By Mary Parsons, MS, RD When faced with so many options at the drive-through, fast food options, a fast food chicken sandwich may seem to be the obvious choice for a health-conscious diner – but in reality, it’s not quite so black-and-white. Let’s start by looking at the numbers… the developers behind your favorite fast food menus …
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Legumes offer a wealth of health benefits and can be a great choice for Meatless Monday. Get ideas for how to use them below, including a recipe for Curry Spinach Chickpea Salad from Cuisinicity. Legumes are a little food with a big effect! They’ve been in our kitchens and on our plates for thousands of …
Watching your weight? Limiting carbs, salt and other ingredients? Don’t be afraid to go out to eat! Every once in a while, it’s OK to splurge, and it’s easy to do so when eating out. But if you eat out several times a week (or especially every day), here are some tips to keep your …
If you’re ready to increase your intake, incorporating these habits into your daily diet can help you boost fiber to lose weight and improve your health. I say fiber, you say ________. If you say orange-flavored powder and the bathroom, it may be time to think a little bigger. Fiber is found in a variety …
This healthy gourmet pizza is so loaded with flavor that it doesn’t even need cheese! Makes 2 Servings Ingredients: Whole Wheat Pizza Dough: 1/8 tsp Dry Active Baker’s Yeast 1/2 + 1/8 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder 1/2 tsp Honey 3/4 tsp Dried Thyme 1/2 cup Water (warm) 1/4 cup Semolina Flour 3/4 cup Whole …
Today’s top choice is a classic Latin recipe that is gaining popularity in the United States. The Ceviche at Cantina Laredo is a brightly flavored choice is perfect for a lower-calorie starter or a lighter meal. Shrimp, scallops and fish are marinated in lime juice to “cook” and are then served with three red tostada …
Grilling season may bring to mind fat steaks and burgers, but for many, the grill is becoming a smart way to cook more meatless choices. There’s little doubt that vegetarian, vegan, flexitarian and Meatless Monday diets are on the rise, thanks to increasing concern for the environment and a growing body of research pointing to …
If you have kids in your life, you know the struggle of enticing them to eat their veggies. The almost daily, frustrating struggle. It’s time to set aside the bribes and begging and try some new strategies to get little ones to eat those good-for-them foods at home and at restaurants. At restaurants, be sure …
