Makes 4 Servings Ingredients for Stir-Fry: 3 ¼ cup cooked rice noodles 1 cup chopped green cabbage ¾ cup chopped zucchini 1 cup chopped broccoli 1 cup chopped carrots 8 oz. firm tofu, drained Tofu Marinade Ingredients for Tofu Marinade: 2 Tbs rice bran oil 2 Tbs chili paste 2 Tbs ginger spice 2 Tbs Bragg’s …
Sometimes you just have to have a burger — we get it! There are some great burger choices out there (and on HealthyDiningFinder) that can help you cure your craving and get some good-for-you nutrition while you’re at it. For those days when you want a burger, not necessarily a healthy burger, and want to …
Today’s top choice is a crisp and refreshing, nutritious salad that’s perfect for pairing with your favorite barbecue picks. The Side Spinach Salad at Fiorella’s Jack Stack BBQ is made with fresh iron-rich spinach tossed with strawberries, toasted pecans, feta cheese, bacon, and red onion. Healthy Dining’s registered dietitians recommend requesting vinaigrette on the side (not included …
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The holiday season is a prime time for travel. It’s also a prime time for weight gain and putting healthy eating on the back burner until January. Whether you’re flying, taking the train or driving to your holiday destination, it is still possible to find great choices on the way. Why put your healthy lifestyle …
As winter takes a firm hold, it’s natural to turn to soothing comfort food like soup. Call it the natural tendency to burrow in and keep warm while the wind whistles outside. That could explain why the whole cold month of January is dedicated to soup, a hearty choice with so many variations that it’s hard …
By Nancy Snyder, M.S., R.D. So what exactly does it mean to be grass-fed? While all beef cattle in the U.S. are grass-fed for the first year of their lives, conventional beef are “finished” on a grain diet along with supplements to promote weight gain. In order to qualify as “grass-fed,” the USDA specifies that …
Courtesy of Greatist.com If we could eat the avocado piñata hanging in our office, believe me — we would. Unfortunately, we aren’t that lucky and will have to settle for the normal-sized, edible ones instead. So why does the Greatist team love these magical green fruits so much? First off, they’re clearly delicious. But they’re healthy, too! Avocados …
By Rachael Derr, RD This is such a timely question right now during Heart Health Month! These tips can help you make your restaurant meals work for you and your heart without giving up the good food you love at restaurants: Focus on fruits and veggies. Fruits and vegetables are packed with heart-healthy fiber and …
This Week’s Favorite is…The Chicken Shish Kebab Plate. This flavorful choice, the Chicken Shish Kebab Plate at The Kebab Shop, is just the delicious escape we’re looking for this week! A tender, seasoned-to-perfection grilled chicken kebab served with saffron rice and a cucumber dill salad for the perfect blend of herbs and spices, lean protein and …
Read Part 1 Carbohydrates Contrary to popular belief, carbohydrates are very healthy and necessary for performing everyday functions. When this vital nutrient is consumed, it breaks down into glucose. Glucose is the preferred source of energy for the body and the only source of energy for the brain. When extra glucose is consumed, it is stored in …
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