Have you ever stared at a food label and wondered what all of those numbers mean? Here is a quick guide to reading food labels. 1. Start with the serving size. Manufacturers decide what an appropriate serving size is. However, you always want to start here first. If you eat two servings of…Continue Reading Quick Guide to Food Labels
When my husband decided to give up his daily turkey processed meat sandwich over a year ago, we were faced with a dilemma. What could he pack for lunches? Hummus with fresh vegetables became one of his favorite “go to” sandwiches. There are plenty of delicious store bought hummus varieties. But hummus is actually very…Continue Reading Hummus with Fresh Vegetables and Whole Grain Crackers
Texas Caviar with Whole Grain Pita Chips Looking for a healthy snack to tie you over in between meals? Try this Texas Caviar with a fresh blend of black-eyed peas, fresh vegetables, and herbs. Texas Caviar Ingredients One (15 oz.) can black eyed peas, rinsed and drained 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 tomato, diced…Continue Reading Texas Caviar with Whole Grain Pita Chips