Recipes — fit foodie friday

What’s In Season Wednesday? Fava Beans, originally from Egypt, grow in plump green pods. When the beans are very young and tender, they may be eaten whole. However, after removing them from the pod, the Fava Beans are usually peeled to avoid any bitterness occasionally caused by the skin. The beans themselves are green and have an earthy flavor. Fava Beans are a wonderful addition to any meal. Serve as a hot or cold appetizer, as a side dish sautéed in butter, or in soups. Fava Beans contain no cholesterol, have no fat and are low in sodium and calories....

We go nutty over coconut, not only because it’s so tasty, but because coconut is also packed with nutrients the body needs. You can cook with coconut, bake with coconut, use coconut on your skin and hair, and even hydrate with coconut water! The all-purpose fruit.   This Fit Foodie Friday, we are giving away a gift box from Coconut Organics! Coconut Organics® aka The Coconut Company™ is a company solely dedicated to the amazing coconut and creates high quality organic foods and goods using this amazing ingredient. Some of our favorite products from Coconut Organics include: Toasted Organic Coconut...