Starting tomorrow access FREE online nutrition classes on ZOOM every Wednesday from 12-1pm (MST). Spend your lunch hour learning how to make healthier choices, boost your immune system and improve your wellbeing. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!!!
Boost your immune system and fuel your gut with healthy probiotics with this tasty treat. This recipe is easy to adjust. Choose 3-5 of your favorite fruits and select a low-fat yogurt of choice. Simple recipe that is sure to be a success!
Whole grains provide many essential nutrients in a balanced diet. Watch to learn why whole grains are the healthiest choice, and how to incorporate them into your weekly menu.
Stocking your pantry with healthy ingredients will increase your ability and likelihood of cooking healthy meals. Check out this list of good foods to have on hand:
Grains:
Whole grains: oatmeal, bulgur, brown rice, quinoa, cornmeal, and popcorn
100% Whole grain bread, tortillas, bagels, muffins etc.
Whole grain crackers
Rice cakes
Whole grain cold cereals
Protein:
Nuts, seeds: dry roasted peanuts, sunflower seeds, almonds and walnuts
Canned tuna, salmon, chicken, turkey, chili
Beef
Chicken
Fish
Wild game
Deli turkey and ham
Eggs
Peanut butter
Canned and/or dried beans: black, pinto, kidney, white and chickpeas
Fruits
Fresh fruits in season: apple, orange, grape, banana, pear, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, kiwi, melon etc.
Frozen and/or canned fruit: berry, peach, pear, pineapple etc.
Raisins, other dried fruits
All fruit jams
100% fruit juices: grape, apple, orange, pineapple etc.
Vegetables
Fresh vegetables in season: potato, sweet potatoes, squash, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, celery, bell pepper, green beans, corn, spinach, lettuce, avocado, garlic and onion
Frozen and/or canned: green beans, corn, pea, tomato, tomato sauce/paste etc.
100% Vegetable juice
Miscellaneous
Staples: flour, sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, yeast, mustard, mayonnaise etc.
Salsa
Chicken/beef broth or bouillon
Canned soups: low-fat, low sodium cream of chicken, mushroom and tomato
Herbs/spices: salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, Italian seasoning etc.
With a stocked pantry you are ready to CREATE recipes your family is bound to love, all while increase their health and wellness. Utah State University professionals have create a recipe platform to CREATE recipes with foods you have on hand. Check out these recipe formats and see what you can CREATE for dinner tonight.
