Easy Cucumber Recipes

Cucumbers are one of my favorite vegetables. They are most always available, come in a variety of types, easy to add to salads and sandwiches, and are high in water. At 96% water, cucumbers are a great way to help with hydration and add crunch to dishes. English cucumbers (the long skinny ones usually wrapped […]

Ask the Dietitian: Bottled Salad Dressing

Ingredients: Canola Oil, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Contains Less than 2% of Sugar, Garlic, *Red Bell Pepper, *Onion, *Spice, Basil, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor, Annato And Tumeric (color). *Dried. https://www.kensfoods.com/products/simply-vinaigrette-italian I prefer to buy bottled salad dressing rather than make my own […]

Are My Coffee Habits Healthy?

Coffee, in many places, is more than just a beverage- it can often symbolize connection, culture, history, productivity, and daily routine. Worldwide, approximately 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed each day, and in the U.S., nearly 3 in 4 Americans consume coffee each day. But should our consumption be this high? Coffee is ambiguous […]

Easy Egg Bites

You may be familiar with egg bites that are offered at Starbucks or in the freezer section. They are super convenient and offer a grab and go high-protein option for breakfast or lunch. They can be, however, loaded with too much cheese and have a steep price tag. Even with escalating egg cost, you can […]