Sushi is light and fresh with an elegant sophistication that has earned her scores of admirers around the world in recent years. Also known as: Nigiri, Maki Likes: The freshest of seafood, wasabi Dislikes: The unappreciative diner, too much soy sauce Hobbies: Entertaining diners with beautiful presentations and subtle flavors, thrilling the more adventurous eaters with some of her …
Q: I’ve heard that salads are sometimes the worst thing on the menu even though they have such healthy ingredients. How can I order the best salad at a restaurant to get the nutrition without too many calories? Loaded with greens and fresh, crispy, vitamin-packed veggies, salads may seem like a given as the best choice …
Prepare the vegetable of the season in this dish, to add to your beauty food arsenal! Courtesy of YouBeauty Vegetable Rice: Makes 4 Servings – Serving Size: ½ cup Ingredients: 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ cup Sweet Onion – small diced 1 tablespoon Fresh Garlic – fine chopped ½ cup Red Pepper – small diced ½ …
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Welcome to the very first episode of Dining With the Dietitian. This week Nicole Ring and Lauren Rezende visited Chili’s Grill & Bar to discover the new lighter-choice menu selections. Welcome to the very first episode of Dining With the Dietitian. This week Nicole Ring and Lauren Rezende visited Chili’s Grill & Bar to discover the new …
Elevated cholesterol in adults is common. High cholesterol increases the risk for heart disease, so you are wise to make healthy changes to help lower your blood cholesterol. Here are a few key nutrition recommendations when it comes to lowering or managing cholesterol: Focus on whole foods – like fruits, vegetables, lean protein and …
Q: Is there too much sodium in fish? A: If you’re watching your sodium intake, you may be taking a closer look at the foods that make up your diet. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, sodium should be limited to less than 2,300 mg a day or 1,500 mg if you are over the …
There are few foods that sum up “comfort food” as well as soup. Soup can be a hearty, healthy and flavorful solution for a quick weeknight meal or leisurely weekend indulgence throughout the year. If you’re craving a steamy and comforting bowl of soup, follow these dietitian tips to order the best soup and stay …
Here are 5 tasty whole grain picks to help start lowering your blood cholesterol level: Oats – This is one of the most well-known grains, especially for lowering cholesterol. Try old-fashioned, quick-cooking or steel-cut for a healthy, warming breakfast, or think outside the box with a savory recipe like this Spicy Oat Crusted Chicken with Sunshine Salsa. …
Here we are in April, just a matter of weeks from the official start of summer, and it seems like just yesterday we were making New Year’s resolutions! If your goal is to get back on track with healthy eating in order to slim down for summer, now is the time to start. A diet …
Many fruits and vegetables, along with foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, are healthy for our eyes. Although eating certain foods may not give us night-vision goggles, eating a variety of antioxidant-rich foods may help prevent or slow the progression of cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Research has shown that several nutrients can keep your eyes healthy—and …
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