With blistering temperatures scalding the Triangle Area, I’m left to wonder if there’s a cool day in sight. While we hazily dream about crisp fall weather, let’s take a break from the scorching heat with refreshing recipes sure to quench your thirst for cooler days. This month, I put my nutrition know-how to the test […]
Right about now, our markets and farm stands are overflowing with late spring fruits and veggies. While our farmers make room for early summer crops, let’s take a look at what’s available now. Oh where to begin! From blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and melons to beans, leafy greens, squash, and early corn, even the pickiest of […]
Continuing our series on seasonal eating in North Carolina, this month’s seasonal sensation is the strawberry. We North Carolinian’s take pride in our strawberries. In fact, North Carolina is the fourth largest producer of strawberries in the country, and almost all strawberries grown in North Carolina are eaten right here in our state. What better […]
Once again, here are a few recipes straight from the NC’s No Diet Diet – all featuring North Carolina-grown seasonal veggies. Lettuce varieties sprout in early spring and are packed with tons of nutrients like vitamins A, C and K, beta-carotene and folic acid. Not all lettuce is created equal, however, so look for dark […]
Yesterday I posted NC’s No-diet Diet featuring a list of seasonal fruits and vegetables grown right here in our state. As promised, here is the first round of healthy recipes showcasing this month’s seasonal sensation – all to help you get healthy in 2011. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, enjoy these healthy recipes with […]
Every January, we all make the promise to eat better, get in shape and lead healthier lifestyles. Inevitably, few of us stick to this lofty promise. If you’re one of the many who succumb to the onslaught of office goodies or game day grease, you’re not alone. The good news is that North Carolina’s long […]
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