Archive for Health Bits & Bites

Local ingredients at the heart of holiday recipes

Posted by on December 14, 2011 with 0 Comments

Nostalgia Farms’ Joe Dennis helps you celebrate the holiday season with locally-grown foods.

Healthy holiday take-along ideas

Posted by on December 14, 2011 with 1 Comments

Trying to eat healthy during the holidays can be a challenge. MVHNews’ nutrition blogger Jeni Tackett suggests bringing your own dish to parties and meals to help you make it through the end-of-year food rush.

Baked sweet potato fries

Posted by on December 12, 2011 with 0 Comments

by Jen Foley, MVHNews fitness blogger, Healthy Lifestyles Director at Two Rivers YMCA A great snack and rich in Vitamin A! 5 Sweet Potatoes (cut like fries) Salt and pepper to season 1 Tablespoon Olive oil Bake at 425

Spinach salad

Posted by on December 12, 2011 with 0 Comments

by Jen Foley, MVHNews fitness blogger, Healthy Lifestyles Director at Two Rivers YMCA If I have to bring a salad to a party this is the one I make — and it is always a hit! Spinach Salad Fresh spinach ½ c walnuts ¼ c Feta Handful of dried cranberries 1 honey crisp apple 1 c [...]