Chickpeas are a wonderful canvas to celebrate every season. In summer, we of course enjoy chickpea hummus for an easy snack or sandwich spread. Lately though, we can’t get enough of refreshing chickpea salads! Seasonal summer produce makes these salads sing, creating perfect main or side dishes at summer picnics, barbeques, or simple meals at […]
Dairy Delicious
Did you know that dairy is considered its very own food group? Yes, along with fruit, vegetables, protein foods, and grains, dairy is one of the five major food groups. My Plate is a helpful tool to help us see what the food groups are and how much from each food group should fill our […]
Get your family to eat more fruits and vegetables
We all know that fruits and vegetables are important. And most of us don’t eat enough. How many cups or servings of vegetables do you need per day? It depends. This web-based tool from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) can help you. Vital to Health Vegetables and fruits contain vitamins and minerals vital […]
