The gorgeous summer peaches and nectarines flood our farmers’ stands with sweet perfume. These potassium rich jewels have many varieties… white, yellow, freestone and hybrids. Choose the heaviest and most fragrant and remember that the white varieties will not keep as long as others. I prefer nectarines to peaches when baking just because I can remove the peel with a potato peeler. (more…)

Refreshing summer watermelons deserve more than stand alone status. These potassium, vitamin C, and lycopene rich beauties can be used for the main dish on your healthy table. Just use a bit of culinary sorcery by starting with a pairing of chilled watermelon with cucumber. The two are “related” and share many of the same flavor characteristics. Both pair well with lime and fresh herbs. Toss in a few black beans as the “seeds” and dress the combo with a fresh, minty lime dressing. You can top off your creation with a grilled gift from the sea (like shrimp or crab) … heavenly! (more…)

Grilled fruits have a sugary “ripeness” that may surprise you. Your favorite fruits become elegant desserts with the simple addition of protein-rich and calcium-rich yogurt. It’s easy, pretty and simply could not be healthier. Grill up a dessert and treat your body well! (more…)

The perfect shake for summer! HMR Shakes are specially formulated for mixing in fruit, diet sodas, extracts, sugar-free syrups, and more. Try your shake with these fruit mix-ins – strawberries, peaches, cherries, pineapple, raspberries. You can also mix and match any of these fruits! (more…)

Make your HMR Shakes even more filling by increasing the volume. The bonus? Fewer calories per ounce. Simply use a flavored, noncaloric beverage in place of water in your shake. By adding more flavor, you can use more liquid to make your shake super filling. (more…)

Now that spring is here, it’s time to look forward to a bounty of seasonal, fresh fruit. If you find a good deal at your local farmer’s market on spring and summer fruit, you can peel, chop and freeze it for later use in this recipe. But even if you use packaged frozen fruit in this smoothie, you’ll still get all the flavor and all the nutrients that make this a Perfect Smoothie. Let the tropical fruits and the creamy cheesecake and vanilla flavors bring a little bit of spring and summer to your day! (more…)