Marinated Artichoke Hearts

04/21/2013

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Yes, the jar is empty... I know.
I had no plans of doing a product review today.  But after I polished off an entire jar of Reese Grilled Marinated Artichoke Hearts, I decided that I must write about it.

I'm a fan of keeping healthy things stocked in my pantry that are versatile and aid in getting dinner on the table, like... yesterday (as in ASAP).  I always keep a can of marinated artichokes, marinated mushrooms, roasted red peppers, capers, and a variety of pesto in my cupboard.  All these ingredients throw a huge flavor punch to any dish. They are great add-ins to pasta, rice, quinoa, and salads.

My most recent discovery though is one of my new favorites.  I opened a jar of Reese Grilled and Marinated Artichoke Hearts to put a few on a salad but when I sampled one I decided I wasn't making my salad after-all and I ate the whole jar of artichoke hearts.  The awesome thing is how nutritious artichokes are for you.  Artichokes are a good source of potassium, vitamin C, folate, magnesium and dietary fiber.  They are also a superb source of antioxidants in the form of phytonutrients helping with liver function and maybe even aid in curing hangover.

Give these Reese Grilled Marinated Artichoke Hearts a try.  They have an awesome right-off-the-grill flavor and aren't too sweet or salty.  They are void of added preservatives and other junk I don't allow in my pantry.  They are delicious.

**These opinions are my own.  I have not been paid by anyone to review this product.
Resource: California Artichoke Advisory Board
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Polly's Country Market - Chelsea, MI

03/06/2013

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I'm spending a couple days each week for a few months working at Polly's Country Market in Chelsea, MI.  It's been nice getting to know the management and staff at the store.  Everybody is very friendly.  As a part of the Chelsea Wellness Coalition's community goals to boost nutrition in and around Chelsea I'm working to bring more nutritious options to the community's main grocery store.  We've already added some fresh, homemade salads to the deli case and created some grab & go salads perfect for a quick, healthy and delicious meal.  If you live in the area or you happen to be driving through please stop by and sample some of the new salads.  Please give us your feedback.  If you have suggestions, we'd be happy to see what we can do to accommodate your requests.  Also, while you're shopping if you have any food and nutrition questions please come and find me (on days I'm there) and I'll be happy to help you while you shop!
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Eating right isn't just something you do for yourself anymore!

03/12/2011

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Did you know what you choose to eat also impacts our environment?  It's true.  Many people aren't aware of the cost and the resources that go into growing, harvesting, transporting and packaging their food.  Think about this next time you buy groceries: what you put in your cart goes in your house and what goes in your house goes in your mouth.  Eating fresh foods is good for

A good place to start is the produce aisle or even better your local farmers market.  Fill your shopping cart (or shopping bag) with fruits and vegetables of all different colors.  By eating foods of different colors you are getting a variety of important nutrients that your body needs to fight disease and keep you healthy.

Try to avoid most packaged foods.  Most packaged foods that come with health claims and pretty, shiny wrappers are not good for our bodies and they have more of a negative impact on our environment because it takes more energy and resources to process and package items than it does to sell the whole food without processing it.

So vote with your dollar for a healthier planet and by doing so you'll enjoy the added health benefits of these fresh, nutritious foods.  If you are already making most of your meals rich in produce you can focus on making more of your purchases include local and organic foods.

If you want to learn more the book by Mark Bitman called Food Matters is a great place to start.
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