We are just over a week away from one of the great food holidays, Thanksgiving. Yes, every holiday has its own delicious food traditions, but this one is centered on family and friends gathering around a table to give thanks and share a meal… and what a good meal it always is! In honor of this fast-approaching food-a-thon, here are some of our favorite ingredients you might be cozying up with at the table. We’ve also included some reasons why you may want to give an more...

Also known as: Maybe a little “wild” sometimes, but she’s still simply Rice

Likes: The scenery… wherever she’s planted, from mountains to valleys around the world

 

Dislikes: Weeds and bugs, processing that strips away her best nutrients

Hobbies: Soaking in the fields and gracing weddings as a symbol more...

He’s hot and maybe a little spicy, and he wants to help warm you up on a cold fall day. He’s Chili, and his one-dish goodness can be a wholesome and nutritious choice for lazy weekends or busy weeknights, whatever your health goals may be. It’s all in how he’s put together.

There’s great debate about Chili’s origins and true ingredients. He’s warmed explorers, sustained cattle drivers, and kept family bellies full more...

Taco Day is October 4th, and you’ve probably noticed that we here at Healthy Dining always like a good food celebration!  So in the spirit of this legendary and oh-so-delicious food, we’ve put together a Food Friendzy Fiesta this week that is all about Taco.  

 

He’s been around in his most basic form as long as anyone can remember, but more...