Healthy Eating for Every Phase of Your Life
Sometimes you just need a break from safe and usual routine with an exciting new option like this Blackberry Salsa recipe. Yes, a traditional salsa recipe made with good old tomatoes, cilantro, onions and chilies is tasty, low in calories and fat and loaded with good-for-you nutrition like vitamin C and lycopene. Sometimes, though, you just need …
Imagine how excited we were when we were recently introduced to #PumpkinCan! Loaded with facts, recipes and tips, it’s just the thing for pumpkin lovers missing this gem or anyone ready to add a little variety to your menu this week. Can we do Thanksgiving in June? True, all that rich food may not be …
By Rachael Derr, RD Q: I’ve been hearing more and more about dietitians and nutritionists. What is a registered dietitian nutritionist? A: Registered dietitian nutritionists, otherwise known as RDs, are the experts in the field of nutrition. Driven by a passion for food and helping people, registered dietitians can be an important resource for anyone looking for more …
Sweet potatoes are everywhere right now, from restaurant menus to top Instagram feeds, and for good reason! Sweet potatoes are a tasty and nutritious food that make it easy to stay on track with a healthy lifestyle. Sweet potatoes are high in both vitamins A and C to help support a healthy immune system and eye health. …
Start the day with oatmeal for warming health benefits! By: Kristen Castillo Start the day with oatmeal! One standard serving, which is half a cup of rolled oats cooked in water, contains just 80 calories, 1.5 grams of fat, 2 grams of fiber, and 3 grams of protein, as well as calcium and iron. Oatmeal …
If your weight loss goals are less about skinny jeans and more about reducing your risk of certain types of cancer, these strategies for eating healthy at restaurants and at home can help you succeed. While it’s important for weight loss to make the best choices and keep portion control in mind wherever you are, it’s also …
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Today’s top choice is the Fit & Focused Farmer’s Scramble at Black Bear Diner. Get your day started right with this hearty scramble of spinach, tomatoes, squash, mushrooms and egg whites topped with Jack cheese. Paired with fresh fruit and whole wheat toast, this Healthy Dining choice is a well-rounded pick for protein, nutrition and all-day …
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Courtesy of Shopwell Last time I checked, white isn’t in the rainbow, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore the white-colored fruits and vegetables! According to the White Vegetables: A Forgotten Source of Nutrients, a scientific roundtable conducted at Purdue University, there is no specific subgroup for these fruits and veggies – they are lumped in …
By Mary Parsons, MS, RD The team at Fruits & Veggies–More Matters is serious about giving people tools that support the creation of healthy plates, and one of our new favorite resources is its Give Your Plate a Makeover campaign. The site provides a visual gallery of not-so-healthy plates and then gives each one the MyPlate treatment – and …
The MyPlate Makeover: Avocado Melon Breakfast Smoothie Read More »
Italian cuisine goes far beyond pizza, pasta and meatball sandwiches. In fact, depending on the region – Rome, Tuscany or Sicily – you may find polenta or risotto instead of pasta, lamb instead of seafood or flatbread versus thicker-crust pizza. But no matter where your Italian fare hales from, it’s guaranteed to include simple ingredients …
Italian Cuisine: One of the World’s Healthiest Varieties Read More »
