Since so many of us enjoy a dinner from the grill, here's an easy and tasty marinade recipe to love. I see two big advantages to having a go-to marinade recipe. The first is that marinating chicken or steak or fish or shrimp forces us to have a plan for dinner hours ahead of time - when marinating ideally begins. The second is that having a trusted recipe on hand erases the worry of how the final flavor will turn out -- it's always a big success. Here is a marinade that fits just about everything that's a protein food. For veggies, it works as a delicious brush-on-when-grilling … [Read more...] about A Tasty Little Marinade for Chicken, Steak, Seafood and Veggies
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Plant Proteins and 3 Easy Mediterranean Meals
Plant proteins are all the buzz - and they are a perfect start to designing quick, easy, and affordable Mediterranean meals. As a registered dietitian, my job is to assist, encourage, and teach clients all about food and nutrition in a customized-individualized way. I ask questions to learn about a new client's current nutrition, meals, and snack habits, and I find out about their medical and lifestyle issues that can be impacted by nutrition in a positive way. One of the questions my clients ask most often these days is about plant proteins. When they ask, I explain how handy plant proteins … [Read more...] about Plant Proteins and 3 Easy Mediterranean Meals
3 Easy Ways to Add Mediterranean Nutrition to Your Summer
Summer has a way of inspiring healthier grill foods and one choice for better nutrition can lead to another and another. 3 Easy Ways to Choose Better Nutrition this Summer When summer comes, a lot of us feel that making a positive change for healthier nutrition can be a reality and this is definitely true. I encourage you to choose Mediterranean nutrition by hopping into your kitchen and taking action with the 3 easy ways described below. 1st Easy Way: Add Veggies to Your Grill Grilling season is here to stay for many months. The easy way to succeed with a healthier meal is to add … [Read more...] about 3 Easy Ways to Add Mediterranean Nutrition to Your Summer
How to Eat Out Less for Better Nutrition
When you eat out less then you truly can improve your day-to-day nutrition. The hard part is doing it. When you eat out less then you can concentrate and stay in control of eating nutritiously. Three great benefits of eating out less are that you will: eat a moderate amount of food; eat a less processed plate of food; and eat higher quality nutrition within your budget. Tips for How to Eat Out Less...and feel your best Here are 5 strategies to try: Take time to plan meals. Thirty minutes of 'up front time' will allow you to think about what to prepare for your upcoming meals. … [Read more...] about How to Eat Out Less for Better Nutrition