When thinking about soup as a meal, Pasta Fagioli is a go-to soup. It’s use of low sodium canned vegetables and ground turkey makes it a quick and healthy meal option that is high in fiber.
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Black Bean Burgers
With the recommendations to decrease red meat intake and switch to a plant-based diet, these homemade black bean burgers are a great weeknight dinner option.
Pasta with White Beans and Kale
Simple but flavorful, this bean and pasta dish is a perfect entrée and makes a great side dish as well! Best of all it’s ready in 20 minutes!
The Health Benefits of Beans
I know I keep referring back to those sayings from our grandparents, but the science of today continues to support some of the old wives tales of yesterday. From the health benefits of eating an apple a day, to the benefits of drinking water to, yes, the fact that beans are indeed good for your heart!
Macaroni and Cheese with Peas
Once of the best ways to get healthy foods into our family’s diet is adding them to popular dishes. This recipe adds peas to a lower fat macaroni and cheese, helping to boost its nutritional value and adding fiber.
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Something is to be said for simple! This oven-roasted asparagus recipe is a great companion side for any protein. It is an easy and fast way to add fiber to your meal with little effort.
On the Path to Good Health
It’s well established that eating well is important for your overall health. Here are a few ways to make healthy eating fun and interesting:
Black Bean Cakes
Beans are great protein substitute and loaded with fiber and nutrients. If using canned beans with added salt, be sure to rinse and drain beans to help remove excess sodium.
Which Snack Bars are the Healthiest?
If you take a walk down the granola bar aisle at the grocery store these days, there are more than enough snack bars to choose from – granola, cereal and high protein bars to name a few.