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Lunch Today: Mixed Greens and Quinoa Salad
Post on by Paula Gallagher
We had some beautiful weather last week and it felt like spring! Once the weather turns from frigid to warm, I tend to eat fewer soups and stews and start enjoying lighter, fresh salads. This salad is full of...... -
3 Ways to Check if Your Heart Is Healthy
Post on by Village Green Nutrition Team
Do you know if your heart is in good condition? Problems don’t always come with clear-cut warning signs, like a startling chest clutch followed by a fall to the...... -
Dinner Today: Hearty Winter Quinoa Salad with Warm Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Post on by Paula Gallagher
After spending hours outside on a frozen pond over the weekend, the last thing I felt like either making or eating was a salad. A body warming soup or a hearty stew seemed more appropriate, but this quinoa...... -
Great Reasons to Eat More Oats
Post on by Paula Gallagher
A steaming hot bowl of oatmeal is THE ultimate cold weather food. And not only are oats comforting, they are also very good for you. They are loaded with vitamins and minerals like phosphorus, thiamine, immune-boosting Read more -
Breakfast Today: Delicious Rustic Muffins
Post on by Paula Gallagher
These rustic muffins are the perfect food to bring on a long hike or even a camping trip. Throw them in a container and you have a quick breakfast or a pre-hiking snack that will help keep you...... -
Father's Day Dinner: Beer Bean Chili
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Steaks, sausages and hamburgers on the grill are almost synonymous with Father's Day when the perfect meal comes to mind. But many men are jumping on the meatless bandwagon for various reasons, including a healthier lifestyle. Even going meatless one day per week...... -
Dinner Tonight: Hearty Vegan Minestrone
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
As parts of the United States still continue with low temperatures, you may be looking for recipes that will help you stay warm on a cold winter day! We’ve got you covered with of one of our favorite soup recipes... vegan minestrone. Minestrone...... -
Valentine's Day Dessert: Strawberry Chia Pudding
Post on by Paula Gallagher
This yummy Strawberry Chia Pudding is the perfect treat to show someone how much you love them. The recipe is vegan and is made with strawberries, chia seeds and nondairy milk. This is from Dr. Neal Barnard's Cookbook for Reversing Diabetes. Chia seeds...... -
Dessert Tonight: Chocolate Hazelnut Avocado Pudding
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Valentine's Day is definitely an indulgent holiday, especially when it comes to chocolate. And although most chocolate is high in fat, sugar and not-so-natural ingredients, good dark chocolate has many positive things going for it. Benefits include a lower risk of cardiovascular disease,...... -
Dinner Tonight: Vegetable and Miso Marinated Cod
Post on by Paula Gallagher
We are a busy family. We are out of the house for hours in the evening, and eating out is not only costly but can have a detrimental effect on your waistline. I am always looking for quick and easy meals that everyone......
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