Choo! Choo! There’s a new train in town, and it’s express to a healthy gut. This train is the whole grain train, and it is ready for you and your family to step aboard.   To understand what a whole grain is, you must first understand the anatomy of a grain itself. A whole grain…

Did you know that increasing your whole grain intake can be beneficial to your overall health? Swapping out refined carbohydrates for whole grain products is rarely a bad idea! Increase your consumption throughout the month of September for National Whole Grain Month.   There are so many health benefits associated with whole grain products, that…

We’ve all been there. Struggling between the love of baking and the attempt to lead a healthier lifestyle. There are many flour options on the market today, each one providing a nutritional boost to your baked goods.   5 Flours to Try the Next Time You Bake 1.Quinoa Flour   Quinoa flour is growing in…

Quinoa is so simple to prepare and with a few additional ingredients, you can impress your family or guests with a nutritious salad that can be used as a side dish or even an appetizer. It is pleasing to the eyes and mouth as it is both colorful and tasty with a mixture of textures. Roasted peppers add a lot of flavor to the salad as roasting brings out the sweetness of the peppers. The edamame add an extra dimension to the salad in both their flavor, crunch and nutrient content.

The Magic of Quinoa By Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern Most people have heard and probably tasted Quinoa by now. It was only a few years ago that quinoa was an item only found in specialty health food stores, reserved for those “health nuts” among us to enjoy. So what is so special about this pseudo…

September is celebrated as Whole Grains Month in the world of food and nutrition.  Each year, there is a different theme. The theme for 2014 is “Make the Switch”.  As you can guess, this theme is referring to switching from refined grains to whole grains! Making the switch can be as simple and easy as…

Simple, good for you flavors come to life in this healthy side dish. This
recipe highlights the power that herbs and natural flavors of whole foods
can have over your taste buds. Enjoy your whole grains and veggies in this
delicious combination!

Grains have been a huge part of people’s diets for centuries and have provided excellent health benefits throughout the years.  By now you probably know that it is better to eat whole grains such as whole wheat pastas, cereals, brown rice, and oatmeal, than refined grains.  But have you ventured into trying some of the…

In this issue: Gluten Free Diet 101 • Gluten Free, Weight Loss, and Your Health • Quinoa. The feature article in this month’s newsletter called Gluten Free Diet: 101 will provide information about what a gluten free diet entails and who really needs to follow it. Find out the facts before jumping on the bandwagon of this trendy diet! While many of you probably know that quinoa is one of the highest protein containing grains, there are many people that have never heard of it. Try my Spiced Quinoa with Veggies for a fast and super-healthy dish!

In this Issue: Keep your Skin Healthy from the Inside Out! Celebrate National Men’s Health Week Proper Hydration During the Summer Months Enjoy Trail Mix Day this August, but Beware of Fat Traps! Freshen Up this Summer with some Tasty Fruits and Veggies Feature Food of the Month: Quinoa Recipe of the Month: Quinoa and…