Cooler weather inspires a lot of us to bring out the oats for breakfast. But don’t stop there…   Oats have a whole lot going for them. They’re a whole grain that tastes delicious, cooks quickly, is very affordable, and has many applications in the culinary world. The problem is that most of us have […] The post Oats are for Breakfast and So Much More! appeared first on A Market Basket of Nutrition Services ..read more

What are your secrets to healthier family nutrition? When there are kids in the house, your example may be most important.   All year long, moms and dads think about their children. Sometimes these thoughts turn into action plans about how to feed the kids and the entire family better nutrition. With room to customize […] The post Healthier Family Nutrition, 5 Smart Tips for Parents, and 5 Handy Recipes appeared first on A Market Basket of Nutrition Services ..read more

Have you ever wondered if extra virgin olive oil or butter is a better choice nutritionally? If you have, here’s the answer!   There is a difference between these two common fats. In fact, you might expect differences because these two fats come from very different sources. Extra virgin olive oil comes from the fruit […] The post Olive Oil or Butter: Which is Better Nutrition and 7 Ideas for Using It appeared first on A Market Basket of Nutrition Services ..read more

If you’ve been wondering how to eat more Mediterranean style foods then this blog is for you.     There are hundreds of simple and affordable Mediterranean foods that we can all purchase and prepare. Yet, many people are still a bit confused about what foods they are and how to add them into meals […] The post 5 Ways to Eat More Mediterranean Foods and 5 Easy Recipes, too appeared first on A Market Basket of Nutrition Services ..read more

If you like to bake then try making a frozen fruit crisp – for easy, for quick, for tasty, for better nutrition! There are so many advantages to frozen fruit that listing them all is hard to do. Let’s start with 5 reasons to try a frozen fruit of your choice: 5 Reasons to Try […] The post Frozen Fruit is a Sweet Choice and Healthy, Easy Mixed Berries Crisp Recipe appeared first on A Market Basket of Nutrition Services ..read more

Do you keep recipes? Which ones do you make over and over whether or not they’re in-season?   Recipe collections are common. Some are hand written on little scraps of paper, some are bookmarked in worn out cookbooks, some are on our phones or in little boxes we keep in the kitchen. The important point […] The post A Keeper Recipe is One that You Like to Use Over and Over appeared first on A Market Basket of Nutrition Services ..read more

Food textures can add to the enjoyment of eating so be sure to try all of them.   Common Food Textures Do you notice the crunchy or squishy texture of a food when you eat it? Do you cook pasta to ‘al dente’ texture? Do you prefer a soft and juicy pear or one that […] The post Food Textures and a Recipe for Fresh Pickles appeared first on A Market Basket of Nutrition Services ..read more

Is there anything more delicious than comfort food? And, have you tried making yours healthier?   What is Comfort Food? There are so many foods that could be labeled as comfort food. It all depends, you might say, on who you ask. Even though a soup, stew, or casserole may be a typical answer, who’s […] The post Healthier Comfort Food for All Seasons appeared first on A Market Basket of Nutrition Services ..read more

If you struggle with ideas for healthier nutrition, try this: hire a registered dietitian and go for colorful food.   Taking the Mystery out of Nutritional Counseling If you’re like most of my clients then there’s a certain mystery about how to get help for improving your nutrition. There’s finding a good fit with a […] The post Taking the Mystery out of Nutritional Counseling & 3 Easy Meal Plans to Try appeared first on A Market Basket of Nutrition Services ..read more

Every January, when we turn over the calendar to a new year, there seems to be a natural starting point for positive change.   If you’ve been waiting to start fresh in the New Year then here’s a layered approach to new and better nutrition. Is it rocket science…no. Is it a 30-day, get-it-done-fast diet… […] The post How to Start a New Nutrition Plan and Succeed appeared first on A Market Basket of Nutrition Services ..read more