Recipes

Straight Off the Vine & Into Your Body!

Recipes
The harvest is in and it’s time for tomatoes. They come in so many sizes—large, medium, or small—and are full of nutrients and are heart healthy to keep you ticking. This wholesome food is incredibly versatile and contains hundreds of antioxidants. So let’s strategize 30 ways to put tomatoes into your next meal! Find recipes that utilize tomatoes at https://www.nustarthealth.com/resources/recipes/.

Become the Superhero of Dinner!

Nutrition, Recipes
This past Sunday when I asked the boys what they wanted for dinner, Keenan said Batman! I think he wanted me to say "I can't." But instead I got creative! We were having friends over that evening so I had to ask myself what would feed a group easily? My answer: Breakfast for Dinner! I chopping vegetables for omelets, mixed together a large bowl of eggs, and set out the cheese. I then stirred together the batter for Pumpkin Pancakes. Be sure you check out the recipe on NuStartHealth.com /recipes.

A Twist on Tortilla Tuesday!

Nutrition, Recipes
Ben and Keenan love it when we have a taco bar. In fact, our friends do as well. Tuesdays have turned into a typical night when friends come over for a healthy dinner. So instead of a typical taco bar for this particular Tuesday, I twisted it up by having them make quesadillas! Simple, tasty, and fun…it was a big hit.

Get Out of the Pool it is Time for School!

Recipes, Stress Management
Oh my goodness it is hard to believe it is August already & many kids go back to school this week! When I think of school—routine & planning ahead are at the forefront. Back to school shopping typically gets kids excited to go back—so this year focus on increasing enthusiasm for healthy actions: •Buy new tennis shoes to encourage movement •Buy new lunch box to encourage healthy eating •Buy new fun book to read to encourage earlier bed times So let’s strategize to ease the morning stress!

Quick Grabs

Recipes
Today our culture is always on the go which reduces our time at home, shortening our available time to eat at home. Therefore, drive-thru or vending machine eating has sky rocketed. We have gotten away from fresh and headed into an era of packages and preservatives. But have no fear you just need to know where to look!

Ketchup on your Condiments

Nutrition, Recipes
Oh my goodness, we walk into the grocery store and are overwhelmed by the number of bottles to choose from! They easily add lots of taste in addition to carbs, sugars, & calories. Not only are there so many different condiments but there are numerous brands within. Put on your glasses and let’s investigate which ones to choose….