Muffins are easy to make, carry and eat Depending on the ingredients, muffins can be a healthy mini-meal or a between-meal snack. When we buy muffins at the store or bakery, they are often a dense cupcake without frosting, high in fat and sugar and low in fiber, protein and nutrition. Homemade muffins, however, can […]
The Whole30 Diet – What’s All the Fuss About?
The Whole30® diet, while it has been around for a while, has gained in popularity just recently. The diet is based on a 30 day dietary experiment done by diet founder, Melissa Hartwig, who blogged about her experience and gained much attention. Now with a website, multiple books, and social media, this diet is becoming […]
Pistachio: A Small but Mighty Nut
February 26 is National Pistachio Day! Celebrate the day by introducing your family to this nutritious little nut. Thanks to their high nutritional value and long storage life, pistachios were a key travel food among early explorers and traders, and an ingredient in the first trail mix! Nutrition Facts Pistachios are a good source of […]
