Food
Reasons We Love Better Made Variety Packs:
Better Made Variety Packs make it easy to please everyone! They’re perfect for family gatherings, soccer practice, or any other occasion with a variety of cravings, and here are a few reasons why we love them:
Your Guide to Healthy Eating in 2020
This year has held quite a few “healthy eating” trends; plant-based eating, meal planning, intuitive eating, calorie counting, the list goes on. The thing is, “healthy” is a completely subjective word: it will look different for everyone. Some may feel successful with a fridge full of low-calorie, high protein meals for the week. Others will bring an apple as a…
Better Made Snack Foods Celebrates 90 Years – Anniversary Giveaway
Celebrate Better Made’s 90th Anniversary: enter for your chance to win an anniversary gift box along with a Better Made Yeti.
My Personal Preface to a Plant-Based Lifestyle Change
For those looking to improve their overall health and wellness, going on a plant-based diet is an option many have heard about but few know how to implement effective change for sustainable health benefits.
Chewy Cherry Baked Oatmeal for Heart Health
Think heart-healthy recipes can’t taste good? You need to try this yummy breakfast dish. The recipe is courtesy of Graceland Fruit, one of the largest single providers of infused dried fruits in the world, with operations located in northern Michigan. Here’s what they had to say about what makes this recipe tasty and good for you: “Graceland dried cherries boast more…
Hudsonville Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert
We are diving into summer this year with a ton of activities and checking items off our summer bucket list. Ice cream and smores are always on our list of things to enjoy during the hot days of summer. We have great news for families that want to enjoy a sweet cool and creamy treat but avoid dairy, or are…
Fall Fruit Turkey Display
Make your Thanksgiving dinner table festive with this fruit display shaped like a turkey. Help curb pre-meal hunger by snacking on some of these healthier fruit options. Simply pick your favorite fruits to add to the display. Looking for other delicious Thanksgiving sides to top off your feast? Check out these recipes: Apple, Spinach, Chicken Sausage and Farro Stuffed Acorn…
Avoid Pumpkin Overload With These 6 Michigan Fall Fruits and Veggies
It’s almost fall and you know what that means…pumpkin flavored everything! If you’re not a pumpkin fan though, fear not, a plentiful variety of fall produce are also in season.
Need Quick, Healthy Halloween Treats? We’ve Got Spooky, Fun Recipes Here!
Halloween is creeping up, which means that soon your little ones will be running around your neighborhood, decked out in costumes and collecting as much candy as possible! While you probably don’t need to cook anything super sweet this week—trick-or-treating will keep your little ones stocked with sugary goodies—you may want something a little healthier to enjoy that’s still in…
Pear and Roasted Fall Vegetables with Green Tahini Dressing
This recipe is a great way to take advantage of abundant fall produce. It’s packed with healthy ingredients such as Brussels sprouts, pears, butternut squash, bell peppers, mushrooms and more. Brussels sprouts contain more than 100 percent of your daily vitamin C needs and are surprisingly high in protein. Pears are considered one of the highest-fiber fruits, with an average…
Overnight Oats with Raspberry and Cherry Chia Jam
Breakfast may be known as the most important meal of the day, but more often than not, we are missing out. Based on a recent poll, 53 percent of Americans miss breakfast at least once a week. And from that, 12 percent do not even bother to eat breakfast. Overnight oats can help make eating breakfast easier and can save time in your…
Fall Harvest Underdogs You Didn’t Realize Were Michigan-Grown
When it comes to Michigan produce, it can sometimes feel like cherries, apples and blueberries get all the glory. But those three are just the tip of the grown-in-Michigan iceberg. There are, in fact, loads of other less obvious fruits and vegetables to be found here—especially this time of year. Here are three in-season fruits to help expand your taste…
How to Help Your Child Make Healthy Eating Choices at School
School cafeterias give children the opportunity to become independent eaters at an early age. While it’s a great way to try new foods, it also means parents are unable to control what and how much a child consumes. Thankfully, USDA’s regulations assist children in making better decisions by requiring cafeterias to offer more fruit, vegetables and whole grains while limiting sodium,…
Your Pretty Plate: Infusing Food with Flowers
Flowers are a go-to when it comes to giving gifts and decorating your home, but they can also dress up your favorite recipes. Whether used in a salad, decorative drink or main dish, there are many flowers you can incorporate into your diet. With spring on the way, here are some flowers that will add a pop of color and…