Healthy Eating for Every Phase of Your Life
When it comes to healthy eating, making sure you are getting the right amount of each food group in your daily diet can be a little tricky. Or at least it was before the USDA released the “MyPlate” graphic in June of 2011. This model of eating is a simple way to make sure that …
This Twinkie recipe will let you have your Twinkie, and eat it, too! By Rachael Derr, RD The Twinkie, or the “Snack Cake Golden Child”, as Hostess refers to them. What memories do you have of those golden-soft Twinkies? These nostalgic spongy snack cakes are made with some pretty unappetizing ingredients, like hydrogenated oil, and …
Whether you’re looking for a classic steak without the fuss of a high-priced steakhouse or a crisp salad made just the way you like it for a quick workday lunch, Sizzler has the dietitian-recommended menu choices and comfortable atmosphere you’re looking for. Today’s top choice is just one of their many Healthy Dining choices, the 6 oz. …
Today’s top choice is the Lemon Basil Salmon at Luby’s. Salmon is an excellent way to add healthy omega-3 fats to your diet. This salmon is seasoned with the fresh flavors of lemon and basil and cooked to juicy perfection. Pair this lean protein entrée with a vegetable side, like spinach or fresh broccoli. Take the …
Calories aren’t always thought of in the best light. Whether we’re counting calories or cutting calories, we never seem to give a ‘hip-hip-hooray’ for all that calories do for us. Calories are absolutely essential to keep us alive and going. They provide the energy needed to function: to keep body parts and organs moving, to …
By: Kristen Castillo It’s a great go-to lunch or a quick dinner. Sandwiches are tasty, very customizable and healthy, if you choose the right ingredients. Whether you make your sandwich at home or order one at a restaurant, be mindful of the makings of a super sandwich – one that’s tasty and good-for-you, too. BreadThe ideal bread …
Meatless Monday continues to make news. With more and more individuals, families, schools, and restaurants embracing the movement, it’s even becoming a regular topic in the media. Research continues to show the benefits of increasing fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in the diet—and what easier way to do that than by devoting your plate to …
We often like to share healthy meals for the family, kid-friendly recipes and restaurant menu choices your whole family will love, but today, just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’re sticking to meals for two- thanks to Greatist.com. So get together with that special sweetheart or friend and get cooking with these healthy recipes that don’t …
Nine restaurant brands, all making exceptional strides in health and nutrition, were recently honored at the inaugural HALO (Healthy Active Lifestyle) Awards ceremony, held in Atlanta on October 14, 2014, including participating Healthy Dining restaurant Boston Market. It’s no secret that Boston Market serves classic home-style foods that make the taste of the holidays easy to enjoy …
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If there are any doubts about the power of fruits and vegetables, each new study that comes out seems to be erasing them. From healthy antioxidants and phytochemicals to the wealth of vitamins, minerals and fiber, fruits and vegetables are proving again and again what a boost they can be to a healthy diet and …
