In honor of warm summer days, try these Mediterranean-inspired recipes to add a little something new to the weeknight routine. Chicken, spaghetti, soup and sandwiches – whatever your family’s go-to dinners are, it’s easy to fall into a weeknight meal rut. If it’s time to spice up the weeknight routine with some easy, new recipes that …
This refreshing salad from BJ’s has cubes of cool watermelon, arugula, mixed greens, pickled red onions, feta cheese and mint with honey vinaigrette. Add your own touch with a sprinkle of nuts or seeds or grilled chicken (not included in nutrition information). Makes 2 Servings Ingredients: 2 Cups Mixed Baby Greens 1 ½ Cups Arugula ¾ …
An all-time favorite condiment proves to be not only delicious, but nutritious! Also known as: Salsa Fresca, Pico de Gallo, Salsa Verde Likes: Garden fresh tomatoes and cilantro Dislikes: Being ignored or forgotten in her ramekin on the side of your plate, being stereotyped as only good for tortilla chips Hobbies: Mixing up the flavor with ingredients like chipotle, …
In general, everyone can benefit from eating more anti-inflammatory foods. Fortunately, research has shown that certain foods like these react in our bodies to reduce the amount of inflammation. Q: What should I order at restaurants to help reduce inflammation? There are specific conditions that can be improved through consuming an anti-inflammatory diet, but in general, everyone …
What are the best menu choices to order at Seafood Restaurants? Healthy Dining’s dietitians have the key words and ingredients to look for on the menu to help you make the best choices. Q: What Are the Healthy Options at Seafood Restaurants?Seafood restaurants can be a great choice when your goal is making healthier choices …
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It’s difficult to estimate the amount of calories for your naruto roll. Without seeing the recipe for it (even a photo would help), there are a few unknowns. Thank you for your question. It’s difficult to estimate the amount of calories for your naruto roll without seeing the recipe for it (even a photo would …
The DASH diet has been shown to help lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol, as well as reduce the risk of kidney stones, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and congestive heart failure. DASH stands for “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.” This ground-breaking randomized controlled study, first published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1997, demonstrated …
When eating out at a sports bar, follow these tips to have some fun and enjoy a good meal. Q: Help! The Big Game is coming up, and everyone is making plans to watch it at the local sports bar. How can I find healthy choices at a sports bar? A: The thought of finding healthy choices …
Low-Fat Sunset Sauce from California Tortilla Low-Fat Sunset Sauce from California TortillaAdd a little spice to your salads, bowls, burritos and more with California Tortilla’s signature Sunset Sauce. How will you use it? Also Check Out: Ingredients: 4 fresh, red, ripe Roma Tomatoes, medium diced 1/4 white onion, medium diced 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 small to …
The holiday season is prime time for treating yourself to a special dinner out, but that doesn’t necessarily mean mass quantities of butter, cream, bacon and cheese! By Mary Parsons, MS, RD The holiday season is prime time for treating yourself to a special dinner out, but that doesn’t necessarily mean mass quantities of butter, …
