As summer slowly makes its official exit, its bounty of delicious fresh veggies is the gift that keeps on giving. You may have noticed your local grocery store is well-stocked with zucchini, tomatoes and, of course, corn! As a quick aside, I may be the only person who was only able to grow one measly zucchini from an entire plant…
Once dismissed for their fat content, avocados are enjoying their newfound popularity on salads, sandwiches and of course, toast. In fact, today is National Avocado Day. And they’re so popular at the moment that their price has almost doubled compared to this time last year. To help you decide whether or not it’s worth it to shell out extra cash…
Step aside, cauliflower. It’s time to enjoy an equally tasty cruciferous crunch this season with cabbage. Cabbage may not sound like the most exciting food to grill, but a little olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper can work wonders. Plus, it’s super simple to prepare by following these steps. Wash a head of green cabbage. I find…
Before I tried TOPS 28-Day Meal Planner earlier this year, I was a little unsure how I would manage the suggested servings of fruit for each day. Prior to the plan, I’d typically have fruit as part of breakfast and maybe as a snack here and there, but that was about it. The plan suggests around four servings of fruit…
I remember once telling someone at the gym that I liked edamame (a popular Japanese soybean snack), and she looked at me completely horrified. She explained that edamame is an “anti-nutrient.” As someone who works in the nutrition and wellness field, I find myself frustrated that some health enthusiasts use fear and restrictions to push a one-size-fits-all approach to eating.…
Wellness Wednesday is taking a short hiatus while the TOPS Wellness team attends continuing education at the Today’s Dietitian Spring Symposium in Scottsdale. We’re so excited to share all that we learn! Check back here on June 5 for a new post. There’s no rest for those healthy habits, though! Read up on past blogs, including how to beat the…
If you’ve been in a grocery store lately or searched for low-carb recipes, you’ve probably come across cauliflower pizza crust. It seems that this tasty and trendy food is enjoying its time in the spotlight. But before you shell out for this pre-packaged treat, don’t forget about all of the options you have with a simple head of cauliflower. Here…
If you’ve read this blog before, you know I love writing about food. And with March being National Nutrition Month®, I have another reason to talk about one of my favorite topics. This week, I’m excited to have TOPS Outreach Liaison Alyssa McNamee share her experience with a popular food topic – meal kit delivery. We chat about the pros,…
Are you taking the 28-day meal plan challenge* with TOPS? If so, great! If not, good news – you can start the challenge any time. We officially kicked off the challenge on the first of this month to coincide with February being 28 days, but you’re welcome to start the plan at whatever time works best for you. We’ve been…