Healthy Eating for Every Phase of Your Life
As Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact our communities and the larger world around us, staying healthy is on the forefront of everyone’s minds. Simple hygiene practices such as washing hands and administering to social distance rules can go a long way, but the food we choose to eat may also have a strong effect on our continued health.
Healthy stuffed acorn squash and recipe and whole grain pumpkin snickerdoodles recipe from registered dietitian Mary of Flavor RD. If you think “dietitian-recommended” means boring and bland, you don’t know Healthy Dining’s dietitians! Our resident foodie RDs can whip up a mean potluck, and there always seem to be new test recipes and grocery finds …
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Pumpkin is one of the stars of fall! Grocery store shelves begin sporting pumpkin chips, pumpkin bread and canned pumpkin. Restaurant menus get dressed with pumpkin risottos, pumpkin raviolis and pumpkin soups. Coffee shops coast to coast start turning out the much anticipated pumpkin spice lattes. Pumpkin may bring to mind cakes, cookies, pies and …
The combination of fresh ingredients, flavorful spices and colorful fruits and vegetables in Indian cuisine make it a natural fit for healthy dining. The combination of fresh ingredients, flavorful spices and colorful fruits and vegetables in Indian cuisine make it a natural fit for healthy dining. Vegetables often take center stage (Saag Aloo, for example, …
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Legumes offer a wealth of health benefits and can be a great choice for Meatless Monday. Get ideas for how to use them below, including a recipe for Curry Spinach Chickpea Salad from Cuisinicity. Legumes are a little food with a big effect! They’ve been in our kitchens and on our plates for thousands of …
Grilling season may bring to mind fat steaks and burgers, but for many, the grill is becoming a smart way to cook more meatless choices. There’s little doubt that vegetarian, vegan, flexitarian and Meatless Monday diets are on the rise, thanks to increasing concern for the environment and a growing body of research pointing to …
Summer has officially started. Ideas like these from the Whole Grains Council can help power up your favorite summer dishes with the added vitamins, minerals and fiber of whole grains. Backyard barbecues, pool parties, July 4th celebrations and more bring plenty of fun and opportunities for good food shared with family and friends. Make the …
The human body needs a small amount of sodium to function, although some of us may be getting too much each day. Sodium can hide in certain foods and salty taste is not always the best indicator of how much salt we are consuming. Lowering your sodium intake in conjunction with eating foods rich in …
A heart-healthy diet contains whole grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and lean protein and limits foods that are high in fat (especially saturated and trans) and sodium. While all foods can fit (in the right size portions) into a heart-healthy diet, some sides are better options than others. When it comes to potatoes, French fries and …
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The Banana Pecan Pancake Breakfast at Denny’s is just one of the many dietitian-recommended menu choices that makes our mouths water! With glazed pecans cooked into wheat pancakes and fresh banana slices, not to mention the egg whites and turkey bacon served on the side, the Banana Pecan Pancake Breakfast is hard to resist. Although it’s easy …
