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Yesterday was tomato day at our house! I don't grow my own tomatoes, so i don't really save money, but these taste so good! Last year I could not get canning lids, so i tried freezing and it worked well. Did half plain and half sauce....the house smelled so good yesterday!

Good info on nutrient timing, with tips for older athletes too!

Nutrient Timing: Updated Science for Cyclists, Triathletes, and Runners - Chris Carmichael Nutrient timing improves performance by providing the right nutrients, in the right amounts, when your body needs them most.

Fresh from Florida! It's temple orange season!

Excited to see Newburyport singled out in this briefing from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics! Well done!

Mass. district helps keep food on families' tables Newburyport Public Schools in Massachusetts is responding to changing meal needs caused by hybrid class schedules that have students learning at home three days a week and at school two days of the week. The district has teamed up with local nonprofit Our Neighbors' Table to provide students with br...

Just having dessert..homemade rhubarb sauce and vanilla Siggi's yogurt. Better than I expected!

Super simple desk top lunch. Leftover asparagus, Italian dressing, and a foil pack of tuna. Yum!

Who knew you could buy frozen sweet potatoes? Learned this at my local coop store. Here I used them with cut up white potatoes and onions and a little olive oil for some yummy roast potatoes.

No need to worry about this in New England right now! Common sense info here,

Don’t Freak Out About The Giant Hornet We know that a lot of you are hearing about the Giant Asian Hornet, which is being called by a super scary name. You do not need to panic or freak out about this. Here are some things we wanted to …

Here is my mug mentioned in the other post....

One of my favorite posessions is a mug with a quote from a nutritionist I admire, Joan Gussow. This link is for a great video (39 minutes; worth it!) of her teaching about organics, soil health, some historical background. If you like good food you'll like this. It's all about the soil!
https://www.tc.columbia.edu/articles/2020/april/what-on-earth-a-master-class-on-nutrition-ecology-with-tcs-joan-gussow/

What On Earth: Feeding the Soil to Save the World A master class in nutritional ecology with TC’s Joan Gussow

I have been adding sunflower seeds to salads and cookie recipes recently. What are your best ideas for using seeds?

Are Seeds Good for You? Are seeds good for you? Consumer Reports highlights the health benefits of popular seeds and offers tasty ways to add them to your diet.

Lots of our favorite "comfort foods" are low in fiber. Don't forget to include some of these fiber "stars" in your meals and snacks! Fresh/dried fruit and berries, raw veggies, nuts, whole grain cereals, beans/legumes, whole grain breads and crackers.

Keep the plant foods coming during quarantine. Here's an all green salad to bring spring thoughts! Lettuce, avocado, green apples, pistachio nuts, parsley, and lime (spritz by itself or mix with some olive oil and maple syrup for a vinaigrette).

Tips to eat wisely during COVID-19 stay at home.What are you struggling with?
https://kathleensearlesnutrition.com/5-tips-to-manage-eating-while-staying-home-for-covid-19/

One more post about "quarantine kitchens." Our stores were out of bread so I have been relearning baking bread from scratch. So far we've enjoyed rye bread and oatmeal bread (loaves pictured before baking.) But now the store has been low on flour and yeast, so am waiting to restock the basics. You can visit Fleishmann's yeast web site FAQ's for tips on using different yeasts. https://www.breadworld.com/education/faqs/

Some of the foods from the immune support list that we have been using: citrus for snacks and desserts, leafy green salads, baked canned yams (like Thanksgiving!), veggie and legume soups (with canned veggies and canned or dry legumes), yogurt, tuna, eggs, and lean meats.

Try to keep the good foods coming. To support your immune system (not a "boost" or "magic bullet") eat these foods:
Citrus fruits – good source of Vitamin C
Winter squash, spinach, Swiss chard, kale, sweet potatoes – deep orange and dark green leafy fruits and vegetables are great sources of Vitamin A
Chicken, turkey, tuna, salmon, lean cuts of beef and pork – good sources of protein, iron and B vitamins
Whole grains, legumes and fermented foods (like yogurt) – promote healthy gut bacteria

Seeing more and more posts about nutrition supplements you can buy to "boost" your immunity.There is a lot of research about nutrition and immunity, but unless you have a specific vitamin deficiency a supplement is not likely to "boost" your immunity. Tip #1 for maintaining good immune function is to eat enough calories to support both your body's usual cell building AND your physical activities. More info at: https://kathleensearlesnutrition.com/whats-new-in-nutrition-and-immunity/

What’s New in Nutrition and Immunity? – Kathleen Searles

Confused about nutrition and immunity? Here's an update.
https://kathleensearlesnutrition.com/whats-new-in-nutrition-and-immunity/

Wondering what foods to buy for social distancing? Here are my thoughts https://kathleensearlesnutrition.com/food-planning-and-social-distancing/

Share your tips for cutting back on plastic use.
https://kathleensearlesnutrition.com/cutting-back-on-plastic?-new-products-and-reusables-to-try---product-review/(opens in a new tab)

This curried baked chicken recipe is a family favorite. Leftover chicken makes a great packed lunch entree! https://kathleensearlesnutrition.com/curried-baked-chicken-and-mango-coconut-rice/

Feeling creative!
https://kathleensearlesnutrition.com/easy-plant-based-stew-with-garbanzo-beans/

Wow! This looks like a cure for the winter blues! Can't wait to try this recipe from USA Pears!

Winter Sunrise Smoothie Smoothies are a great way to use pears that have been lingering in your fruit bowl a bit too long.

The New Nordic Diet - a diet containing foods from northern climates, but with health benefits similar to the Mediterranean diet.
https://kathleensearlesnutrition.com/the-new-nordic-diet-a-heart-healthy-diet-for-northern-climates/

The New Nordic Diet: A Heart Healthy Diet for Northern Climates – Kathleen Searles The New Nordic Diet: A Heart Healthy Diet for Northern Climates February 8, 2020 by ksearles Examples of foods included in the New Nordic Diet Have you heard about the New Nordic Diet, northern Europe’s answer to the Mediterranean Diet?  In 2014 a group of food professionals from Norway, Sweden, ...

Here's a healthy recipe for a cold day! Roasted apples and carrots.
https://kathleensearlesnutrition.com/roasted-apples-and-carrots/

Looking for a different snack? I tried these chocolate covered chick peas!
https://kathleensearlesnutrition.com/need-a-new-snack-chocolate-covered-chickpeas-are-here/

Need a lunch idea for tomorrow? Try this tasty Tennessee Style Tuna. Recipe created when I need an easy lunch last week and it made my day! https://kathleensearlesnutrition.com/tennessee-style-tuna-recipe/