Get smoother skin with this delicious Wilted Spinach with Garlic, Ginger and Butternut Squash recipe. Courtesy of YouBeauty Winter squash is a great source of carotenoids, and butternut squash is right at the top. This gorgeous, brightly colored orange squash is loaded with nutrients to repair our skin and keep it beautiful. Studies show that people with higher …
By Mary Parsons, MS, RD Q: What are the healthiest ways to order sushi? Most people think of sushi as a very healthy meal, and they’re not wrong! The focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients such as fish and vegetables in sushi certainly goes hand-in-hand with healthy dining. But no cuisine is without its caveats. Follow our …
Did you know that iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world, and that athletes are especially prone to depletion of the body’s iron stores? By Kathleen Papandrea, R.D., and By Mary Parsons, M.S., R.D. If you’re concerned about getting enough iron, read on to find out what role this essential mineral …
Also known as: Cocoa Likes: Nuts, dessert Dislikes: Heat Hobbies: Sweetening up the menu Find her: Drizzled over fruit, whipped and frozen into yogurt, simmered into savory sweet sauces She is smooth and rich with a decadent flavor that calls to mind extravagant desserts and simple treats. We go to her for classic desserts and sweet sauces, and occasionally, we …
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What is it about protein that intrigues us? Do we think we need more to build muscle? To lose weight? Or are we just looking for an excuse to order a double bacon cheeseburger? Protein. It’s being talked about and sought after by consumers more than ever these days. In fact, market research shows that the U.S. …
It’s just about that time… Thanksgiving! Every year we get together with family or friends, do our best to put together (or order) a mouthwatering Thanksgiving meal and give thanks for the big and little things in our lives that make it all worthwhile. Whether it’s traditional foods that we’ve been eating every year for …
Discover the charm of Kolache Factory today with dietitian-recommended menu choices. Healthy Dining menu choices come in all shapes, sizes and cuisines at restaurants across the country. Kolache Factory is just one of those restaurants serving some of those Healthy Dining menu choices. With numerous locations nationwide, this steadily growing and wholly unique restaurant is introducing food …
Makes 5 Servings Ingredients: ½ cup Fine Bulgur 3 TBS olive oil 1 cup boiling hot water 2 cups finely chopped fresh flat parsley (this equals to 3 bunches) ½ cup finely chopped fresh mint 3 plum or roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 small onion chopped finely 3 TBS lemon juice ¾ tsp salt …
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Q: I am so happy it is asparagus season—I look forward to it all year! But, I have only ever steamed asparagus, and quite frankly, I’m already getting tired of this bland flavor. Are there other healthy ways to cook and prepare asparagus? A: Yay, asparagus season is here! And yes, there are many ways to prepare …
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There is no doubt that cancer has become a common household topic. As with so many other diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, diet plays a large role in the prevention of cancer. Research consistently points to a healthy diet, including certain foods and food groups, as key to lowering cancer risk …
