Healthy Eating for Every Phase of Your Life
Sandwiches are a great choice any time of day. They’re so easy to make and always just what you wanted, from the bread, to layers of tasty ingredients in between, to the spreads holding it all together. Pick sandwich spreads like these that are lower in calories and fat from YouBeauty. This will add up …
Being a working parent and still getting dinner on the table can be a feat in itself. While lots of food companies have answered the call with easy meals, we all know that they can be lacking in the health, flavor and variety categories. By Meredith Gonsalves, WorkitMom.com Contributor WorkitMom.com is a blogging community and resource center for working …
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If you’d like a little more Mediterranean in your life, start adding more whole and plant based foods to your diet, move more and incorporate Mediterranean-inspired recipes like these from Oldways into your weekly menu at home: Beet Tzatziki – This recipe swaps in vibrant beets for traditional cucumbers in this sauce. Add it to sandwiches and salads …
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Italians are known for their love of food, and though we may think mostly of the cream sauces, piles of pasta and gooey cheese, traditional Italian food is loaded with vegetables, healthy fats and lean proteins. With the holiday season now in full swing, parties and shopping on the agenda and guests galore, what better …
Today’s top choice is the Tastes of the Mediterranean: Tilapia Piccata (Dinner) at Olive Garden. Grilled Tilapia is topped with a tantilizing lemon garlic butter sauce, richly-flavored sun-dried tomatoes and capers. Request Parmesan Garlic Broccoli instead of zucchini served on the side to make this a Healthy Dining choice with lean protein and fiber-packed veggies. Olive …
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These Salmon Burgers with a side of Sweet Potato Oven Fries from MyPlate can turn any night into something special and are a great lean protein choice to help fuel your fitness. The MyPlate website makes it easy to get just the right mix of nutrition with this as well as all their recipes and …
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Fast food gets a bad rap! We seem to be constantly bombarded with messages telling us to avoid this quick option, but recent research suggests that it may just be a convenient scapegoat. According to a study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition “Dining out at a sit-down restaurant can mean far more sodium in your …
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If it seems like the words healthy and dessert don’t go together, think again. By: Kristen Castillo Who says you can’t have a sweet treat after dinner or as a snack? If you want that goodie, here’s some good-for-you guidance from Healthy Dining’s team of dietitians: Fresh and FruityThe essence of dessert is something sweet, …
Did you know it’s African Heritage & Health Week? This week, the little publicized cuisine is taking its turn in the spotlight thanks to Oldways. If you haven’t already tried some of this flavorful food, now is the perfect chance to learn more and introduce your taste buds to something deliciously new. To learn more, …
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Is there such a thing as a healthy burrito? By Dave Le Compte Oh burrito, what a cylindrical delight! So many varieties; traditional, breakfast, smothered, grilled, and the controversial burrito-bowl. Soft tortillas, sometimes steamed or lightly grilled, safely enclose delicious ingredients and keep them warm for every bite. Although the phrase “healthy burrito” may sound …
