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Tag: Nutrition Action

  • Wellness Wednesday

    What is on your plate? 10 Steps to a Heart-Healthy Diet Adjust calories in and out to reach a healthy weight. Eat plenty of whole fruits and vegetables. Choose whole not refined grains. Eat healthy proteins. Mostly plants, low-fat or fat-free dairy, seafood, lean cuts of meat or poultry (if consumed), and avoid processed meats. Prepare meals…

  • Foodie Friday

    Do you need a quick salad for a summertime picnic or potluck? Chef Kate from Nutrition Action’s The Healthy Cook has got you set!

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week With the unofficial start of summer just past and the official first day right around the corner, it’s time to prep a summer-fused slaw! Sesame Ginger Slaw Ingredients 1/2 cup Pineapple (chopped into cubes) 1/4 cup Mayonnaise (*optional, vegan) 2 tablespoons Tahini 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated)…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week The flowers are starting to bloom, birds chirping, days growing longer, and weather warming, Spring is in the air! Let’s toss up a healthful Spring salad! Fennel and Radish Salad Ingredients 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Whole-Grain Mustard 1/4 teaspoon Salt 6…

  • Stir-Fry Saturday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Do you have leftover brown rice from an Asian restaurant ? Oftentimes, the rice will be dry, firm, and unsticky the next day… A perfect starter for a fried rice stir-fry adventure! Tex Mex Fried Rice Ingredients 2 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 Garlic Cloves (minced) 2 tablespoons…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you craving a healthful winter soup to stay warm during the chilly months? Do you need to add more vegetable to your meals? Are you seeking ways to add variety to your meal plan? Creamy Vegetable Soup Ingredients 1 large Head of Cauliflower (cut into thin wedges) 3 large Carrots…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week British-ish No Bake Beans Similar to beans served with a full English breakfast and far less sweet than Boston-style beans.  Lots of flavor, easy to prepare, and freezes well! Ingredients 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Onion (sliced) 1 Garlic Clove (minced) 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste 1 Bay Leaf 1…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Tomato and Avocado Salad A quick to prep salad with 5 ingredients or less! Ingredients 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes (halved) 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 Avocado (sliced) Few Leaves of Watercress, Arugula, or Basil Pinch of Salt and Black Pepper (*optional) Directions Toss the halved cherry tomatoes with the…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Fiesta Bowl It’s Summer in a bowl! Ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 large White Onion (1/2 diced and 1/2 thinly sliced) 1 Garlic Clove (minced) A pinch Dried Oregano 1 15-ounce can Black Beans (no salt added) 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1 cup Cabbage (shredded) 1/2 cup White…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chocolate Chia Pudding A sweet treat without the guilt! Ingredients 1/2 cup Chia Seeds 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder (unsweetened) 1/8 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup (may be substituted for Agave or Honey) 2 cups Milk (unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, cow’s milk, or milk of choice) Berries (*optional)…