Healthy Habits & Sporting Events
It’s that magical time of year when baseball, football AND hockey seasons are in full swing. But spending all weekend long in front of the television or at the ball park can reek havoc on your healthy eating plan. Here are a few ways to incorporate healthy habits while you cheer on your favorite team to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Nuts for Nutrients!!
In the past, nuts have gotten a bad rap for their high fat content. However, as more recent research has proven, nuts are nutritional gems that should definitely be included in your diet (providing you do not have a nut allergy, of course!) Nuts are good sources of fiber, protein, Vitamin E, B vitamins and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Monthly Nutrition Class at Diablo Clinical Research
Diablo Clinical Research is offering a monthly nutrition class to help you make healthier lifestyle choices. September’s class will focus how to apply the new “My Plate” eating guidelines in diabetic patients. At the end of each session will be time for Q&A with a Registered Dietitian. Details: $10 for 1-hour class Wednesday, September 21st [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Healthy Eating for Summer’s Last BBQ
With Labor Day Weekend just days away, it can be way too easy to overindulge and get derailed off your healthy eating routine. Stay on track with these healthy tips and make this your best bbq weekend yet! Grill those veggies! When you cut vegetables correctly, they’ll cook better on the grill. If cooking over [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Recipe Makeover: Chicken Kebabs with Creamy Pesto
With so many resources available online and in bookstores, it’s easier than ever to create healthy and quick meals. But every now and then, even a healthy recipe can be tweaked a little to make it even better. Cooking Light‘s Chicken Kebabs with Creamy Pesto is excellent as an appetizer or as part of an [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Goodbye, MyPyramid and Hello, MyPlate!
America, say hello to your new food guide. Thanks to First Lady Michelle Obama, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, we have a new “meal by meal” guide to help us recognize what a healthy plate should look like. As a Registered Dietitian, I have often used my own plate crafted from [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Family Meals Matter
How often do you sit down during the week to eat a family meal? No cell phones, iPads, television, or other electronic distractions, but merely a meal around a shared table where all family members are present and engaged in conversation. If this sounds like something more akin to a 1950′s sitcom than something that [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Summer Breakfast Staple
Looking for a cool, creamy, protein packed breakfast? Try overnight oats for a whole grain, fiber filled dish that can be tailored to your taste preferences! With virtually no “morning of” prep time, this breakfast is sure to be a favorite in your repertoire. Overnight Oats 101: Mix 1/2 C old-fashioned oats, 1/2 C milk of your choosing, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Does A Healthy Name Equal A Healthy Food?
Does the name of a product lead you to believe it may be healthier than it is? Researchers from the University of South Carolina and Loyola University propose the idea that names can be misleading, especially for dieters. In a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Research, evidence proved that consumers are susceptible to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Color Your Plate with Red Quinoa
Once known as “the gold of the Incas”, this tiny grain is as delicious as it is nutritious. In actuality, quinoa is more of a seed than grain. Considered a staple crop in South America for 5000 years, this relative of dark green leafy veggies (think spinach) is making a comeback! Quinoa is also a [...]
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