Did you know that the famous cartoon Popeye was responsible for boosting the consumption of spinach by 33% in the 1930s? Spinach became a popular food for good reason, it is not only tasty but also very healthy. Celebrate this nutrient-rich vegetable on March 26th for National Spinach Day!   The unique nutrient profile of…

In many cultures, it’s customary to begin a meal with a salad. From Greek to Caesar, there is an abundance of salads to choose from. Grab a wooden bowl, tongs, and toss together your favorite mixed greens for National Salad Month this May.   Salads can be a prelude to a meal or a meal…

Did you know that spinach is mostly water? Spinach is made up of about 91% water, which explains why cooked spinach “shrinks” so much. Cook up a bowl of this dark green vegetable on March 26th for National Spinach Day.   You are probably familiar with the cartoon Popeye and his love for spinach. That…

Did you know that March 26th is National Spinach Day? This leafy green vegetable, beloved by Popeye, has many wonderful health benefits. Spinach is packed with many vitamins and minerals, and can be enjoyed in numerous ways.   Eating this vegetable comes with a few health benefits including improved blood sugar control, a decreased risk…

St. Patrick’s Day may be over, but we can still enjoy some festive green for National Spinach Day on March 26th! This day is a great time to focus on all of the health benefits spinach has to offer, as well as its versatility for recipes.   National Spinach Day is a great time to…

Do you remember watching reruns of Popeye the Sailorman at a young age?  Did you ever wish your muscles would grow like his after you ate a can of spinach?  Unfortunately, spinach does not cause your muscles to grow like that.  But, spinach does keep you healthy and provide your body with many essential nutrients,…

The gorgeous bright orange, green and red colors of this dish remind me of the beginning of fall. This dish works great as an appetizer or as a side dish. Its combination of the mildly sweet, soft squash, slightly bitter spinach and crunchy sweet but tart pomegranate makes each bite a perfect mix of flavors and textures.

The Superfood, Spinach It seems that your mother may have been on to something when she told you to “eat your spinach” for dinner! Spinach is bursting with healthful properties including being an excellent source of a slew of vitamins and minerals. This delicate green is high in antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamin K, vitamin A, iron,…

If you have been following my recipe posts for a while, you probably figured out by now that I love balancing different flavors and textures to blend together into one harmonious dish. This spinach salad is true to that theme. The sweetness of the dates and the strawberries blend beautifully with the slight bitterness of the spinach and the saltiness of the nuts. Because the dressing is warm when poured over the spinach, it slightly wilts the leaves, taking away their slightly raw and bitter taste. All the while keeping it fresh and crunchy with all of the nutrients intact.

This dish is an explosion of antioxidants and nutrients from both the orange carotenoids in the sweet potato and the green chlorophyll in the spinach. The spinach and sweet potato complement each other beautifully in this dish that makes a wonderfully cozy side dish or appetizer.

These stuffed mushrooms make for an impressive appetizer but take minimal effort. They are filling and delicious and satisfy both meat and vegetarian eaters because of the mushrooms’ “meaty” texture. Stuffed mushrooms can be used as a side dish as well with a light lunch or dinner.

Yesterday, March 26, was Spinach Day! While you may not be interested in eating spinach straight out of a can like Popeye, the health benefits of spinach are worth giving it a try in a few different recipes.   You may remember Popeye eating a full can of spinach to gain super strength. Although you…

In this Issue: Celebrating the 27th Anniversary of National Nutrition Month How Eating Breakfast Can Benefit Children The Link Between a Healthy Diet & Cancer The Best Foods for Spring Eat Your Way to a Good Night’s Sleep Feature Food of the Month: Figs Healthy Recipe: Fig and Oat Bars Celebrating the 27th Anniversary of…