Tomatoes galore! These caprese sandwiches will hit the spot for sure! Make sure to get some local fresh tomatoes for the best flavor.
Tag: healthy

Zucchini Pizza Boats
It’s the season of zucchini! If you’re looking for a low carb recipe, this is a great one. It could be a fun way to get kids to eat their veggies, too!

Watermelon Feta Salad
This watermelon salad is great for summer for those oh-so-hot days. Watermelon is low in calories and carbohydrate and is mostly water. Very refreshing!

Glazed Salmon
If you are tired of the same old way you cook salmon and want to try something new, check out this sweet and spicy glazed salmon recipe! Pair with sautéed baby bok choy or other non-starchy vegetable and a complex carbohydrate like brown rice, quinoa or farro for added fiber.

Grilled Flank Steak with Black Bean Salsa
It’s grilling season and this flank steak recipe will hit the spot! Try to use some local corn for the black bean and corn salsa! Yum!

Whole Wheat Pancakes
This recipe is great for a weekend family breakfast or even breakfast for dinner. It uses whole grain flour, which has more protein and fiber than white flour. Make sure to use 100% real maple syrup or top with fresh, in-season fruit!

The Benefits of Buying Local Produce
Summer is the best time of the season to head to your local farmers market to enjoy the bounty of ripe fruits and vegetables right at your fingertips. There are many benefits to buying local, even if the produce is not necessarily organic.
Here are some reasons why farmers markets can be beneficial for your health and wallet:

Easy Citrus Salmon
This baked salmon recipe is simple, yet it is loaded with flavor from lots of citrus fruits! Pair with your favorite seasonal veggie and some roasted potatoes.

PB&J Smoothie Bowl
If you like peanut butter and jelly, you will like this breakfast smoothie. It can even be made the night before so you are out the door in the morning with breakfast in a flash!

Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Skins
If you are into low carb meals, this one will not disappoint. Who doesn’t love buffalo chicken? Yum!