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Zucchini Lasagna
What’s not to love about this delicious, nutritious twist on lasagna? Yum! Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 large zucchinis, sliced about ¼‑inch thick 4 large tomatoes, sliced about ¼‑inch thick 2 medium onions, sliced very thin … Continue reading
Roasted Vegetable Recipes
I’m happy to share two delicious recipes from the new book, Eating Free, by registered dietitian Manuel Villacorta. Serve these to family and friends this summer to fill them up and add some flavor to … Continue reading
Perk Up Your Pantry (Plus 3 Great Recipes)
How does your pantry stack up? Do you feel prepped (at least most of the time) to whip together a healthful meal that also tastes good? I invited Suzanne Irene Natz, a dietetic intern and graduate student pursing a Master … Continue reading
Do New Food Rules Make or Miss the Mark?
A new set of Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) was unveiled on Monday, January 31, 2011. These new food rules, issued every 5 years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), … Continue reading
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Tagged dietary guidelines for americans, fiber, potassium, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian, whole grains
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Experts' Wishes for New Dietary Guidelines
I’m so excited for the unveiling of new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) policy document, scheduled for next Monday, January 31, 2011 (at 10:00 am EST to be exact). Released every 5 years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) … Continue reading
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Tagged dietary guidelines for americans, fiber, potassium, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian, whole grains
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Time Starved? 10-Second Take-Aways to Eat Well in a Crunch
Are you super busy, and never feel like you have enough time to plan for, let alone enjoy, a healthful meal? Do you have multiple mouths to feed, but not sure how you’re going to get something on the table … Continue reading
It's Like A Heat Wave! How to Beat The Heat
Baby, it’s hot outside! If the temperature is climbing in your neck of the woods, here are three simple things you can do that can not only help you keep your cool, but stay healthy in the process: 1) Drink … Continue reading
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Tagged drinking, fluids, fruits, heat wave, hydration, urine, vegetables, water
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From Me To Oprah: 31 Simple Tips & Tricks To Boost Your Nutritional Fitness
As the 2010 Winter Olympics have just come to a close, the American Dietetic Association’s annual National Nutrition Month is finally here. To celebrate NNM’s theme, From the Ground Up, I was inspired to put together a simple list of 31 tips and tricks to help you boost your nutritional fitness this month and beyond. It is my hope that after reading these 31 simple do’s, you’ll be inspired to try one each day for the entire month, or at the very least infuse several of these into your life more often. Continue reading
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Tagged beans, canned food, energy, fish, frozen food, fruits, green vegetables, lose weight, meats, nuts, orange vegetables, pantry, poultry, refrigerator, seeds, starchy vegetables, vegetables, whole grains, yellow vegetables
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