Savor Cooks Pumpkin
Eat the pumpkin? Oh no, pumpkin’s are not just for decoration. You can, and should, be eating this nutrient dense fruit. Pumpkin can take on different flavor combinations very well. Pumpkin is often seen in dessert recipes, but it can also be used in smoothies, oatmeal, mashes, roasts, curries, soups, stews, risottos, and grain-based salads. […]
October is Pumpkin
Fall, the season of pumpkins! October is the National Pumpkin month, with the 26th considered as National Pumpkin Day [i]. Pumpkins, harvested as the leaves begin to fall, are noticeable additions to the markets right around the Autumnal season. The pumpkin hype extends into the grocery stores, with pumpkin products lining the stocked shelves, and […]
Body Composition for Cancer Patients
by Jenna Koroly, MS, RD, CSOWM, CDN The risk of certain cancers, such as breast in postmenopausal women, colorectal, prostate, kidney, liver, endometrial, and esophageal, is linked to overweight and obesity [i]. In order to decrease the risk of cancer and cancer recurrence, achieving a healthy body weight is key. What is a healthy body […]
Souping 101
Vivienne here from Soupure! My team and I are dedicated to your health and wellbeing and we want to make mealtime tasty, nutritious and easy even when your circumstances in life may not necessarily allow for it. Souping is a wonderful strategy to use. Our home cooked soups are nutrient dense and jam-packed with more […]
Savor Cooks: Kabocha Squash
Kabocha squash is a gnarly beauty. It’s got warts and funky nubbins, but the inside flesh is so smooth and vibrantly yellow-orange. Some varieties of kabocha squash have green skin and others have orange skin. And the skin is actually edible. Here are some fun ways to enjoy kabocha squash: Sliced into thin wedges and […]
September is Kabocha Squash
Shaped like a squat pumpkin and similar in taste and texture to sweet potatoes, this sweet Japanese squash is a wintertime staple! The Kabocha squash can be easily recognized by its deep-green skin and distinctive white speckles. The inside of the squash is just as exciting! When the squash is cut open a beautiful orange-yellow […]
Holly’s Health Hints: Fats, Cancer and Taco Dip
Did you know: there are more studies on the correlation of fat and cancer than on any other dietary risk factor? There is good evidence that fat increases your risk of developing cancer, especially cancer of the prostate, colon, breast, ovary, endometrium, and pancreas. But not all fats are the same. Saturated Fat Saturated fat, […]
Soupure
My name is Vivienne Vella, and my business partner is Angela Blatteis. WE are Soupure, and here is our story! Our Story….In a Soup Bowl When we started Soupure, Angela and I were both fed up with buying soup from the grocery store or a restaurant that was packed with salt, sugar, cream, fillers, […]
Savor Cooks: Juicy Concord Grapes
Concord grapes start to pop up at the farmers’ markets and grocery stores in the late summer and early fall months. The taste of a concord grape is intensely sweet and floral, and the deep purple color provides vitamins and antioxidants. Concord grapes typically have seeds. You can eat them or spit them out. Or, […]
Tips for Men’s Health
Men’s Health Month has passed, but that doesn’t mean its less important! See what all the hype is about for the MHM by browsing our last article. It’s always a good time to think more critically about health and healthy habits. Men aren’t always proactive about their health. Since studies show that 1 in 3 […]