Despite our recent “heat wave” of 40 degree temps here in VT, I must remind myself that we aren’t even 1 month into Winter. So, expecting more cool weather in our future, it’s a good time of year for hot meals. This recipe for Black Bean Soup is a favorite from Recipes for Living 2011 Edition, our most recent Green […] read more »
Not a fan of spinach? No worries. You may not even taste it in this dish. Which, btw, features one of my favs — meatballs. They’re just so yummy. Sometimes I gently fry them in canola oil, sometimes I bake them. It doesn’t really matter taste-wise as I always drop them into a bubbling pot of tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, […] read more »
One key to managing hunger and disordered eating is to have a few ideas for healthy snacks. Letting yourself get too hungry is a major trap if you’re aiming to become a normal eater. Once you get too hungry, eating rich processed foods (a bag of chips is pretty easy to grab and go, after all) and eating too much […] read more »
Craving a Shamrock Shake for St. Patrick’s Day, but with a few more nutrients? Try this Green Mountain green smoothie recipe from Robyn Priebe, our dietitian and healthy recipe guru: 2 packed cups baby spinach 1 orange, peeled ½ cup chopped pineapple ½ cup green grapes 1 tablespoon of lime juice Ice cold water, as needed Place all ingredients in […] read more »
It’s that time again in Vermont where sweet corn fields finally blaze into their glory as summer starts to fade. A beautiful time of the year, although bittersweet for those of us who live here because we know we’re saying goodbye to this all-too-short season. Maybe that’s one reason why the corn makes this time of year so much, um, […] read more »
Sometimes, no matter how conscientiously you pick out your produce, you end up with something that just isn’t delicious. Twice this summer, I have carefully selected melons which were unblemished, seemed heavy and hollow, and then cut them open only to find they were just icky. The watermelon had a rubbery texture; the canteloupe was downright crunchy and odd. The […] read more »
If I had to pick one food that seems to be gracing more tables these days, it’s Greek yogurt. Thick, creamy, tangy, it’s a perfect base for many a food. Today, Nicole Rohrig, soon-to-be-RD who is interning with us this summer, tells us all about it. You can also find Nicole on her own blog Food Enthusiasm: A New Look […] read more »
Cruciferous vegetables are reaaaaaalllly good for you. Most experts reccommend eating at least one serving of cruciferous veg per day, which is the minimum we serve at our healthy weight loss spa. They are lauded for cancer-fighting properties as well as awesome vitamins and minerals like C, A, and even calcium. So what is a cruciferous veggie, you ask? Anything […] read more »
Don’t you hate when you discover an old package of blueberries in the back of your fridge, looking a lot less sexy than they did two weeks ago when you picked them up at the store? Sigh. Never fear, those soft and nearly wrinkled berries need not head to the compost pile just yet. Pretty much any kind of overripe-yet-not-quite-gone fruit […] read more »
At our healthy weight loss spa, we’re constantly seeking out ways to make whole grains more interesting. Quinoa is pretty interesting on its own, with a fascinating place in history among the Incan empire and a relatively high amount of protein content. But many people wouldn’t consider making a cold salad with it, which is one of my favorite ways […] read more »
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