What are the best menu choices to order at Seafood Restaurants? Healthy Dining’s dietitians have the key words and ingredients to look for on the menu to help you make the best choices. Q: What Are the Healthy Options at Seafood Restaurants?Seafood restaurants can be a great choice when your goal is making healthier choices …
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It’s difficult to estimate the amount of calories for your naruto roll. Without seeing the recipe for it (even a photo would help), there are a few unknowns. Thank you for your question. It’s difficult to estimate the amount of calories for your naruto roll without seeing the recipe for it (even a photo would …
The DASH diet has been shown to help lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol, as well as reduce the risk of kidney stones, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and congestive heart failure. DASH stands for “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.” This ground-breaking randomized controlled study, first published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1997, demonstrated …
When eating out at a sports bar, follow these tips to have some fun and enjoy a good meal. Q: Help! The Big Game is coming up, and everyone is making plans to watch it at the local sports bar. How can I find healthy choices at a sports bar? A: The thought of finding healthy choices …
Low-Fat Sunset Sauce from California Tortilla Low-Fat Sunset Sauce from California TortillaAdd a little spice to your salads, bowls, burritos and more with California Tortilla’s signature Sunset Sauce. How will you use it? Also Check Out: Ingredients: 4 fresh, red, ripe Roma Tomatoes, medium diced 1/4 white onion, medium diced 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 small to …
The holiday season is prime time for treating yourself to a special dinner out, but that doesn’t necessarily mean mass quantities of butter, cream, bacon and cheese! By Mary Parsons, MS, RD The holiday season is prime time for treating yourself to a special dinner out, but that doesn’t necessarily mean mass quantities of butter, …
Ancient grains are a modern trend. Although seemingly paradoxical, many ancient grains have skyrocketed into recent popularity. Grains like teff, kamut, spelt, amaranth, and quinoa are making an appearance in everything from restaurant dishes to popular cereal brands. By Rebecca Brundidge What is all the new buzz about? According to the Whole Grains Council, the …
Dietitian-recommended, protein-packed menu choices at restaurants. Today’s top choice serves up lean protein in a most tempting way. This Ancho Salmon at Chili’s takes seared chile-rubbed Atlantic salmon and drizzles it with spicy citrus-chile sauce then tops it with chopped cilantro and queso fresco for a blend of tantalizing flavors and textures. Served with citrus-chile rice and …
If you’re dining somewhere without the benefit of pre-screened Sodium Savvy options, you can still take a strategic approach to reduce the sodium level of your meal. By Mary Parsons, MS, RD Q: Our family is really looking forward to celebrating Father’s Day this year. We’d like to take Dad out to eat, but his …
When it comes to great food, sometimes it’s not about the stars of the show but about the supporting cast – those ingredients that add a depth of fresh and full flavor to the overall creation. Q: My doctor has recommended watching my sodium intake. What are good herbs to use in place of salt …
