When the weather cools off, all I can think about is soup. It’s not a strange occurrence for me to enjoy a big bowl of this warming staple for both lunch and dinner – some days, it’s the only thing that sounds appetizing. After spending time on Pinterest hunting for a new Fall favorite, I…
You may be surprised to know that potatoes are healthy for you. But before you drop your salad fork in delight to reach for some potato chips, there are some ground rules to follow. Obviously potatoes fried in any form or smothered in cheese, sour cream, or butter aren’t the healthiest options. Also, not all…
We’re here with a little myth busting in defense of potatoes: potatoes are healthy. Gasp! What? Yeah, seriously. It seems like many food groups can catch a bad rap these days, so we’re going to set the record straight when it comes to taters, with a little help from the Vitamin Shoppe nutritionist Brian Tanzer.…
Potatoes have been given an unfair bad rep, and it’s easy to see why: we’ve been treating them like a vehicle for fat and sugar. When we’re not smothering them with butter and sour cream, we’re deep-frying them into french fries or tater tots, only to smother them in sugary ketchup or dressing. Your favorite…
This classic English staple, which is often loaded with calories, fat and sodium, gets a makeover by swapping out the ground beef for protein-rich lentils and tasty broccoli. Like all legumes, lentils are high in protein and fiber. The insoluble fiber found in lentils improves digestion, therefore helping to reduce the risk for diverticulosis, a…
Fragrant cilantro replaces traditional basil in our easy pesto sauce, which pairs beautifully with juicy pork, hearty potatoes and sweet plantains. Cilantro’s sharp flavor blends well with almonds, which are lower in fat and cost than the pine nuts normally found in pesto. Just one serving of this nutrient-dense dish offers 50% and 69% of…
