Food Prep

My Favorite Green Smoothie: A Guest Post by Dr. Niama

I would love to share my favorite green smoothie recipe! It is a great one for those who have no idea what to do with kale, or how to get past the taste of it when cooked or eaten fresh. I find all of the ingredients at my local Vons, including the fresh kale, though those […]

Little Ways to Simplify the Process of Cooking

We spoke to some students in the public health nutrition program at UC Berkeley about what advice they would give about how to make cooking more convenient, affordable, and time-efficient. Here’s what they said: Use simple recipes that are fast with minimal ingredients and aren’t boring. Some examples include: 5-ingredient Black Bean Soup and 5-ingredient White Chicken […]

Little Recipes with Local Chef Agustin Romo

Quinoa Steamed Rice Looking for a simple way to make your white rice healthier? Try the following recipe by local chef and Long Beach native, Chef Agustin! Quinoa Steamed Rice Ingredients: 1.5 cup rice 1/2 cup quinoa 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 2.5 cup water Stir, turn on and next thing […]

Tips to Shop Smart & Fill Your Cart

The USDA ChooseMyPlate.gov website has great tips for “Healthy Eating on a Budget,” including tips for every aisle. Below are their recommendations for how to fill your cart with budget-friendly and healthy options from the fruit and vegetable food group: Buy “in season” produce. They are usually less expensive and are at their peak […]

Bulk Up with Batch Cooking

A great way to save money and time, while eating healthy, is to make things in bulk. Creating a series of recipes in bulk and then freezing and re-using throughout the week extends your food budget and saves you time. Some popular example of batch food preparation include making your own yogurt, grilling and freezing […]