This morning, I had the opportunity to judge the heart healthy contest at the Watertown Winter Farm Show with two other judges. We evaluated several very tasty and delightful items. I applaud all of the contestants that took the time to tweak their recipes and finds ways to improve the nutrition status of their food item. Overall, participants make changes to the fat content, sugar content, and/or enhanced the recipe such as adding more fiber through various grains such as cracked wheat, oat bran, etc. Overall, it really showed me that adapting recipes doesn’t have to be a scary thing! There are so many options and ways to improve recipes and with a little time and energy you too, could turn your favorite, not the best for you, recipes into healthy, heartful ones. Next time you’re in the store, I encourage you to check out the various options, read labels, and think critically about how you could improve the nutrition of the foods you’re making.

-Kelsey