We often like to share healthy meals for the family, kid-friendly recipes and restaurant menu choices your whole family will love, but today, just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’re sticking to meals for two- thanks to Greatist.com. So get together with that special sweetheart or friend and get cooking with these healthy recipes that don’t …
Nine restaurant brands, all making exceptional strides in health and nutrition, were recently honored at the inaugural HALO (Healthy Active Lifestyle) Awards ceremony, held in Atlanta on October 14, 2014, including participating Healthy Dining restaurant Boston Market. It’s no secret that Boston Market serves classic home-style foods that make the taste of the holidays easy to enjoy …
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Sometimes “healthy foods” give a misconception that you can eat as much as you want and then you end up eating more calories than if you ate the “unhealthy” version. No! The rules of portion control still apply. Sometimes “healthy foods” give a misconception that you can eat as much as you want and then you end …
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Curry can be a tasty Healthy Dining choice at Indian and Thai restaurants with a few dietitian tips. By Megan Holt, DrPH, MPH, RD Q: Where did curry originate? A: The term ‘curry’ comes from the Tamil (primary language in parts of Southern India, Sri Lanka and Singapore) word ‘kari’, which means spicy sauce. Original …
Marinated shrimp with cilantro and honey sauce, served over shredded greens accompanied by sautéed mixed vegetables. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 lb Shrimp, marinated ½ Cup Cabbage, Fresh Chopped ½ Cup Zucchini, Fresh Sliced ¾ Cup Broccoli, Fresh 5 oz. Baby Corn, canned and rinsed 1 Cup String Beans (or Green Beans), Fresh 1 ¼ …
If there are any doubts about the power of fruits and vegetables, each new study that comes out seems to be erasing them. From healthy antioxidants and phytochemicals to the wealth of vitamins, minerals and fiber, fruits and vegetables are proving again and again what a boost they can be to a healthy diet and …
Also known as: Prawn, Shellfish Likes: Parties! Plenty of ice Dislikes: Warm seafood counters, supporting roles (he’s a star) Hobbies: Getting the party started, showing up at every occasion Find him: Skewered and grilled, sautéed or boiled and topping pasta, crowning crisp salads, chopped in ceviche, sweetening up lunch or dinner all on his own Shrimp may be small but, …
Today’s top pick, the Cranberry Apple Pecan & Chicken Salad at Schlotzsky’s. Today’s top pick, the Cranberry Apple Pecan & Chicken Salad at Schlotzsky’s, is a tasty way to add more veggies and flavor to your meal. Fresh mixed field greens, goat cheese, pecans, dried cranberries, apple wedges, red onion, garlic focaccia croutons and grilled …
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Which diet is best? It’s a common consideration, especially when your goal is weight loss or a specific health concern like high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes. Each year U.S. News & World Report assembles experts in diet, nutrition, obesity, heart disease, diabetes and food psychology to review a lengthy list of eating plans, and this …
Fruits and veggies and whole grains, oh my! Beyond the grocery store shelves lined with less-than-healthy processed foods in brightly-colored packaging, there are still hundreds of healthy options waiting to be picked up and put in your shopping cart. Courtesy of Greatist Fruits and veggies and whole grains, oh my! Beyond the grocery store shelves …
