Choose Any Veggies! The first time I ate roasted veggies, it was a mix of sweet Bell peppers, onions and mushrooms. So, I repeated this combination with delicious results. Next, I branched out and started experimenting with other flavors, textures and colors. Now, I basically cut into chunks whatever I have on hand when the mood strikes for a tasty meal or side item of roasted veggies. You can do the same. Roasted Rainbow Veggies Recipe! This recipe offers sweet flavors of healthy vegetables. Kids can help by washing the veggies, stirring them up with oil and seasonings and … [Read more...] about Roasted Vegetables Recipe is Tasty and Nutritious!
Teaching Good Nutrition at the Grocery Store!
Memorable Education! There's no two ways about it, touring around the grocery store is an amazing way to learn how to make healthy choices and to remember them. In my career as a registered dietitian, I've had the chance to bring all kinds of people into my 'hands-on nutrition classroom' and to get them excited about what they learn. I know it sounds funny - a guided tour of the grocery store. But, if you can learn about paintings or sculpture at a museum tour then why not learn about nutritious foods at a grocery store tour?! Game-Changing Experience! Many people struggle at the … [Read more...] about Teaching Good Nutrition at the Grocery Store!
Citrus Fruits Add Flavor and Vitamin C to Meals and Snacks!
A Piece of Sunshine! Oranges, clementines, tangerines - oh boy. At the top of my list of favorite fruits are citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits and clementines. I like their sweet flavor, juiciness and the way they're 'wrapped' by nature. I can carry citrus fruits anywhere and when I bite into one, I feel like I'm eating a piece of sunshine. Vitamin C is a Citrus Bonus! I like staying healthy and full of energy all year long. Do you? If you answered 'yes' then choose citrus. Vitamin C comes along with the sweet flavor of citrus, or the sour flavor if you choose a lemon or … [Read more...] about Citrus Fruits Add Flavor and Vitamin C to Meals and Snacks!
December Foods that are Tasty & Healthy!
My Favorite December Foods! You probably have favorite December foods and so do I. Here are a few of mine, from a seasoned registered dietitian (RD) who loves to eat: spiced nuts, dried figs, roast turkey, cranberry bread, pumpkin pancakes, spiced apple cider, warm mulled red wine and candy canes! Really, December holidays are not so much about over-indulging, but they are about taking a sensible approach to flavor and good nutrition. 3 Steps to Making Tasty & Healthy Choices in December! Ask yourself these 3 questions as a way to choose this month: 1. Is this food/beverage … [Read more...] about December Foods that are Tasty & Healthy!
The Magic and Healthy Vegetables of Thanksgiving!
The Magic of Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is near and dear to my heart, and to my stomach. I adore the family focus of this all-American feast and the tasty foods it brings to the dinner table. In my family, before eating our feast, we go around the table and everyone says what they are thankful for. For me, this sets the mood for a wonderful evening together! The Healthy Vegetables of Thanksgiving! Vegetables make a great Thanksgiving even better. The colors, flavors and good nutrition add up to a feast for the eyes and a healthy body. Here are a few ideas for you, 2 per … [Read more...] about The Magic and Healthy Vegetables of Thanksgiving!
A Colorful Meal is a Healthy Meal
Choose Color! Blue & Purple: blueberries; blackberries; plums; eggplant Green: broccoli; spinach; asparagus; leek; zucchini, salad greens Red: sweet peppers; tomatoes; strawberries; cranberries; apples Yellow: corn; sweet peppers; apples; pears White: mushrooms; fennel; cauliflower; parsnips; potatoes Orange: peaches; pumpkin; cantaloupe; carrots; apricots; oranges Choose Good Health! *Most fruits & vegetables give us vitamins A and C *Most fruits & vegetables give us plentiful fiber Choose a Colorful Meal Plate! *Grilled fish + Steamed veg mixture … [Read more...] about A Colorful Meal is a Healthy Meal