Oatmeal is a Smart Waker-Upper! Starting the day with a steaming hot bowl of oatmeal is an awesome nutrition decision and easy on the food budget. If you think oatmeal is boring, though, think again. Your toppings can turn boring into wow! Toppings Add a 'Wow' Factor! If you have a favorite topping then chances are it will work on top of oatmeal. I like bananas, raisins and walnuts. By using all 3, I add a healthy dose of potassium, iron and omega-3 fat to my bowl. In the summer I prefer fresh blueberries which are awesome. Other more exotic oatmeal toppings work, too. Or, create a … [Read more...] about Oatmeal Month Means Great Meal & Snack Options
Good Nutrition is All About Balance!
Think Choices! Do you grab an apple or a cookie late in the afternoon? Do your kids choose a cola drink or low fat milk, when given the choice? Is a boiled egg part of your family's breakfast in addition to sweetened cereal? Good nutrition balance means opting for really healthy food choices along with those that are not quite so healthy. Read on for everyday examples. Think Balance! Breakfast Balance: Boiled egg + apple + donut + 1% milk or coffee Lunch Balance: Cheeseburger + tossed salad, light dressing + orange + water Dinner Balance: Baked skinless chicken + whole grain … [Read more...] about Good Nutrition is All About Balance!
Yogurt & Fruit Parfait Recipe
Yogurt & Fruit Go Together - Deliciously! There are some tasty foods that seem to pair together perfectly. I put yogurt and fruit in that category because it seems like no matter which flavor yogurt you choose, or which fruit, the combination is hard to beat. Flavors sing and the nutrition punch is a knock-out! Here's a favorite recipe of mine to try as part of any meal, snack or dessert. Kids absolutely love it, too! Make-Your-Own Yogurt & Fruit Parfait Kids can help by measuring the ingredients and making their own creative parfait, with supervision. Use any fruits you … [Read more...] about Yogurt & Fruit Parfait Recipe
Healthy Recipes for Leftover Easter Eggs!
This is a guest blog by Kaylie Chrismon. Healthy Recipes for Leftover Easter Eggs! Dying eggs for Easter is a fun family tradition, but who wants to waste those eggs? Not us! Hard-boiled eggs are highly nutritious for you. Just one has less cholesterol than the daily recommendation, and one egg holds 6 grams of protein, as well as vitamin B12, vitamin D, and iron. One egg has only 70 calories, making this a healthy snack to keep you feeling energized throughout the day, too. Try these ideas for using up Easter eggs! Anytime Recipe: Spring Green Deviled … [Read more...] about Healthy Recipes for Leftover Easter Eggs!
Healthy Breakfast Recipes!
A Healthy Breakfast...Why? Do you start your day feeling like a jungle sloth who moves on ultra slow mode on a good day, or a sleep-deprived, out-of-focus guy or gal who isn't at the top of his/her game? Want to feel better? Think better? Move better? Well, I have one word of advice for you -- Breakfast! A Healthy Breakfast...How? Want to turn things around? Want to start your day with a feeling of energy, clarity and well-being? Here's a list of my recent blogs about breakfast to help you with ideas for a fresh and healthy start. Put these morning meal plans into action and you will … [Read more...] about Healthy Breakfast Recipes!
Easy Green Smoothie Recipe
With all the interest in easy green smoothie recipes these days, I finally tried one. Funny that a registered dietitian waited so long but I just did. Here's a recipe for one that's super-easy other than cleaning out the blender. Oh well, nothing's perfect. A smoothie, green or not, can be a great breakfast item, snack or special drink for celebrating as long as you're careful to use healthy ingredients. Here's a link to some other great, healthy snack ideas and some of them go perfectly with a green smoothie! Easy Green Smoothie Recipe - only 5 ingredients 1 cup milk - I used 1% cow's … [Read more...] about Easy Green Smoothie Recipe