Enjoy this refreshing Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad! By: Natasha’s Kitchen Yield: 1-2 servings Ingredients 1 lb Roma tomatoes 1 English cucumber 1/2 medium red onion, sliced 2 avocados, diced 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil or sunflower oil Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
Start Summer off with Seasonal Produce!
What’s in Season? Find what's in season near you by clicking here! Seasonal Produce is Packed with Antioxidants and Fiber! Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that can create a domino effect of reactions, which can cause damage to the cells in your body. Oxidative stress occurs … [Read more...]
Recipe: Quinoa Breakfast Scramble
This is a delicious breakfast idea to jump start your day! By: Wendy Polisi Yield: 1-2 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 2 eggs, scrambled 1/2 avocado, cubed 1 tablespoon salsa 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt Directions: Place quinoa in a … [Read more...]
Carbohydrates: Does Quality Really Matter?
All About Carbohydrates Did you know that carbohydrates, which are broken down to glucose in the body, are the main source of energy for the brain? It is only during extreme situations that the body will break down protein to fuel the brain. The brain prefers glucose, which primarily comes from … [Read more...]