Hydration

Jan 20, 2025 | Food for Thought

Hydration is important to health – EVEN IN THE WINTER! We seem to forget that we need to drink water in the winter, air from furnaces often dehydrate us without us realizing. 10 Reasons Hydration is Important Improved brain performance Even mild dehydration—as...

Chili Basics

Jan 13, 2025 | Food for Thought

It’s time to get out the chili pot or the slow cooker and make some chili. If you make a big enough pot, you can use leftovers over the days following. Below is a simple, hearty, satisfying chili recipe that is easy to customize. Base Chili Ingredients ½...

Farm to ECE’s Wishes for the New Year

Jan 3, 2025 | Food for Thought

Starting out 2025, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on our wishes (and maybe to-do list) for the new year. Building on our successes in 2024, we have three main goals this year: Grow our team. After almost 18 months of piloting our program, there’s certainly a...

Healthy Swaps: Banana

Nov 22, 2024 | Food for Thought

BANANA Mashed bananas are a great substitute for oil in baking recipes, as they keep the same moist texture while adding natural sweetness.  Bananas have a lower fat content and are a good source of potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and dietary fiber. How to substitute...

Healthy Swaps: Flours

Nov 22, 2024 | Food for Thought

FLOURS White/ All-Purpose flour is stripped of most of its nutritional value and can spike blood sugar levels  Alternative flours are packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals and protein. Almond Flour: Low-carb and gluten-free option – adds protein and healthy...