Granola is definitely worth making yourself. Most of the granola’s awaiting your purchase are right around 250 calories for 1/2 cup and chock full of sugar. The beauty of making your own granola is that you can make it as low in fat and sugar as you like.

A neighbor shared this recipe with me years ago. I still eat the asparagus straight out of the bag while hiding behind the refrigerator door (so I don’t have to share!). It’s so good and so easy!

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is not actually a true grain but is a relative of such plants as chard and spinach. Actually the seeds of an edible plant, quinoa contains twice the protein of rice. This isn't just any protein we're talking about here either, but one which contains all nine essential amino acids (nutritional building blocks that help form proteins and muscle), including lysine, which makes it a complete protein.

Delicious, nutritious and surprisingly filling this is a great way to introduce the family to quinoa!

This delicious recipe comes from my local co-op, PCC, here in Western Washington. It is a hearty salad that is really filling, and surprisingly easy to prepare. Even my husband, who has only met the likes of kale as a rubbery garnish on the side of his plate, thoroughly enjoys this salad.

Frozen vegetables are a great way to get all of the benefits of fresh. Usually picked at their peak and promptly frozen, the freezer is a great place to look for "fresh" veggies this time of year.

Vegetable Bisque sounds complicated and fussy but it is so easy to whip up and so delicious. Plus, it's a yummy way to get kids to eat something green!

Yep. It's that time again. Time to utter those 3 words that mean almost certain failure is eminent. New Year's Resolution. Just the word "Resolution" sounds big and unattainable. Yet, it's a new year and gosh darn it, this is THE year. Unfortunately, as in all prior years, reality hits us in the head all too soon and we realize it's just too big to accomplish. So this year instead of resolving to not eat the entire pie, let's resolve to eat just one slice and enjoy every bite.

Now don’t turn your nose up at it just because it says “sweet potato.” Canned sweet potatoes (also known as yams) have given this delicious and nutritious vegetable a bad rap. Full of flavor, rich in complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, beta carotene (a vitamin A equivalent nutrient), vitamin C…

Have an abundance of zucchini on your hands? Freezing it is can be a good option! If you are using a large zucchini cut in half length-wise and take a melon baller (scoop) and scrape out the middle. This part contains the seeds and the majority of the water that a zucchini retains. Once you’ve done this shred the zucchini. If it seems really wet then you might want to wring it out a bit. Measure into 1 or 2 cup portions and throw it in the freezer!

So many quick breads are basically cake without the frosting. This lemony zucchini bread makes a healthy snack or dessert for the whole family! The original recipe was published in Taste of Home magazine years ago and I have tweaked it to make a healthier, more lemony version. Enjoy!

Looking for an easy way to add more whole grains to your family’s diet? Replace half of the flour in your quick bread, cookies, pancakes, waffles, or muffins with whole wheat pastry flour (King Arthur Flour is awesome!). Your kids will never know the difference! And you’ll feel good knowing that you made a healthy choice for your family!