When you think of going out for a Mexican meal, you probably think of tacos, burritos, rice, beans and oh yes, chips and salsa. But if you eat all those foods (and more) you’ll leave the restaurant feeling very full and sluggish. Plus, you’ll likely have eaten more calories, fat and sodium in one meal than …
As you may already know, following a low potassium low sodium diet can be very difficult. This type of diet is often required for people with chronic kidney disease but may also be necessary for those with Addison’s disease or people taking potassium-sparing diuretics for hypertension or congestive heart failure. Do not follow this diet …
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By Mary Parsons, MS, RD 4 oz. is a standard serving size for protein-based foods; depending on the size grade of your shrimp, this translates to the following approximate shrimp serving sizes: Jumbo (21/25 count per pound): 5-6 shrimp Large (31/35 count per pound): 8-9 shrimp Medium (41/50 count per pound): 10-11 shrimp As for …
By Kathleen Papandrea, R.D. and By Mary Parsons, M.S., R.D. It’s hard not to be captivated by the dark and mysterious grain that’s popping up everywhere on grocery store shelves. But what is black forbidden rice, and what’s so forbidden about it? While it’s a novelty in the U.S., black rice is a staple food for …
Who hasn’t wanted to get their hands on a top secret restaurant recipe like this Fresh Veggie Pizza from Schlotzsky’s? Luckily, after working closely with our team of registered dietitians, they’ve agreed to share this favorite choice with all of us. Make it at home or save the prep and clean up when you order …
MyPlate, the current nutrition guide published by the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, is a food circle depicting a place setting with a plate and glass divided into five food groups. It replaced the USDA’s MyPyramid guide on June 2, 2011, ending 19 years of USDA food pyramid diagrams. Today, let’s discuss the …
This Caribbean Salad from Chili’s is a tempting choice loaded with nutritious fruits and veggies. This is what healthy eating should look like! Makes 4 Servings Ingredients: 4 cups of Romaine lettuce cut into 1″ pieces 4 cups of iceberg salad cut into 1″ pieces 3 cups of Napa cabbage, shredded 1/8 cup of fresh mint, thinly …
By Mary Parsons, MS, RD Depending on which part of the cut is used, beef brisket can vary in fat content. You can ask your server to be sure, but most restaurants serve the flat of the brisket, which is the leaner part. In addition: Be sure to pay attention to portion size, as many restaurants pile …
You’re probably seeing that more and more restaurants are offering sweet potato fries in addition to the classic white potato fries on the menu. In this battle of potato vs. sweet potato, you may already have a preference for one or the other. If you’re wondering which may be better for your diet, the bottom line …
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Chinese food has earned something of a bad reputation over the years for being a higher calorie, fat and sodium choice when it comes to restaurant food. Many believe there is no such thing as healthy Chinese food. The truth is that it’s not that difficult to eat healthy Chinese food when you’re away from …
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