Blackberry These sweet, earthy berries are an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber. Blackberries' anthocyanin richness shows in their deep-purple color. Enjoy blackberries as a snack or in salads, sauces or desserts. Blueberry Adored for their deep-blue hue and...
Feta Yogurt Sauce -This sauce is based on a recipe by Indian cookbook author Madhur Jaffrey. It’s a great accompaniment to spicy Indian food as well as salmon. - Recipe: - 2 cups low-fat plain Greek yogurt - 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped...
Canola Low in saturated fat and high in mono- and polyunsaturated fats, including omega-3s, canola oil has a light flavor that makes it a versatile ingredient. Replace solid fats such as butter or margarine with canola oil when cooking or baking. Canola oil works well...
Lighter Mayonnaise -The normal ratio of to egg yolks is ¾ to 1 cup oil per egg yolk. Cutting back on the oil and incorporating water at the end makes a lighter mayo that is still creamy. Omit water and replace it with ¼ cup oil for a traditional full-fat version....
You may think of seaweed to be as the slimy green stuff at the bottom of the lake you try to avoid touching, although did you know some seaweed is edible?! Most are turned off by the thought of eating seaweed although seaweed is rich in essential minerals and...
In honor of America's Independence Day, let's review a few of the healthy habits of early Americans. (We'll focus on the healthier habits that our founding fathers and early Americans enjoyed in late 1770s and early 1800s because we know they weren't perfect either!)...
We all know how excited our kids get for the 4th of July. Whether you are heading up to the cabin, spending the day with family, or celebrating at your home--the day is simply not the same without a festive July 4 dessert. Here’s a fun and easy recipe to spark your...
OHW certified massage therapist, Mary Holz CMT, shares information and benefits of integrated muscle therapy and orthopedic massage. Have you heard of Integrated Muscle Therapy & Orthopedic Massage? I hadn't either until I took multiple training sessions on this...
Jump rope workouts are excellent calorie torching and fat blasting workouts for anytime of the year, but especially when you are forced indoors. Here are a few jump rope workout ideas for a rainy day, a snowy day or when you just need to squeeze in a sweaty, heart...