This month we feature mushrooms! Not actually a vegetable, mushrooms are still a good source of B vitamins and some minerals, and are a more powerful antioxidant than green beans or tomatoes! Try lots of different varieties: white, baby bella, Portobello, cremini, oyster, shitake, and more! They are all low…Read More
Category: JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry
Squash Egg-in-the-Hole: Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Healthy Recipe Series
In the winter when typical fruits and vegetables are either scarce in the stores or very expensive, we can always count on winter squash: easily available, hearty and packed with nutrients! Read below to learn more about these healthy gourds and a recipe for how to use them! Healthy Recipe:…Read More
Energy Balls: Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Healthy Recipe Series
It’s hard not to overindulge at any time of the year, and especially around the holiday season. Many of us make resolutions at the beginning of the year to live a healthier lifestyle. Try these easy-to-make fiber- and protein-rich Energy Balls for a nutritious pick-me-up. Bonus: you’ll feel full longer!…Read More
Winter Squash: Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Healthy Recipe Series
Winter squash is in season: butternut, acorn, spaghetti and Hubbard are but a few of the many varieties you can find in your local stores now. Winter squashes are low in calories, high in fiber and nutrients, and they are part of many hearty satisfying winter meals! I. Savory Roasted…Read More