Tag Archive for: healthy eating

fruits and vegetables

Are Fruits and Vegetables the Keys to Living Longer?

Everyone knows that we need to eat our fruits and vegetables. Whether we do it or not is another story, but we all know that we should be eating them. So how do you think you do? The current recommendations are 2-4 servings of fruit per…
Jam

USANA Test Kitchen: Rev3-Strawberry Jam

The PB&J is a classic lunch sandwich. I’m a huge fan. I ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches all through my elementary school years. And I still do today — usually on English muffins, though. My jelly of choice: Concord Grape.…
pumpkin soup

11 Best Soup Recipes to Keep You Warm

This time of year, everyone seems to get a little tired of the cold, short, snowy days. But you’ve really only got two options: Complain and make yourself and those around you miserable. Make soup and cuddle up with a blanket by the…
Hummus

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Shooters

Why do you like the Super Bowl? Is it really your love of football? Doubtful. The commercials? Maybe. The parties? Probably. The food? Definitely. If we’re being honest with ourselves, once you’re past the age of 12, all parties and holidays…
Sweet & Sour Tofu

From the USANA Test Kitchen: Sweet and Sour Tofu

I have a confession to make; I’ve never had tofu. As a formerly picky eater, it always kind of scared me. In an effort to cook new foods this year — which isn’t really a goal or resolution, just something I want to do on occasion —…
Sugar

Pour Some (Facts About) Sugar On Me

Alright, before we get started with all this talk about sugar, let’s remember something super important: Maroon 5 has a song titled Sugar. It’s sort of terrible yet awesome at the same time (and it’s ALWAYS stuck in my head). Whew.…