These days there’s a lot of emphasis placed on eating “fresh” fruits and vegetables, but during the Winter when some of your favorites may be out of season, you need to consider alternatives that offer great taste and healthy options for feeding your family. Our advice – check out the refrigerated aisle in the grocery […]
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The Sunny Side of Vitamin D Foods
By bhg_super_admin | Published:So we know that shorter days and less sunlight can lead to the winter blahs, and can wreak havoc on our ability to be happy. This feeling is frequently attributed to a lack of vitamin D. Sunlight is important for us not only because it helps make our food grow, but also because it provides […]
Read moreGo Ahead, Snack at Work!
By bhg_super_admin | Published:You’re making an effort to eat a balanced breakfast, and trying to consciously choose something healthful for lunch – so what happens at work when you just want a little something to snack on? Maybe your worksite has a vending machine – filled with either sugary snacks that will leave you feeling the ‘crash’ an […]
Read moreLove Your Lentils this Year
By bhg_super_admin | Published:When I went looking for recipes for a New Year’s dinner I learned something very interesting. That there are two foods that are traditionally served as New Year’s Eve dishes because they bring good luck – one is pork (a symbol of prosperity and plenty) and the other is lentils (thought to be considered for […]
Read moreMicrowave Magic
By bhg_super_admin | Published:Here’s the scenario: you want a hot meal at lunch but can’t take the time to leave the office – or maybe you could take the time, but there isn’t a place that caters to the lunch crowd within a comfortable distance from your office. Have no fear – most worksites offer a kitchen and […]
Read moreGo Nuts!
By bhg_super_admin | Published:Although they are yummy and a great whole food, nuts are not just for snacking! They can find a place in all types of meals – salads for lunch and delicious main course recipes as well. And you will find that their health benefits can be amazing. In fact, nuts are a great plant based […]
Read moreOh Candy!
By bhg_super_admin | Published:You’ve probably still got a houseful of candy this week – either from your children, or leftover from the treats you bought for the trick-or-treaters. Or maybe the extra made its way to the office where you’ll be confronted by it again and again. We are fascinated by a recent New York Times article that […]
Read moreTrick or Treat?
By bhg_super_admin | Published:Getting children to eat their vegetables, the cornerstone of any good diet, can be very difficult. Because of that, family mealtimes, especially breakfast can be a bit of a power struggle in most households. There is the frequent begging and cajoling to eat more veggies, and the stubborn refusal to change habits that our children […]
Read moreFall Salads
By bhg_super_admin | Published:When we think of salads we think of those that are light and fresh from the garden – they combine leafy lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh herbs and all the bounty of the summer. But don’t stop eating salads just because your garden has been put to bed for the Winter. Instead, try using some cool […]
Read moreFamily Dinner
By bhg_super_admin | Published:In countless studies experts agree – sharing meals helps to keep families strong. Family dinners are often the only time that everyone sits down together in a 24 hour period and they are a great time to catch up on what is happening in everyone’ lives – from school to activities to relationships. Among the […]
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