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Double Duty Pumpkin Power!

Is there a lonely can of pumpkin sitting in your pantry?   If so, let’s put it to work! And if not, pick one up because we are going transform it into not just one, but two incredibly delicious ideas that are perfect for Fall! If you read last week’s coaching tip, you know that […]

Success Does Not Happen Overnight, but Oatmeal Does!

Have you tried overnight oats? We hope so!  If this is already part of your breakfast routine, we hope we can spark some new ideas.   And if you haven’t tried it, we want to inspire you to give it a try! Just imagine waking up to a breakfast that’s creamy, delicious, and ready to […]

Decor or Dinner? Why Acorn Squash Needs to be on Your Plate!

Are you someone who walks by acorn squash at the store and thinks, “Ooh, that will look so cute on the table next to my pumpkins!”?   Then, a couple of months later, it ends up in your compost pile or trash along with the other perishable fall decorations. If so, you’re not alone – […]

Time to Celebrate Brussels Sprouts Season!

When you hear it is Brussels sprouts season…   what is your reaction? Are you excited, or are you thinking “ugh, I DO NOT like Brussels sprouts!”?  If you don’t think you like them, you’re not alone.  In fact, in many surveys, Brussels sprouts have shown up as the most hated vegetable in America!   […]

Nature’s Candy – Let’s Talk Figs!

What comes to mind when you think of figs? The classic Fig Newton cookie? I don’t know about you, but I used to group figs in the same category as prunes, and I wasn’t sure I liked them.  For what it’s worth, I also used to put dates in this category – holy cow, was […]

Be a Good Host!

We’ve all heard, “it’s important to have a healthy gut.” But what EXACTLY does that mean?   And, maybe you have heard people talk about the “microbiome,” but wonder what in the world that is all about?! We want to shed some light on this topic.  And, to help, we sought out the expertise of […]

What is that Alien Looking Vegetable?

As farmers’ markets are opening all over the country right now, we want to help inspire you with some of the early season vegetables you will be able to enjoy within the next few weeks! Recently we welcomed you to asparagus season and this week we want to highlight an odd, alien-looking vegetable with a […]

I Already Feel So Much Better!

“I’m feeling sooooo much better, and that’s after just 2 weeks of eating REAL food!” “In less than a week, my digestive issues have calmed down and I’m feeling amazing!”   We hear comments like this all the time!     Is it true that you can experience noticeable changes in as little as one […]

Is It Against the Law to Enjoy This Canned Veggie All Year Long?

According to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, 90% of the sales for this canned vegetable (well, technically, it’s a fruit) take place every year during the 4-month period from October to January. Any guesses?! It is something that will most likely appear in your shopping cart over the next several weeks.  However, after that you […]

Does Color Matter?

We have all heard the advice:   “Eat the Rainbow”   Of course, we are NOT talking about the rainbow found in a bag of Skittles or a box of “magically delicious” Lucky Charms!  And, let’s face it, color is typically NOT a good thing when it comes to processed foods.  Whenever you see Blue […]

The Perfect Time of Year for Homemade Granola!

Have you been telling yourself… “I am going to make some homemade granola,” but for one reason or another, you keep putting it off? Granola can be an ideal snack…paired with yogurt and fruit, or enjoyed with milk for breakfast, and believe it or not, making your own is easier than you might think!   […]

An Apple A Day…

Do you ever stop and notice there are things you take for granted? Maybe something is so abundant, or it is just part of your routine, that you really don’t give it much thought. That is, until one day, you find yourself saying “WHAT THE HECK?!” This happened to us recently. We were preparing a […]

Fiberlicious!

What if you could…   reduce your risk of colon and rectal cancer by 56% lower your risk of heart disease by 40% help fight obesity, type 2 diabetes and constipation plus more!   Interested? Drum roll please …   Eat 30 grams of fiber each and every day! That’s right, diets naturally high in […]

Are You Nuts?

Do nuts make a regular appearance in your meals? We often hear people say they avoid nuts because they are “too high in fat” or “have too many calories.” Nut lovers rejoice! Enjoyed in moderation, nuts are loaded with nutrition including fiber, protein, healthy fats and a variety of vitamins and minerals.  Plus, they each […]