When it comes to meals, it can be easy to get stuck in a rut. The same turkey burger with lettuce and tomato and a side of sweet potato fries, the pasta salad with broccoli and a side of fruit, the grilled chicken and veggie kebabs over rice, or whatever dish happens to be your …
Along with limiting screen time, encouraging healthy eating is probably one of the biggest battles parents face. These simple strategies from Healthy Dining’s team of registered dietitians can help your kids eat more nutritiously with, hopefully, less of a battle. Q: I’d like to teach my kids to make good food choices, but there’s so …
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It may officially be fall, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up grilling just yet. Grilling outdoors is one of my favorite ways to cook. While nothing beats a juicy burger or a sizzling filet with those gorgeous grill marks embedded in the meat, the grill is anything but a one-trick pony. Beyond …
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Many people try to reduce calorie intake and keep fat, sodium and other nutrient levels in check. When eating out, you can find a wide variety of Healthy Dining picks to help you achieve your weight loss goals. By Rachel Rothman, MS, RD Question: “My weight loss program is limited to 1,200 calories a day. …
Apples can be a healthy and tasty way to add nutrition to your diet. Tis the season to eat apples! Apples can be a healthy and tasty way to add nutrition to your diet whether you’re slicing them over oatmeal, chopping them over salads, baking them for dessert, ordering them as a side or just …
Savory turkey sausage, spicy red pepper and sweet grapes make this pizza recipe anything but ordinary. Watch the how to video for this pizza recipe now. Also Check Out:Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Pizza?Makes 1 Serving Ingredients 1 hot Italian turkey sausage link, casing removed ⅛ tsp Italian seasoning ⅛ tsp red …
The best sources of protein for vegans are legumes, which consist of beans, peas and lentils. Many restaurants are offering more and more vegetarian and vegan options, which is great for guests eating a plant-based diet. Vegetarian options at restaurants are usually easier to identify (no meat, fish or poultry) than vegan items (no meat, …
Sodas—both regular and diet—are not considered nutritious drinks for several reasons. Regular sodas are full of sugar—about 40 grams per 12 fluid ounce can, which is equivalent to 10 teaspoons of sugar. Because sugar and sodas do not provide any nutritional value, they provide what are considered empty calories. Question: How bad are sodas for you? …
Yes, you can always ask the server if the chef can prepare a vegetarian dish for you. If not, you can always order different… Full Question: “I’m a vegetarian, is it ok to ask for something on the menu to be made without meat?” Yes, you can always ask the server if the chef can prepare …
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The best dietitian recommended menu choices at Au Bon Pain. Today’s top choice is the Kids LiveWell Classic Oatmeal with Strawberries and 100% Juice at Au Bon Pain. This mix and match option includes a bowl of 100% natural rolled oats paired with a side strawberry cup and orange juice for a complete meal. The …
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