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 ...
Vegetable Prep Hacks
How to Make Quick Pickled Red Onions
Happy Friday to the Veg World! This week flew by, and it was full of checking off some major "to do's" that have been on my list for a while.As you all know, I love to keep my fridge stocked with healthy foods if I'm having a busy week. Luckily, I spent all day on Monday testing recipes so the leftovers would be available for lunches and quick dinners.These Quick Pickled Red Onions have ...
5 Ways to Eat More Local Vegetables
You’ve heard it here before: summer is the BEST time of year to eat local vegetables.During these sunny months, bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, and other summer classics seem never-ending!With so much available produce, it's a great time to eat more locally grown vegetables to support your community and improve your health.Read on to learn why it's beneficial to eat local ...
How to Assemble a Vegetable Platter Like a Pro
Learn how to assemble a vegetable platter that will keep your guests coming back for more!Aside from the holiday season, summer (especially around the 4th of July) is one of the best times of year for hosting parties and cookouts. It's also a great time to enjoy all of the wonderful fresh produce of the season.Most summer parties take the form of a good ol' fashioned BBQ, with burgers ...
How to Make Riced Broccoli
Move over cauliflower, there's another rice-able vegetable in town! In all seriousness, I love riced cauliflower and think it's an AMAZING way to pack more veggies into meals. It's a staple at our house, and goes great with stir fries, among other dishes. I've even been seeing people on Instagram putting riced cauliflower in their morning oatmeal lately. WOAH. I need to try that (perhaps for a ...
How to Stock Your Freezer and Pantry Like a Dietitian
Having a well stocked freezer and pantry is the MOST important aspect of healthy eating. Wait, what?! It's not knowing how to cook like a chef, having access to fresh veggies and fruits, or following a "diet" and strict meal plan?! Nope, it's not!Just keeping healthy staples on hand can make a huge difference when it comes to eating well. Preparation is key. Read on for my favorite foods to ...
7 Ways to Eat More Veggies Without Really Trying
I'm sure you all know this by now. But I love veggies.There I said it!Really, I do. Vegetables are nature's best gift to all of us. They are filled with nutrients, and eating more vegetables is a known way to stay healthy, decrease your risk for certain diseases, and live well.Adding more vegetables to your daily meals and snacks is a great start to eating a balanced diet. If you have ...
How to Use a Dehydrator to Eat More Plants
Almost every month I find myself ooo-ing and ahh-ing over a new kitchen appliance. First, it was the slow cooker. Next, the spiralizer. And I can't forget about the mandoline, the NutriBullet, the VitaMix, and well...you get the picture.My recent obsession? The dehydrator! Using this tool to dry out fruits and vegetables is an easy way to spice up your eating routine, and to add different ...
How to Cook Spaghetti Squash
As some of you may know, March is National Nutrition Month! This year's theme, assigned by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is "put your best fork forward." Today, my fellow interns and I created a video about how to chop and cook different vegetables. Our goal was to teach the veteran population about ways to eat more veggies and make small steps towards putting their best fork forward. We ...
Produce Conversions Made Easy
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I'm sure many of you are preparing to host family and friends for the holidays. This year marks my first time hosting the traditional turkey dinner (with lots of veggie sides, of course)!As I began to prepare the menu, I came across many recipes, including my own, that call for certain cup amounts of produce. So I got to thinking, how many apples are ...