Late night at work?  Not to worry!  With little time to roast your own chicken at home, pick up an antiobiotic-free, organic rotisserie chicken.  You can find these delicious chickens at Eataly, Whole Foods or Fairway.  Not only are they a huge time-saver, but can be easily incorporated into a quick and healthy meal.

For a quick weeknight dinner, pair your rotisserie chicken (try to discard much of the skin and fat) with a quick vegetable like “Simple Sauteed Kale” (http://www.nutrifynow.com/recipes/simple-sauteed-kale/) and easy-to-cook whole grain like whole wheat couscous.

If you have extra time, try using your delicious rotisserie chicken (or leftovers!) in this  ”Asian Chicken Salad” (http://www.nutrifynow.com/recipes/asian-chicken-salad/) recipe for a yummy weeknight dinner or to bring to work for a tasty lunch.

Facts about your Fall fruits and vegetables!

Did you know that…

• ½ cup of cooked broccoli contributes 70% of your daily requirement of Vitamin C?
• 1 cup of roasted winter squash provides 150% of your daily requirement of Vitamin A?
• 1 apple provides 4 g of fiber, 15% of your daily requirement?

 Fruits and vegetables are at their freshest and most affordable, when purchased in season.  Look for these fall vegetables at farmers markets and in produce departments:

• Kale
• Broccoli
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Spinach
• Arugula
• Brussels Sprouts
• Cabbage

 Why Buy Locally Grown Foods?

 YOU’LL GET EXCEPTIONAL TASTE AND FRESHNESS
Local food is fresher and tastes better than food shipped long distances from other states or countries.   Local farmers can offer produce varieties bred for taste and freshness rather than for shipping and long shelf life.

YOU’LL STRENGTHEN YOUR LOCAL ECONOMY
Buying local food keeps your dollars circulating in your community.

YOU’LL PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Local food doesn’t have to travel far which reduces carbon dioxide emissions and packing materials.

Feeling too hungry at mealtimes?  Healthy snacking in between meals is a great way to control your portions and keep your energy levels up! Don’t sit down to any of your meals feeling starving.  It will only lead you to overeat!

Tasty snack ideas include:  a small handful of almonds and dried cherries (put in a small ziplock bag for a yummy mid-morning snack), 1 Tablespoon of almond or peanut butter with a serving of whole grain crackers (like Ak-Mak or Triscuits) or a piece of fresh fruit with a 2% string cheese stick.  All are satisfying and delicious choices!

Check back soon for some healthy eating options in and around NYC!