Q: What are the Healthiest Choices at Taco Shops? These days, taco shops are as almost as common as Starbucks: one on every corner. These restaurants are often associated with greasy and unhealthy meals (and a very, very long line around 2am), but taco shops can offer plenty of good-for-you options. Without a doubt, there are …
Whether my husband likes it or not, Friday night is synonymous with date night in my household. Most of the time, we both try to eat healthily, and seldom do we break that trend when going out for special occasions… But we also like to feel like we are indulging a bit, as well. At …
It may come as quite a surprise, but yams are very rare in the U.S.—it’s sweet potatoes that we’re eating! The two starchy vegetables both grow underground, but they are actually from two different botanical families, and they have different tastes and textures. True yams are native to Africa and Asia and are also grown widely in …
Chinese food has long been associated with high sodium menu items and MSG leading many to avoid Chinese restaurants all together or go in search of ways to limit sodium. While many Asian restaurants are now eliminating MSG completely from their recipes and working with nutrition professionals to decrease the sodium levels of their meals, there are still ways …
It’s true that you should include several servings of fish in your diet each week for optimal health. In general, fish is a great option for lean protein, which is an important part of a healthy diet. With that said, it can be confusing, given the variety of fish available at restaurants, to figure out …
By Mary Parsons, MS, RD This recent research that you’re talking about determined that pizza is a top contributor of calories in kids’ diets – actually more than any other food except for grain-based desserts like cookies or cake! It also revealed that when kids eat pizza, they generally consume more calories, saturated fat and sodium than …
Well, well, well. Is that Fruitcake we see? It must be December, National Fruitcake Month! This is when he always seems to make the rounds, and whether you jump for joy or run, screaming in sheer, sweating terror when you see him coming, he is such an interesting and storied food, we couldn’t let the …
This recipe is chock full of tomatoes, cannellini beans, arugula and tender fish and is sure to delight your tastebuds. Makes 2 Servings Ingredients: For Salad ½ Cup Grape Tomatoes, Cut in Half 1 Cup Arugula ½ Cup Cannellini Beans, Drained 2 Tbsp Radishes, Sliced into Matchsticks ½ Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Pinch of Oregano …
Fiber is a nutrient that is often under consumed by most Americans, so it’s great that you are trying to increase your fiber intake. Fiber has many different health benefits, such as helping to lower blood cholesterol, promote regularity, maintain a healthy colon, and regulate blood sugar levels. Some research even suggests that fiber can …
The quick answer is that all foods can fit into a healthy diet that regularly includes lean proteins, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. With that said, when you’re specifically looking for a healthier dessert, try choosing lower calorie options like non-fat yogurt, sherbet or sorbet. Most restaurants also offer fruit as a side item, which …
