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
Apples!
September 2012 Easy Solutions: Quick & Easy Apple Salad Recipe Late summer means a new season of fresh apples is here! A New Season of Fresh Apples In North Carolina, August signals the beginning of a new season of awesome, healthy, delicious apples. If you love apples, like me, this is the month to get out to a Farmer's Market or the apple orchard itself for the freshest apples. Eating an apple a day is a very smart way to feel great and stay healthy! A Contest for Kids to Win an Apple T-Shirt Washington State grows a lot of fresh apples as do North Carolina, … [Read more...] about Apples!
Pizza Makes a Healthy & Colorful Meal!
Pizza is a Teen-Pleaser! If you have teens, then I bet pizza is high on your list of family-pleasing meals. My teen loves it and so my approach is to offer healthier pizza and side options. When we met friends at the swimming pool last week for supper, 4 adults and 3 teens enjoyed a colorful & healthy meal. In addition to what's pictured at the left, there was cheese pizza, juice-packed fruits and a drink. Ordering Healthier Pizza! On a long work day, my perfect meal solution was to drop by the local Italian restaurant and order take-out pizza. I asked for 'light on the cheese' … [Read more...] about Pizza Makes a Healthy & Colorful Meal!
Quick & Easy Apple Salad Recipe
A New Season of Fresh Apples In North Carolina, August signals the beginning of a new season of awesome, healthy, delicious apples. If you love apples, like me, this is the month to get out to a Farmer's Market or the apple orchard itself for the freshest apples. Eating an apple a day is a very smart way to feel great and stay healthy! A Contest for Kids - Win an Apple T-Shirt Washington State grows a lot of fresh apples as do North Carolina, Virginia and Michigan. If you think it would be cool to win a t-shirt with a big apple on it, then kids can enter an apple writing … [Read more...] about Quick & Easy Apple Salad Recipe