Do your kids like eating their fruits and veggies? Do they rave about broccoli rabe? Kiss up for cabbage? Plead for pears? No? You’re probably saying something like, “Get real!”—and you’re not alone. Sometimes, it seems like no matter how you try to cajole, convince, entice, or flat-out bribe them, your kids avoid eating healthy …
Make menu planning a fun learning experience by planning themed dinners once a week or once a month. Decide on your theme for the meal and sit the kids down for some help planning the meal. You may end up with some strange food combinations, but that is part of the fun! Courtesy of Obesity Action …
Many fast food and quick service restaurants are offering healthier breakfast fare, such as fresh fruit smoothies, oatmeal, and leaner breakfast sandwiches. Breakfast is arguably the most important meal of the day, so it is great that you are trying to fit it in, even if it is on the go. Many fast food and …
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Gout is a condition caused by the build-up of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid deposits form in joints, often of the big toe, causing pain and swelling. The exact cause of gout is unknown, though genetics, gender, age, and certain medical conditions and medications may put you at greater risk for developing gout. …
Capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their tear- and sweat-inducing burn, also happens to be a powerful antioxidant. Spicy food is certainly nothing new. Fiery chili peppers of all shapes, sizes and Scoville heat units have been used to spice up cooking around the world for thousands of years. What is new is the link between …
Dietitian menu choices at Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Café Today’s featured choice is a great example of just how delicious it can be to get back on track with healthy eating after the holidays. The Kitchari at Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Café is known to regulars for its healing qualities. Easily digestible, this wholesome blend of basmati …
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National Nutrition Month is going strong, and with it comes a wealth of tips, insights and delicious recipes to help us all enjoy a healthier diet now and throughout the year. Here are just some of the health, nutrition and restaurant news we dug into this week: 5 Things a Dietitian Would Never SayThere’s …
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The best vegan burger recipe created by Cuisinicity. So many of us have searched for vegan burger recipes. Unfortunately, so few of us have actually found a vegan burger recipe worth keeping. Catherine Katz of Cuisinicity may have the recipe you’ve been searching for. Known for her flavorful and healthy takes on family-friendly meals, Catherine …
This Week’s Favorite is…The Fit & Focused Farmer’s Scramble This week’s top choice is a perfect example of the hearty, healthy breakfast we crave when a bowl of oatmeal just won’t cut it! This Fit & Focused Farmer’s Scramble at Black Bear Diner loads your plate with sautéed spinach, tomatoes, squash, and mushrooms cooked with …
Dietitian-recommended restaurant menu choices. It is time to give peace a chance with this top choice from Extreme Pizza! That’s right, the Peace in the Middle East Pizza brings together a variety of ingredients into one harmonious and oh-so-good pizza that is anything but dull. This signature pizza, recommended by Healthy Dining’s dietitians, at Extreme Pizza …
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