Did you know that in some parts of the world zucchinis are also called courgetti? This August 8th celebrate this versatile vegetable in your favorite summer meal. While this summer squash is made up of primarily water, it is still packed with numerous micronutrients, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. The phytonutrient, beta-carotene, found in zucchini provides…
It is Zucchini Season! Celebrate National Zucchini Day (Plus 3 Easy Recipes)
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerSweet, Sweet Zucchini Bread
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerDid you know that the zucchini variety of summer squash is native to Italy? The word zucchini comes from the Italian zucchino, meaning a small squash. It was brought over to America in the 1920s, where it was often referred to as the “green Italian squash” and was not recognizable. Boy have things changed!…
The Best Vegetables to “Zoodle”: A Creative take on Pasta
/1 Comment/by Bonnie R. Giller“Zoodling” originated as the term for zucchini spirals made into noodles. Zoodling vegetables is a creative way to make meals look good, taste amazing, boost your servings per day of vegetables, and eliminate heavy gluten products in pasta-like dishes and other meals for those who need to be gluten-free (i.e. Celiac Disease). Usually, zoodling is…
Spaghetti the Healthy Way
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerI hope you all have been having a wonderful New Year so far! To start your New Year on the right foot, start by celebrating National Spaghetti Day the healthier way. Most people make the same resolution every year- to change their diet and to exercise more. The thing is that most do not end…
Spring 2011: To Your Health
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn this Issue: National Nutrition Month: Eat right with Color • The Long Awaited 2010 Dietary Guidelines Just Released • The Many Benefits of Berries • Spring into Soy • Bring Your Pressure Down During National High Blood Pressure Education Month • Featured Food of the Season: Zucchini Squash • Recipe of the Season: Stuffed Zucchini with Turkey, Brown Rice and Edamame
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