All fruits are healthy and good to eat! However, each fruit is unique and has a slightly different nutritional make-up. Q: What are the best fruits to eat? This is a great question, considering the incredible variety of fruits out there and the fact that it’s Fruits and Veggies More Matters Month! In short, all …
She is warm and soothing and can get any day off to a good start, especially a cold one. Oatmeal is always there for you with nutty sweet flavor and a knack for helping to lower blood cholesterol, but it’s her high fiber content that can help boost your weight loss. She is warm and …
While the quantity of fruits and vegetables is key, so is the quality (or more specifically, the variety) of the fruits and vegetables you take in. This is because of the variety of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals found in fruits and vegetables. Join the Healthy Dining Club!Get the Latest News, Coupons, Recipes & Special …
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Restaurants are part of the service industry, where customer satisfaction is serious business. By Mary Parsons, MS, RD On behalf of every registered dietitian (and the rest of our nutrition enthusiasts) at Healthy Dining, I have to answer this question with a resounding NO! Restaurants are part of the service industry, where customer satisfaction is …
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To help reduce stress from Thanksgiving through the New Year, look for foods like these in your refrigerator, on the buffet table and at your favorite restaurants. Q: What Foods Can Help Reduce Stress During the Holidays? A: There is no doubt that during the holiday season, things are crazy, and stress can be high. …
Many fad diets come and go, and the apple cider vinegar diet happens to be a diet that has been around for a while. What most people think of when we talk about the apple cider vinegar diet is consuming 1-3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before each meal in the hopes of losing weight. …
In honor of warm summer days, try these Mediterranean-inspired recipes to add a little something new to the weeknight routine. Chicken, spaghetti, soup and sandwiches – whatever your family’s go-to dinners are, it’s easy to fall into a weeknight meal rut. If it’s time to spice up the weeknight routine with some easy, new recipes that …
This refreshing salad from BJ’s has cubes of cool watermelon, arugula, mixed greens, pickled red onions, feta cheese and mint with honey vinaigrette. Add your own touch with a sprinkle of nuts or seeds or grilled chicken (not included in nutrition information). Makes 2 Servings Ingredients: 2 Cups Mixed Baby Greens 1 ½ Cups Arugula ¾ …
An all-time favorite condiment proves to be not only delicious, but nutritious! Also known as: Salsa Fresca, Pico de Gallo, Salsa Verde Likes: Garden fresh tomatoes and cilantro Dislikes: Being ignored or forgotten in her ramekin on the side of your plate, being stereotyped as only good for tortilla chips Hobbies: Mixing up the flavor with ingredients like chipotle, …
In general, everyone can benefit from eating more anti-inflammatory foods. Fortunately, research has shown that certain foods like these react in our bodies to reduce the amount of inflammation. Q: What should I order at restaurants to help reduce inflammation? There are specific conditions that can be improved through consuming an anti-inflammatory diet, but in general, everyone …
