What’s so special about sweet potatoes? Sweet potatoes are a root vegetable that have incredible nutritional and health benefits. They are high in fiber and provide antioxidants, which help protect against cell damage. Like other orange and yellow fruits, they are rich in beta carotene. Beta carotene converts into vitamin A, which supports healthy vision […]
Know Your Fats
Google the term coconut oil or canola oil and health, and you will discover a vast amount of information referencing conflicting research and opinions – much of which may be misinformation, or at least not complete information. They do not make it easy to navigate nutrition information! Fat, like carbohydrate and protein, is a macronutrient […]
Get Out the Muffin Pan and Get the Family in the Kitchen
This is a great time of the year to become more creative in the kitchen, while involving the whole family. For inspiration, get your muffin pans out from the back of the cupboard and invite your family to brainstorm what foods they could make in a muffin pan. As yummy as they are, don’t limit […]
