On a chilly winter evening, there’s nothing quite as comforting as a steaming bowl of soup to warm you up. While it might be tempting to hibernate during the cold season, maintaining an active lifestyle is crucial year-round, even when it’s frosty outside. After a brisk winter walk, reward yourself with a hearty bowl of…

Nothing hits the spot quite like a hot bowl of soup on a cold winter’s day. Soup has been consumed for thousands of years because not only is it tasty, but it can be easy to make and convenient. For these reasons and many others, January has been designated as National Soup Month.   When…

Now that it’s January, we’re getting into the frostier months of the year. When it’s cold and snowing outside, I always find myself craving food that will warm and comfort me inside. My go-to meal is none other than soup! January is National Soup Month, which is fitting given the winter season.   There are…

February is one of the coldest months of the year, which is why it comes as no surprise that National Homemade Soup Day is on February 4th! With the temperature continuing to drop throughout the month, get cozy and warm yourself up with a nice hearty bowl of soup.   One of the major reasons…

Did you know January is National Soup Month? With the winter weather in full blast, it’s certainly good news if you’re looking for a way to warm up. Soup is an incredibly versatile food and can be part of a meal as either an appetizer or entree.   Soup Basics   In traditional French cuisine,…

Soup makes the perfect meal during the cold, winter months because of the warm and comforting feeling it provides.  One of the greatest things about soup is it’s a quick and easy meal that is full of healthy ingredients such as vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and lean proteins.   Nowadays, it is easy to pick…

Each year, the second week of November is designated as National Split Pea Soup Week – and for good reason!  Split pea soup is a savory and wholesome dish that is perfect for the changing of seasons.   There are many varieties of split pea soup but the most common ingredients are split peas, broth, onions…

The Powerful Papaya By Charna Sheinfeld,  Nutrition Intern When I think of papaya, its bright orange hue reminds me of the sunshine, which tells me that summer is on its way. How fitting is it then, that papaya, an early summer fruit, is the food of the month of June. These long sphere shaped fruits…

This soup is a great appetizer or dessert for a spring or summer meal. The papaya makes for an extremely soft buttery consistency and sweet, but mellow taste. The small amount of ginger and lime add an extra dimension of flavor and freshness to the dish.

Some weeks are longer than others. You all know those weeks where it feels like there is no time to make dinner let alone meal prep. During times like these it’s easy to turn to your nearest fast food drive-thru or Chinese takeout. Fortunately there are ways to make quick meals with what you have…

There is nothing like sitting down to a bowl of steaming hot soup after coming inside from the biting winter cold and stinging rain. When the soup is hearty, chock full of vegetables, and topped off with a nourishing grain like quinoa, it cures all the winter woes! This soup also freezes beautifully, so feel free to double it and stock up your freezer!