Blog Posts in Category: recipes
February 21, 2018
Find Out If This “Cooking Light” Recipe Is As Easy As It Seems If you flip through the pages of the latest “Cooking Light” magazine, you will find at least 50 new recipes that are advertised as being both healthy and easy. My roommate and I decided to put that to the test by attempting to actually make one of these recipes. After flipping through the pages for a while, we finally decided to try the recipe for a BLT Salad. Here is the recipe: Ingredients: 2 cups halved multicolored cherry... Read More
August 1, 2017
Blueberries Have Some Serious Health Benefits Blueberry season has just begun and you may be surprised by how many local places near you offer pick-your-own blueberry fields. Nothing beats the taste of fresh blueberries in the summer, and they are very versatile as well. This superfood can be used in pies, muffins, smoothies, and pancakes or as toppings for yogurt, cereal and oatmeal and so much more. According to Medical News Today, besides being delicious, there are a lot of health benefits... Read More
June 14, 2017
Check Out These Healthy Summer Recipes! Now that summer has arrived, it is time for new and exciting recipes. Recipes that are quick, easy, and can cool you off when it gets too hot! Check out this list of summer recipes: Carnitas Burrito Bowls from Fit Foodie Finds Grilled Sweet Potato Pizzas from Fit Foodie Finds Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta Salad from The Healthy Maven Orange Strawberry Avocado Salad from Ambitious Kitchen Pumpkin Seed and Avocado Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches from... Read More
January 5, 2016
Be the healthiest version of you that there’s ever been with energy from superfoods A lot of definitions get thrown around what a superfood actually is. While the term itself isn’t scientific, it defines a specific food that has been proven to ward off certain health risks and comes packed with vital nutrients, plus they taste great. It’s like a win-win for your taste buds and health. #1 Watermelon First on the list is watermelon. With one of the highest levels of alkaline in fruit, it’s a... Read More
December 4, 2014
Don’t have enough time in the morning to have a full blown sit-down breakfast? Lots of us don’t, it’s hard to get out the door every morning and to campus on time. There are lots of recipes out there that are quick and healthy to keep you going throughout the day. If you ever heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day, you have heard right. Research has been shown that people who eat a nutritious breakfast in the morning, are healthier than people that don’t eat breakfast in the... Read More
September 6, 2013
What exactly are chia seeds? They come from a desert plant called salvia hispanica, originated from Central America. Research finds that Chia seeds are a great source of omega - 3 fatty acid and also contains a surprising amount of fiber. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 1 ounce of chia seeds provides 10 grams of fiber. That's almost half of your suggested daily amount! Chia seeds also provide a good amount of easily digestible protein and minerals such as iron and calcium.... Read More
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