Nutrition Notes
As the mornings become cooler and small pops of color are showing up, I can’t help but get excited for soup season! The store bought broth or stock is ok for soup making but homemade bone broth is not only tasty and healthy, it’s cheap and easy too!
https://www.realsimple.com/…/nutrition-…/bone-broth-benefits
If you’ve visited any of the local farmers markets you will have noticed that tomatoes are everywhere. This is one of my favorite fruits (yes, it is a fruit), and I enjoy them in all kinds of ways. Check out this link for some great information.
https://www.foodhero.org/…/m…/TomatoFHM%20English%202018.pdf
With school back in session meal times become even more important to not only feed our family but to catch up on what happened during the day. If the evenings become too hectic with schedules pick a different meal (or snack) to sit down with your child.
Check out Ellyn Satters tips for making meal times go smoothly.
You’ve probably noticed that there’s a lot of zucchini available at this time of year. This prompted the spirits several years ago to create National Leave Some of Your Extra Zucchini on Your Neighbor’s Porch day. I like it sliced, breaded and fried, in cakes and bars and cookies. But my favorite way to eat them is as a pancake. Give it a try.
https://oneida.extension.wisc.edu/…/Nutrition-Nibbles-Zucch…
This is a really interesting article that highlights findings from an ongoing study on metabolism. It debunks the theory of metabolism slowing in our 30s – 50s and find that metabolism remains consistent age 20-60.
https://www.webmd.com/…/dont-blame-metabolism-for-weight-ga…
Locally, there are some foods that are only available fresh duriing the summer months. One of those foods are blueberries. Check out this information in the link below.
(Oh, and just to let you in on my own favorite way to eat blueberries during the summer . . . try freezing them as described for later use, but then eat them frozen as a snack. Better than popsicles!)
Often the response to what a ‘healthy diet’ looks like includes a lot of vegetables. Why is that? Why do vegetables matter?
Veggies are full of vitamins, minerals and fiber and also considered a low calorie food. They are versatile for cooking and usually can be included in meals in many different ways – as a side, in a dish or as the main entrée.
Check out this yummy salad that includes summer vegetables that are in season right now. And be sure to visit the farmers market today for some local fresh veggies!
https://www.afamilyfeast.com/grilled-summer-vegetable-salad/
Green Beans are another one of the foods of summertime. They can be cooked and served in so many ways. Maybe you’ve enjoyed them deep fried! Check out the recipes for some ways you might not have considered.
Some of the signs of summer are seasonal foods that we can enjoy. One of those foods that is appearing everywhere is the Watermelon. In addition to being tasty, this summer treat provides hydration and vital nutrients. Delicious and Nutritious!
Be sure to check out the farmers market and farm stands in the area this summer. Buying local means the produce tastes great and hasn’t traveled across the country to get here! Plus supporting your local farmer is a great way to support local business.
The Eagle River market is Wednesday mornings and Sunday afternoons.