Here are some simple tweaks to some favorite restaurant meals to help make them DASH Diet friendly. By Rachael Derr, RD Q: My husband was just diagnosed with high blood pressure and has been advised to cut back on sodium but doesn’t want to give up his favorite foods. What are some easy ways to …
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Fast food and fine dining are great, but sometimes you just need a good home-style meal. When you can get that home-style meal on your plate in a hurry with great customer service and no clean up on your part, it’s even better! That’s where cafeteria-style restaurants like Luby’s come in. Luby’s locations can be found …
Restaurants may not always be aware of the regulations and requirements related to use of these and other health-related terms. Sometimes, restaurants create terms and special menus to promote certain menu items. Full Question: My husband has been put on a low sodium diet due to congestive heart failure. He’s only 53 years old, and this …
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Today’s top choice is the Tastes of the Mediterranean: Tilapia Piccata (Dinner) at Olive Garden. Grilled Tilapia is topped with a tantilizing lemon garlic butter sauce, richly-flavored sun-dried tomatoes and capers. Request Parmesan Garlic Broccoli instead of zucchini served on the side to make this a Healthy Dining choice with lean protein and fiber-packed veggies. Olive …
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These Salmon Burgers with a side of Sweet Potato Oven Fries from MyPlate can turn any night into something special and are a great lean protein choice to help fuel your fitness. The MyPlate website makes it easy to get just the right mix of nutrition with this as well as all their recipes and …
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Fast food gets a bad rap! We seem to be constantly bombarded with messages telling us to avoid this quick option, but recent research suggests that it may just be a convenient scapegoat. According to a study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition “Dining out at a sit-down restaurant can mean far more sodium in your …
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The importance and benefits of achieving a healthy weight for heart health. The headlines may be all about swim suits and skinny jeans, but did you know there are a lot more benefits to losing weight than just what shows up on the scale? Heart Health Month is the perfect time to talk about the …
Functional foods are one of the biggest trends right now, but chances are you’re already incorporating these foods into your daily diet for flavor and health. Q: What is a functional food? Functional foods are one of the biggest trends right now, but chances are you’re already incorporating these foods into your daily diet for …
When a family-friendly meal out is just what you and the kiddos need, Red Robin has the casually fun atmosphere and tasty food you’re looking for. There are only a few restaurants that my kids request by name (the rest of the time, requests are usually just for a specific food or cuisine), and Red …
If it seems like the words healthy and dessert don’t go together, think again. By: Kristen Castillo Who says you can’t have a sweet treat after dinner or as a snack? If you want that goodie, here’s some good-for-you guidance from Healthy Dining’s team of dietitians: Fresh and FruityThe essence of dessert is something sweet, …
