Fats are a concentrated source of energy (at 9 kcal per gram), often making them the focal point when weight loss or healthier eating goals are put into place. However, is limiting fats warranted for these situations? Fats – Essential to Good Health Fats have a multitude of functions in the body, making them essential […]
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Recipe Corner: Farmers Market Chopped Vegetable Salad
View a printable version of this blog post. Farmers Market Chopped Vegetable Salad Salad Ingredients: 4 cups mixed greens (mesclun, baby spinach, or arugula) 1/4 cup chopped carrots 1 diced tomato 1 diced fennel bulb 1 diced cucumber 1/2 diced red onion 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds Avocado Dressing Ingredients: 1 avocado 1 cup Greek […]
Recipe Corner: Thai Noodle Salad Bowl
View a printable version of this recipe. This delicious, heart-healthy recipe was recently featured at the 2019 Thrive NC Festival. Give it a try, and let us know what you think! Thai Noodle Salad Serves 6 Rice Noodle Salad INGREDIENTS 5 oz rice noodles (vermicelli or flat noodles) 1/2 cup julienne cucumbers 1/4 cup julienne […]
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