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 ...
Vegetable Prep Hacks
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 ...
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 ...