Makes: 4 Servings Total Cost:$ Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Black beans and cooked rice are used as the base of these delicious burgers. Flavored with scallions, garlic and spices, these are sure to please the whole family. Ingredients 1 can 15.5 ounce low-sodium black beans (drained and rinsed with cold water) 1 large egg 1/2 cup cooked brown rice 2 scallions (green and white minced about…
Nutrition
Can Apple Cider Vinegar Fix All Your Problems?
Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets. After months of cold weather and cravings for rich meals, our bodies deserve a reset. Thanks in part to an ever-expanding selection of health drinks, this question burns as intensely for some as a teaspoon of ACV on a sore throat. Rumors are its health benefits include everything from increased energy and weight loss to improved digestion. Yet many of the claims associated with…
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Chicken Spaghetti
Makes: 4 Servings Total Cost: $$$ Prep time: Cook time: This colorful crowd-pleaser that incorporates vegetables, whole grains, protein and dairy in one dish. Serve with some fresh, frozen, canned, or dried fruit for a meal that contains all of the food groups. Ingredients vegetable oil spray 4 ounces spaghetti, whole wheat uncooked 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 red bell pepper, medium (thinly sliced) 1 green bell pepper, medium (thinly…
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Meal Timing
We all know that what you eat is important for good health, a strong immune system, and energy for and recovery from exercise. But what about when you eat? Does the timing of your meals impact performance and recovery? The long-standing advice in the world of sports nutrition is that what you eat and when you eat do, in fact, impact your training goals. Proper nutrition can: •Improve performance •Decrease…
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Very Berry Smoothie
Makes: 2 Servings Total Cost: $$ This refreshing pineapple, banana and berry blend smoothie has 2 and 1/2 cups of fruit per serving. Ingredients 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 cup frozen raspberries 1 cup pineapple chunks 1 banana 1 cup skim milk (or almond milk) 1 1/2 cups ice Directions Peel and slice the banana. Gather all ingredients and combine in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Serve right…
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