Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes Print this recipe by Liz Revilla (inspired by The Food Charlatan)Vertex Education Ambassador, Nutrition Prepared by Rima Manomaitis INGREDIENTS 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 1 large sweet potato, peeled and...
Make a Bento box for a quick and easy lunch!

Make a Bento box for a quick and easy lunch!

Make a Bento box for a quick and easy lunch! All you need to do is pull together some simple ingredients in a Bento box or other container, refrigerate them overnight, and enjoy a quick and easy lunch the next day! Plus, you can swap out any of the ingredients, so the...
The “Food Mood” Connection

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The "Food Mood" Connection If it’s true that “we are what we eat,” then how does what we eat influence how we feel? Does the food we eat really make an impact on our mental health? It turns out that the answer to that question is a resounding YES! You may already know...
Pumpkin-Banana Blender Muffins

Pumpkin-Banana Blender Muffins

Pumpkin Banana Blender Muffins Print this recipe  INGREDIENTS 2 ripe bananas 1 cup pumpkin puree 4 large eggs 1/4 cup avocado oil ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 3 tbsp maple syrup (or honey) 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon) 1 tbsp baking powder...
Seeking an Accountabilibuddy?

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