Something You Can Do
Let’s face it. Life is busy and making healthy choices isn’t always convenient. Trying to figure out what’s best for everyone can be overwhelming.
At Driscoll’s, we’re all about the things we can do. Instead of trying to overhaul everything all at once, we’ve found that making simple changes can have a profound effect on overall health and well-being.
If you’re new to organics or looking for ways to enhance your organic lifestyle, we’ve come up with a number of simple suggestions that you can incorporate as they suit you.
Simple Healthy Changes
Incorporate Organic Foods
Ensure that you and your family have a positive experience with organic foods by trying these substitutions for some common food items:
- Try organic dairy products, instead of your usual brand. You’ll find that, if anything, they taste better and no one’s going to notice. Add our organic strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries to cereal and yogurt to give your family an extra boost of organic goodness.
- Organic eggs are another simple and easy choice. For an interesting twist, try our Blackberry Brie Omelet.
- For quick convenience, pick up a prepackaged organic salad mix. Toss with organic raspberries, strawberries, blueberries or blackberries for a healthy and delicious salad. Try our Raspberry Goat Cheese Salad.
Eat Better
Instead of trying to overhaul your entire diet – drastic changes often don’t stick – try making minor substitutions or additions to some of your favorites.
- Instead of drowning the pancakes, French toast or waffles in butter and maple syrup, make fresh organic berry syrup. Try Gingerbread Waffles with Blueberry-Orange Sauce.
- Craving a sweet snack? Have a carton of fresh organic berries on hand – eat them plain or mixed with yogurt and honey.
- Toss some organic berries into your favorite salad for an extra serving of antioxidants, vitamins, fiber and flavor.
- Make an organic strawberry, raspberry, blueberry or blackberry ice cream sundae. You’ll get some of the good stuff your body needs, while still indulging in a treat.
Beat the Winter Blues
Even with spring on the horizon, gray skies, rain, snow and ice can put a damper on your spirits. Spending time with friends and family and creating a few special experiences will help get you through these last months of winter.
- Have a leisurely breakfast on the weekend. Better yet, make breakfast in bed with a Raspberry Ham Frittata.
- Get some outdoor exercise. Ice skating, snowshoeing, skiing, even a brisk walk around town to window shop, will make you feel better. Fuel your activity with Whole Grain Raspberry Breakfast Bars.
- Bake something! There’s nothing like the smell of yummy treats baking in the oven. For a healthy, yet delicious dessert try our Mixed Berry Crisp.
Get Ready for Spring
Since nicer weather is just around the corner, it’s time to start getting ready.
- Plant an organic garden. Even if you don’t have a lot of room, you can plant some vegetables in window boxes or even just a few pots. Do a little research about what grows well in your area, read through some garden catalogues and dream. Check out Seeds of Change to start thinking about how to do an organic garden that’s right for you.
- Do some recycling! It’ll feel good to go through the closets and cabinets and free up space by getting rid of rarely used items. Check out your local recycling center to find out what and how to recycle common household things, such as batteries, old cleaners and burnt out light bulbs. Visit Earth911.com to find a recycling center near you.