Author Archives: Teri Rose, OblSB, Program Director

CARE Recipe: Vegan Coconut Berry Smoothie (Simple. Beautiful. Nutrient-rich)

CARE Recipe: Vegan Coconut Berry Smoothie (Simple. Beautiful. Nutrient-rich)

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What does it mean to use Food as Medicine? Food as Medicine means that each food that you eat has a purpose. That purpose is to be an essential tool for your cells on projects like screening for cancer and repairing DNA. Nutrients are the tools that your cells need to complete projects. Projects like screening for cancer, [...]
Product Review: Black Bean Spaghetti – Pasta Becomes a Protein

Product Review: Black Bean Spaghetti – Pasta Becomes a Protein

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Pasta Becomes a Protein! How Does Pasta Become a Protein? Make it from beans instead of grains. Explore Asian (R) bean-based pastas (black bean spaghetti, edamame spaghetti, and mung bean fettuccine) solve three common nutrition problems: Provides pasta lovers an alternative to carbohydrate-dense, blood sugar raising grain-based pastas Provides another wonderful plant-based protein source Provides [...]
Trying to make healthy lifestyle changes? You’ll need a fun goal!

Trying to make healthy lifestyle changes? You’ll need a fun goal!

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“Fun goal” – huh? Everyday I get to ask people who are trying to make healthy change ‘Why do you want to be healthy?’. The common response is to ‘feel better’. Okay, we’re getting closer. But why do you want to feel better? What would you do when you feel better or have more energy? And I mean really do, contribute, or create (hopefully the goal is beyond having more energy at night just to clean the house; although, that does need to get done).

The Benefits of Flaxseed, Dose, and Usage

The Benefits of Flaxseed, Dose, and Usage

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The Benefits of Flaxseed Hormone Regulation, Digestive Health, Strengthen Immunity, Regulate Detoxification and Inflammation What Flaxseeds Contain and What Conditions They Affect Flaxseeds are the #1 dietary source of a compound called lignans and a rich source of polyphenols Lignans act as 1) phytoestrogens which help regulate estrogen levels in our bodies (important for hormone-related [...]
Kudzu Root: Why It’s Worth the Search

Kudzu Root: Why It’s Worth the Search

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Kudzu Root (also spelled Kuzu) Why It's Worth the Search Kudzu is food thickener and offers an unprocessed alternative to cornstarch Kudzu is a source of therapeutic isoflavones - a phytonutrient with anti-cancer, hormone regulations, and cardio-protective properties Kudzu is used in traditional Asian medicine to heal the digestive tract (and to discourage alcohol consumption) [...]
Benefits of Frozen Produce: Nutrition, Cost, Convenience

Benefits of Frozen Produce: Nutrition, Cost, Convenience

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Frozen Organic Broccoli Florets - Costco - 4 lbs./ $5.99 ($1.50 per lb.)   Benefits of Frozen Produce In the age of local, raw and clean, health-minded cooks have become confused about frozen produce. Are frozen fruits and vegetables o.k. to use? Do they have any nutritional benefit? And even if not confused, individuals often overlook [...]
CARE Snack: Turmeric Milk (If You Like Chai, Try This)

CARE Snack: Turmeric Milk (If You Like Chai, Try This)

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Photography and content by Jacqui Gabel, CARE Nutrition Intern Turmeric Milk If You Like Chai, Try This You’ve probably heard of turmeric and all of its amazing therapeutic properties, most notably to help manage inflammation. But have you found a way to incorporate this spice into your diet more regularly? This is a valuable role [...]
Ancient Wheat Grains: Einkorn, Emmer (farro), and Spelt… Nutritionally Better?

Ancient Wheat Grains: Einkorn, Emmer (farro), and Spelt… Nutritionally Better?

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Emmer Seeds (photo www.prairieheritagefarm.com) Ancient Grains: Getting Lots of Modern Attention Ancient wheat grains, as implied by the name, refers to genetic types of wheat grasses that were available several thousands of years ago.  My own culinary training taught me that they were all ‘cousins’ of our modern wheat, like durum and winter wheat, used [...]