Makes 1 Serving Ingredients: 2 1/4 Cup Spinach 1/4 Cup Dried Cranberries 1 Mango, Cut into Chunks 1/2 Cup Strawberries 1/4 Cup Pecans 1/4 Cup Carrots Directions: In a large bowl, mix dried cranberries, mango, strawberries, pecans and carrots. Stir in your favorite fat-free citrus dressing, then add baby spinach into bowl. Toss well. Nutrition …
These dietitian tips can help you quickly get back on track with your diet, healthy lifestyle and goals after a weekend splurge. Q: I went overboard during the holiday weekend! How should I get back on track after my splurge weekend? Weekend splurges. They happen to everyone from time to time. The key is to make …
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There are a lot of myths about whole grains. That’s why we were so happy to see that the newest page on the Whole Grains Council’s website is all about busting some of the most common myths related to grains that are talked about on the Internet. Find the myths below and the facts for each myth …
Get to know what 200 calories looks like to start ditching the fear of calories and feel good about food (and all its delicious calories) again. We really have a love-hate relationship with calories, don’t we? We love to consume them, but we’ve been bombarded from an early age by the idea that they should …
This top choice includes grilled chicken, tomato, sautéed red onion, green pepper, jalapeño, Romaine lettuce, cheese blend, salsa, sour cream and fiesta seasoning all rolled into a soft pita. Ole! Sometimes the best choices are an unexpected combination of flavors and foods like the Fiesta Mexicana Pita at Extreme Pita. If a Mediterranean-style pita vacationed …
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Summer is heating up, and whether you’re looking for an easy way to feed the family without heating up the kitchen, you’re on the road for vacation or off to the raceway to watch your favorite MotoAmerica riders, restaurants can be a smart choice. Here’s how. Summer is heating up, and whether you’re looking for …
Fast food meal options are very customizable and can be very nutritious, too. By: Kristen Castillo Eating healthy at fast food restaurants is easier than ever. The idea that fast food is just greasy and fried is changing. Nowadays most fast food eateries offer healthy fare including salads, wraps, soups and sandwiches – all of …
Every day it seems there is a new diet out promising better health and fast weight loss. Some are pretty extreme, like juice detoxes. Some are more realistic and healthy like the Mediterranean diet. So, of course, we were interested to hear about the Alkaline Diet and what it may promise when we ran across this …
Sometimes you just need a break from safe and usual routine with an exciting new option like this Blackberry Salsa recipe. Yes, a traditional salsa recipe made with good old tomatoes, cilantro, onions and chilies is tasty, low in calories and fat and loaded with good-for-you nutrition like vitamin C and lycopene. Sometimes, though, you just need …
Imagine how excited we were when we were recently introduced to #PumpkinCan! Loaded with facts, recipes and tips, it’s just the thing for pumpkin lovers missing this gem or anyone ready to add a little variety to your menu this week. Can we do Thanksgiving in June? True, all that rich food may not be …
