North Carolina pastor Richard Joyner started a network of gardens in his community to grow healthy food for church members and locals. A member of a North Carolina Baptist church is now able to reduce his daily intake of medication thanks to a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables provided by his pastor. Pastor […]
First Lady Michelle Obama was joined by local DC students for this year’s Fall White House Kitchen Garden Harvest. Following the harvest, Mrs. Obama and students prepared a tasty lunch with the vegetables that were harvested. Be sure to try out her recipe for Kitchen Garden Salad Bowl with Zesty Chicken, Quinoa, and Farro at […]
How do you like your eggs in the morning? Poached, fried, baked and boiled, according to #CNNFood’s latest challenge. We asked you to show us the food that gets you fueled up for the day ahead. The result? A dazzling array of dishes that will make you want to ditch that muesli and reach for […]
Date When Celebrated : Always October 14 National Dessert Day is a rich day filled with yummy treats! Celebrate National Dessert Day today. For just one day, forget about the calories and high fat content in many desserts. Then, tomorrow you can go back to your diet. It’s easy to enjoy National Dessert Day […]
FACT: According to a recent analysis of U.S. grocery buys, processed foods now make up more than 60 percent of all the calories Americans purchases. And above 80% highly processed foods that households are purchasing are higher in fat, sugar and salt, on average, compared to the less-processed foods. So it’s no wonder these snacks […]
This cold and flu season, try reaching for relief in your refrigerator instead of the medicine cabinet! Even better than getting over a cold quickly is preventing yourself from catching one to begin with. Building up your immune system is key and eating the right foods is an easy place to begin. Start with the […]
Scrolling through my Twitter feed last Friday morning while taking a bite out of my pumpkin muffin, I could tell that fall season was officially among us. While most of the pumpkin treats you’ll see this year are fattening and loaded with sugar, these pumpkin recipes are actually quite healthy. Enjoy and happy fall! 1. […]
You know those small McMuffins you get at McDonald’s that you secretly love? Well, the iconic fast-food chain recently announced it will be using real butter in its McMuffins, bagels and biscuits moving forward. Prior to the announcement, McDonald’s was using liquid margarine. One McDonald’s location (Manhattan) has already made the change. While this is […]
For lunch or dinner, America’s favorite sandwich is topped off with a piece of cheese and then enjoyed by millions and celebrated each year on September 18 as it is National Cheeseburger Day. There are many theories to the beginning of the cheeseburger dating back to the 1920′s. One story suggests that Lionel Sternberger is […]
We know it tastes great during the summer and has been infused in a number of drinks, but there is so much more to watermelon than you know. Just check out 5 of these facts that prove watermelon truly is one of nature’s most powerful foods: 1. Watermelon almost has no fat. Unlike other fruits […]
Grocery shopping usually isn’t at the top of anyone’s list of fun activities. For people with diabetes it can seem especially overwhelming – The carbohydrates! The sugar! Making healthy choices! But with a little planning, grocery shopping can be a very effective tool in meeting goals, from managing blood sugar levels to losing weight. “Planning […]
GETTY Article By Marianne Gravely, Food Safety Technical Information Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA Back to school, back to the books, back in the saddle or back in the car for all the parents. The new school year means its back to packing lunches and after-school snacks for students, scouts, athletes, dancers, and […]
