The Fresh Blog
Lifestyle, Health, Nutrition & Inspiration from Luvo
What’s So Great About Whole Grains?
Posted by Jessica G. |
While many of us were raised on the classic white bread, rice and pasta, whole grains are starting to take over. That’s because we’ve discovered that eating products made with whole grains is more beneficial for your health than their lighter cousins. But why?… Read more »
Salads with Grains
Posted by Ryan Abbott |
Not every salad has to consist of a gleaming mass of green vegetables. The word “salad” simply means a collection of small pieces of food, usually complemented by a sauce. Many cultures have long embraced this broad definition, with traditional salads that include meats, cheeses (we’re looking at you, France), nuts, fruit — heck, even Jell-O. At the moment, one of our favorite ways to build a healthy salad is with a member of the grains family.
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So Many Reasons to Love Lemons
Posted by Jessica G. |
Lemons are in season in November, which means now is the perfect time to give them a squeeze and show how much you love them. Used in cooking, beauty treatments and cleaning, lemons have many naturally wonderful powers. If you’re eating them, for example, you’re getting a good source of calcium… Read more »
When Does This Go Bad?
Posted by Jessica G. |
I must credit this article to my mother, who has always read expiry dates religiously. I’m not so strict. I’ll eat spinach that looks good even though the ‘best before’ date on the package says it’s past its prime. It’s not turned to green mush yet? Sweet… let’s eat! I’ve also heard that eggs actually last a couple weeks longer than the date stamped on their cartons because farmers want to give themselves
extra protection against repercussions of someone eating a bad egg, which can be pretty traumatic. Fair enough! I haven’t encountered any tummy upset… yet.… Read more »
Power Outage Lifesavers
Posted by Jessica G. |
When it gets stormy outside and the power goes out, you might have a few things to be concerned about aside from being forced to use your expensive scented candles for light rather than just their pleasing aroma. (Do yourself a favor and stock up on the standard utility candles and flashlights before it’s too late). Depending on where you live, winter ice storms can leave you without power for a few days. This can be especially heart breaking over the holidays when you’ve prepped tons of food for guests.… Read more »
Tips to Ripen Fruit
Posted by Oli Maughan |
With the farmer’s market just around the corner from my new pad, I decided to put more of a focus on filling my fridge with more local and seasonal fruit and vegetables. With that new habit came a bit of a learning curve that included learning how to pick the ‘right’ fruits and veggies at the right time so I end up nourishing myself and not just becoming a generous contributor to our community’s compost heap. Here’s what I’ve learned so far:… Read more »
5 Yummy Ways to Eat Ricotta
Posted by Jessica G. |
An essential element to any classic lasagna recipe, ricotta is a light and creamy Italian whey cheese that’s lower on the calorie scale than many other cheeses (compare 39 calories per ounce to cheddar’s 113). It’s not only a good choice for cheese lovers looking for a lighter option, but it’s also extremely versatile due to its mild flavor; ricotta can be incorporated into both sweet and savory recipes with great success.
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