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 ...
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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 ...
How to Use Frozen Meals to Eat More Plants
Thank you to Lean Cuisine for sponsoring this post! Please note that while I received compensation for this post, all opinions are my own.Last month, I spoke at a local wellness event during which a young man approached me to chat about healthy eating. He noted that he didn't grow up eating a balanced diet and had no experience in the kitchen, but that he wanted to start incorporating more ...
Holiday Gift Guide for the Vegetable Lover
Please the vegetable lovers in your life with a veggie-centric gift! From kitchen gadgets to non-kitchen essentials, this Holiday Gift Guide for the Vegetable Lover has something for every budget and style. Happy December, veggie enthusiasts!This is an exciting holiday season for the Veg World! For one, I'll be running my first ever "12 Days of Vegmas" starting on Monday 12/11 through ...
How to Build a Healthy Baked Potato
Learn how to build a healthy baked potato with all the right fix-ins for a balanced meal!Are Baked Potatoes Good For You? White potatoes have a bad reputation, mainly because they are usually fried and coated with salt. But in reality, they are loaded with nutrients and can be a healthy addition to balanced meals when they are baked, roasted or boiled. A single baked potato has 25% of the ...
7 Basic Cooking Techniques for Vegetables
Preparing more vegetables and cooking at home is a simple strategy that can greatly improve your health. And there's research to back it!A recent study in Public Health Nutrition found that those who cooked dinner at home 6 to 7 times a week consumed healthier foods and less overall calories than those who did not prepare their own meals as often.What's more, other research has reported ...
How to Make a Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Do you ever have those weeks where it feels like you go to sleep on Monday and the next thing you know, you're waking up on Friday? Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining that the work week flew by. I just can't believe how quickly it happened!This week has definitely been one of transition: swapping the summer clothes in my closet for my fall and winter gear (#apartmentproblems); adding some ...
4 Ways to Preserve Summer Vegetables for Winter
Make the most of your summer harvest with these 4 Easy Ways to Preserve Summer Vegetables for Winter!If you have been following the Veg World for a while, you probably know all about my love for seasonal veggies! Even if you are new to the blog, you might have picked up on that ;-).Over the years, I have done my fair share of experiments on how to best preserve vegetables to be enjoyed ...