There are few foods that capture the taste of summer quite like a perfectly ripe tomato. If you’ve ever bitten into a tomato that was picked fresh from the garden or harvested that morning and brought to your local farmers’ market, you know exactly what we’re talking about. It’s juicy, sweet, rich, fragrant. And the […]
Let’s settle this once and for all. Pizza has been accused (unfairly?) of being one of America’s least healthy foods. Yet it’s also one of America’s favorites. It’s quick, it’s convenient and it’s a staple at most get-togethers. The average American eats dozens of slices every year, and pizza remains the go-to choice for family […]
One of the things we hear from Eat REAL America members is just how big our recipe library has become – with now over 1,400 recipes! While we absolutely love having such a wide variety of REAL food options, there is one unintended downside: Some truly incredible recipes can get overlooked! Sometimes it’s because an […]
Are you ready for fall now that Labor Day has passed? Last weekend, we celebrated Scott’s birthday with an incredible meal made with fresh farmers’ market ingredients: It was a perfect way to savor the late-summer flavors! Watch how easy these dishes are to make: Farmers’ Market Season Is Not Over! We often hear, “I’m […]
What if the lumpy tomato or dented peach at the market wasn’t something to avoid – but something to celebrate? Most of us have been conditioned to reach for flawless, shiny fruits and vegetables – whether at the store or at the farmers’ market. You know – the ones that look like they could be […]
Picky eaters. We all know one. Maybe we are one. Or we once were. Almost every single day, we hear “I don’t like _________.” You can fill in the blank with all kinds of things such as mushrooms, onions, beets, kale, sweet potatoes, seafood, eggplant, Brussels sprouts…the list is long. But hang on! As adults, […]
One of our Eat REAL America members shared a story that perfectly captures why so many people feel confused about healthy eating. During an appointment with her “self-proclaimed” nutrition coach, she reviewed everything she had eaten over the past week. The coach stopped at one item. Cherry tomatoes. “You really shouldn’t eat those,” she said. “Regular […]
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 […]