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Tag: Sunflower Seeds

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A quick, healthful dish to prep when you’re short on time! Chopped Sweet and Sour Salad Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar 3/4 teaspoon Honey 1 teaspoon Whole-Grain Mustard 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (reduced sodium) 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 3 cups Salad Greens of choice (eg. Spinach, Arugula,…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you in need of a grab and go healthy breakfast for those hectic mornings? Are you seeking a nutrient-rich breakfast you can prep the night before lessoning your morning  to-do list? Are you craving breakfast ideas that you can cater to your unique tastes? Overnight Oats Ingredients 1 cup Rolled Oats…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you short on time and need a quick dish? Are you craving a light healthy meal in less time? Are you seeking ways to use that tub of cottage cheese in the fridge? Cottage Cheese Snack Bowl Ingredients 1/2 cup of Low-Fat Cottage Cheese (*may substitute with non-fat) 1…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week The air is chillier, days gloomier, and rain (or snow) is falling…  Now is the time for a warm healthful soup! Roasted Carrot and Apple Soup Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds (4 cups) Carrots (trimmed and peeled, sliced 1/2-inch thick) 1 large Granny Smith Apple (peeled, cored, and sliced into 1-inch…

  • Tasty Tuesday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Maple & Mustard Pretzel Mix Ingredients 1 cup Pretzels (salted) 3/4 cup Cashews 1/2 cup Almonds 1/2 cup Walnuts 1/4 cup Hazelnuts 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds OR: 2 1/2 cups of a Nut Mixture  1 tablespoon Trader Joes Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds 1…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Apple Nachos Start your Fall with a festive apple picking activity, then prepare this healthy snack for your next football game watch event! Ingredients 1/3 cup Dried Cranberries or Raisins (unsweetened) 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds (unsalted) 2 tablespoons Sunflower Seeds (unsalted, raw or roasted) 3 medium Green or Red Apples (cored…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Sweet and Sour Winter Salad Ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 2 tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar (*may be substituted for regular vinegar) 2 tablespoons Whole-Grain Mustard 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup (*may be substituted for honey or brown sugar) 1/2 teaspoon Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce 1 teaspoon Worcester-shire Sauce 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt 2 cups…

  • Foodie Friday

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week No-Bake Breakfast Bars A healthier option than commercial snack bars. Ingredients 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats 1 cup Unsweetened Puffed Rice Cereal I cup Dried Cranberries 1/2 cup Unsalted Roasted Peanuts 1/2 cup Unsalted Sunflower Seeds 1/4 cup Chia Seeds 3/4 cup Unsalted Peanut Butter 1/2 cup Mild Honey 1 teaspoon Vanilla…

  • Combat Stress by Eating Right

    INFLAMMATION What is it? A natural process that occurs when chemicals are released in the body, which can be helpful for healing injury and fighting infection. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, there is an elevated risk of major diseases, such as: Arthritis Depression Diabetes Cancer Heart Disease Does your regular diet include these foods? Chamomile Tea…