to healthy cooking and preparing vegetables, what kind of oil you use can make a big difference. Oils add flavor, help you absorb more nutrients from vegetables, and contribute to texture ...