Shopping to Eat Healthy

 If your goal for 2022 is to improve your health and wellness, start by stocking your pantry with healthy food options. You're much more likely to increase healthy consumption and make healthier recipes if you have a healthy ingredients on hand.

Stock up on whole grains, frozen/canned and fresh in season produce, and lean unprocessed protein options.

Here is a great grocery list option to get you started.

Utah State University professionals have created a recipe platform for healthy recipe creation using ingredients you have on hand. Stock you pantry with healthy choices and check-out these forms to CREATE healthy meals your family is sure to love. Click below links for free downloads.  

CREATE a soup

CREATE a stir-fry

CREATE a skillet meal

CREATE a salad

CREATE a sandwich/wrap

CREATE a pizza

CREATE a smoothie

Check out the links below and let me know what you think. CREATE a stir-fry and CREATE a smoothie are two of my favorites.

Fruit Kabobs

Christmas is a time for celebration and traditions. Unfortunately this time of year also brings a variety of sickness. Combating illness with a healthy dose of Vitamin C can prevent sickness and increase your recovery rate. 

Berries and citrus fruits are filled with vitamin C. Finding ways to increase your fruit intake during the holidays can improve your wellness and prevent sickness. 

Check out these celebratory fruit kabobs your family is sure to love:

Grinch Fruit Kabobs

• grapes
• strawberries
• marshmallows

Candy Cane Kabobs

• Strawberry slices
• Banana slices

Santa Fruit Kabobs

• Banana
• Stawberries
• Marshmellows
• Mini Chocolate chips

 Banana Snowmen Kabobs

• Bananas
• Strawberries
• Mini chocolate chips

Increase your wellness this holiday season with these healthy fruit kabobs!

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Kitchen tips

Creating meals at home is both budget friendly and nutritious. Time can be a hindering factor in the commitment to home cooked meals. As can confidence in the kitchen. 

Knowing a few time saving tips can help boost your cooking confidence and increase your cooking efficiency. Check out these 4 simple kitchen tips and tricks to improve your kitchen performance and time management.  

Hopefully these tips motivated you to spend more time in the kitchen and less time dining out. Your wallet and waste line will thank you!
 

Blueberry Avocado Smoothie

Blueberries provide many health benefits. At only 80 calories for a 1 cup serving these berries provide essential nutrients including: vitamin C, vitamin K, dietary fiber, and important antioxidants. Ward of sickness and toxins in your body with this tasty, nutritious recipe. 

Recipe of the week: BLUEBERRY AVOCADO SMOOTHIE