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This recipe got rave reviews at two Santa Clara County Employee Wellness Fairs. We really need to eat more locally grown food and summer is the perfect time to get fresh zucchini at the farmer's markets. To make it more beautiful and nutritious, add diced red bell...

My family loves anything with blueberries, fresh or dried. They get their color from anthocyanin, an antioxidant, that can help increase circulation and decrease high blood pressure. Conventional blueberries can be high in pesticides so it may be wise to pay a little...

These little treats are filled with antioxidants, vitamins, protein and fiber.  Pumpkin is chock full of Vitamin A and a half a cup of pumpkin puree is only 40 calories.  They're perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up or even dessert.  My 7-year-old daughter loves to...

I recently brought this to a party and people couldn't get enough of this chicken salad with coconut yogurt. They loved that it was mayo free with tons of flavor and added crunch from the toasted almonds. I love that it contains good fats - monounsaturated fat from...

Party guests, family members and even the middle school kids where I volunteer, love this black bean salad. It’s colorful, zesty and extremely healthy. The dressing gives it a thick salsa quality and the fresh lime juice and cilantro make it pop. While the avocado is...

This Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Feta is very flavorful and refreshing. Watermelon is a fantastic source of Vitamin C and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that makes watermelons and tomatoes red; and may prevent prostate cancer. The monounsaturated fat from the...