Eat Better
Pea Soup
A simple pea soup makes an elegant start to a spring meal. It’s also a great way to use frozen vegetables when the produce section is looking bleak. By EATINGWELL TEST KITCHEN Total: 35 mins Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped …
Quick Penne With Veggies
Keep it simple with pantry/freezer staples like boxed pasta, canned beans and frozen broccoli. https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/recipes/quick-penne-pasta-with-veggies-recipe
Healthy Melrose 2020
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 2020…SEE YOU IN 2021! Saturday, May 9, 2020 10am-1:30pm For all the latest news and updates, please visit the Healthy Melrose Facebook page and website We are always grateful to our company partners who donate products for our attendees to try and love!
Brian’s Breakfast Treat
2 cups oatmeal 2 ripe bananas 1 tab honey 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda Dash of salt 1 cup plain Greek yogurt Blend. Stir in 1/2 cup blueberries, sliced apples, or fruit of your choice. Pour into greased muffin tin & top with granular honey and cinnamon. Bake at 375 ~30min or …
Mango Quinoa Salad
2 cups cooked quinoa, at room temp or chilled 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed 1 mango, peeled & diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 …
Healthy Hydration
If you’re looking to feel better, be more energized and be a better version of you in the new year, focus on healthy hydration. In addition to having more energy, being properly hydrated can help to improve your mood and concentration. Not sure how to fit more water into your day? Read more.
Cooking with canned foods recipe cards now at Wakefield Food Pantry
Happy to supply recipe cards for Wakefield Food Pantry clients to take. We hope that this makes it easier to cook with all the amazing food there! Thank you to the Northeast Iowa FoodBank for the recipes
The Wakefield Food Pantry is a tremendous community resource
Wakefield is so lucky to have the Wakefield Food Pantry at the Americal Civic Center, 467 Main Street. They are open to Wakefield families on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9a-1p & 6p-8p. Contact them: https://wakefieldfoodpantry.org/
12 Days of Healthy Snacks for your teens
These easy ideas were on our tree at the Festival of the Trees in December 2017. Thanks to the Boys and Girls Club of Wakefield, Wake Up Coalition & Wakefield Youth Action Team! www.Superhealthykids.com Hard Boiled Eggs plus an apple. Whether your teen is looking to gain muscle or lose weight, this perfectly packaged protein …