Tacos are one of those perfect foods that can combine loads of tasty ingredients into one portable and delicious package. There are almost as many ways to enjoy them as there are people that like to order them! Q: Tacos are my go-to choice for eating out, but now that I’m trying to eat healthier, I’m …
Indian cuisine is full of healthy ingredients like fresh vegetables, lean protein and exotic spices, and it’s hard to go wrong when choosing Indian dishes made with these ingredients. Indian cuisine is rich in flavor and full of healthy ingredients. Making the best choices at an Indian restaurant can be easy to do when you know just …
That is a great question! We hear all the time that “white foods” have no nutritional value and we should avoid them. Full Question:Is it true that white vegetables such as cauliflower, turnips and rutabagas, etc., have no nutritional value? I find it hard to believe, but someone told me that. That is a great …
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Instead of giving up your favorite Mexican food, make it your goal to order the healthier options that can help support your New Year’s resolution rather than derail it. Q: My #1 New Year’s resolution this year is to eat healthier to lose weight, but I don’t think I can give up my favorite – …
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All fruits are healthy and good to eat! However, each fruit is unique and has a slightly different nutritional make-up. Q: What are the best fruits to eat? This is a great question, considering the incredible variety of fruits out there and the fact that it’s Fruits and Veggies More Matters Month! In short, all …
She is warm and soothing and can get any day off to a good start, especially a cold one. Oatmeal is always there for you with nutty sweet flavor and a knack for helping to lower blood cholesterol, but it’s her high fiber content that can help boost your weight loss. She is warm and …
While the quantity of fruits and vegetables is key, so is the quality (or more specifically, the variety) of the fruits and vegetables you take in. This is because of the variety of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals found in fruits and vegetables. Join the Healthy Dining Club!Get the Latest News, Coupons, Recipes & Special …
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Restaurants are part of the service industry, where customer satisfaction is serious business. By Mary Parsons, MS, RD On behalf of every registered dietitian (and the rest of our nutrition enthusiasts) at Healthy Dining, I have to answer this question with a resounding NO! Restaurants are part of the service industry, where customer satisfaction is …
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To help reduce stress from Thanksgiving through the New Year, look for foods like these in your refrigerator, on the buffet table and at your favorite restaurants. Q: What Foods Can Help Reduce Stress During the Holidays? A: There is no doubt that during the holiday season, things are crazy, and stress can be high. …
Many fad diets come and go, and the apple cider vinegar diet happens to be a diet that has been around for a while. What most people think of when we talk about the apple cider vinegar diet is consuming 1-3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before each meal in the hopes of losing weight. …
