Category: Ingredient Spotlight
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Spinach Health Benefits & Our Favorite Spinach Recipes
I decided to jump on Veggie Bud’s Blog February Veggie of the Month Spinach! Spinach is a powerhouse vegetable and I decided it would be fun to teach my children about it and how good it is for their bodies. I challenged us to eat it everyday in a different way for a week. I…
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The Sugar Wars – Natural vs Refined
In keeping with my sugar theme, I wanted to present you with which naturally added sugars are best for you if you wanted to consume some, but it seems that the research is all over the place. There is some research that says adding honey, maple syrup, date syrup, coconut sugar can have benefits because they…
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All About Apples and Apple Recipes
Since we all have an abundance of apples from our picking adventures over the last month, I wanted to share the health benefits of apples with you! One serving, or one medium apple, provides about 95 calories, 0 gram fat, 1 gram protein, 25 grams carbohydrate, 19 grams sugar (naturally occurring), and 3 grams fiber. Apples…
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Zucchini Health Benefits and Zucchini Recipe Ideas
Zucchini has zero fat, and is high in water and fiber. It also has significant amounts of vitamins B6, riboflavin, folate, C, and K, and minerals (potassium and manganese). It is a summer squash that also contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. Other Health Benefits of Zucchini And Why You Should Eat It! 1. Improves digestion Zucchini is…
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Oat Flour Uses & Health Benefits!
I love using Oat Flour in my baking (especially as a Gluten Free Alternative) and I wanted to tell you why! In just one serving of oat flour, which is less than half a cup, you receive almost 200% of your daily intake of Manganese. You’ll also get, 41% of your daily intake of phosphorus,…
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Back to School No Bake 5 Ingredient Granola Bars – Nut Free & Dairy Free
. We are starting to think about back to school and to get us into the groove I made no bake 5 ingredient school safe granola bars. We start school later in the northeast and still have about 2 weeks before school starts, but I am making a list of what I can bake to…
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Healthy Foods for Nursing
What is believed to increase your Milk Supply? Consuming Galactagogues, which are lactogenic foods or herbs, are believed to help with the secretion of milk but it is not proven. Many mothers rely on Galactagogues like oats, lactation teas, fenugreek, thistle supplements, brewer’s yeast, dark leafy greens, hops, and barley to increase their supply. (Personally,…
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Pumpkin Seeds
An ounce of pumpkin seeds (28 grams) contain 151 calories and are rich in antioxidants, iron, zinc, magnesium and many other nutrients. 1. Pumpkin seeds are full of antioxidants Antioxidants may help protect against disease and reduce inflammation 2. Some evidence suggests that pumpkin seeds may help prevent certain types of cancer (stomach, breast, lung…
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Avocados
One-third of a medium avocado has 80 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients making it a great nutrient-dense food choice 1. They are stocked with omega-3 fatty acids and natural vitamin E These are both great for your brain 2. Avocados contain a quarter of your daily vitamin C This plays an…
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Cherries
One cup of cherries contains 90 calories with an ample supply of fiber, protein, vitamin A and C, a powerhouse of antioxidants, and a natural source of melatonin. 1. Helps With Arthritis And Inflammatory Conditions Cherries’ abundant supply of antioxidants, specifically polyphenols, have been linked to reduced levels of nitric oxide — a compound associated with osteoarthritis…
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