There are more and more delicious, healthy, and satisfying vegetarian meals available at restaurants these days. This is in part due to the growing interest in health and nutrition among restaurant-goers, along with mounting evidence that vegetarian diets are associated with decreased risks of high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. To make healthy choices …
By Mary Parsons, MS, RD We’ve all heard the jokes about taco salads, right? The ones with the punchline about the small amount of lettuce hidden under piles of meat, cheese, fried tortillas, and other high-calorie toppings? Leave it to Healthy Dining’s dietitians to bring back the healthy taco salad! If you make the right …
We all know how important it is to eat a healthy breakfast in the morning, just as important as a healthy lunch or healthy dinner. Unfortunately, mornings can be hectic, especially when kids are part of the equation, which means a healthy breakfast can be the first to go. This simple smoothie recipe from Work …
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Portion sizes can be tricky, to say the least! We all know that to maintain a healthy weight, it’s important to stick to appropriate portion sizes for various foods, but unless you plan on bringing a scale or a set of measuring cups wherever you go, sizes can be difficult to judge. Restaurant meals, in …
Many restaurants prepare vegetables by sautéing or steaming and adding butter or oil. However, more and more restaurants are looking for healthier (and more flavorful) methods to prepare their vegetables, which include grilling, roasting, and baking. Full Question: “I love roasted vegetables. At home I roast mostly sweet potatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli. Yum! Is …
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By Nancy Snyder, MS, RD Q: Is Grilled Shrimp Low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol? A: Shrimp is a delicious and healthy protein option, as it is both low in calories and saturated fat; based on a 4-ounce portion (measured raw), a serving of shrimp contains just 100 calories and less than one gram of saturated fat. …
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It happens. Sometimes even the best foods “go bad.” Foods topping the “healthiest of” lists occasionally get mixed up with the wrong toppings, not-so-great types of cooking and even whole recipes that turn them into a shadow of their former nutritious selves. When this happens, they go from nutrition stars making us feel great to …
Q: Can you tell me how many calories are in a classic veggie burger? I eat them all the time and would like to know. – Wendy A: It is difficult to give you an accurate calorie count for a ‘typical’ veggie burger, as they come in all shapes, sizes and flavors. But I can give you …
We often hear the question, “Are Sweet Potato Fries Really Better Than Regular Fries?” The short answer to this question is that sweet potatoes and white potatoes have similar nutrition profiles. The slight edge that sweet potatoes have is extra vitamins A and C, which can, unfortunately, be easily lost in the high temperature of …
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If you find that your body responds to “healthy foods” with gas or bloating, the likely culprit is fiber. The vegetables and whole grains that dietitians almost invariably recommend are rich in fiber, which can cause gas in people who aren’t accustomed to eating much of it. If you find yourself sensitive when changing your …
