Does Nutrition Month Inspire You? Do you feel inspired by Nutrition Month, by planning a super healthy breakfast, packing yourself a super healthy lunch, or cooking a super healthy dinner? As a dietitian, I take it seriously. I do my best to wish all my clients and group audiences a Happy Nutrition Month during March. Why? Because inspiration leads to passion, passion leads to positive eating habits, and eating more nutritious food is the ticket to a healthier and happier future. Nutrition Month is Ending So Now What? Re-visit your personal health goals & commit to … [Read more...] about Nutrition Month is Ending So Now What?
Fish is a Good Fat Food!
Good Fat Foods! Good fats are definitely worth paying attention to. First of all, their flavors are great. Second of all, they are simple foods without additives, and third, they can keep your heart and brain healthy in a big way. Good fats are what are technically called unsaturated fats and they come from plants or fish. You have lots of options in choosing good fat foods so this is good news. Fish is a Good Fat Food! Fish are a fun study nutritionally. Some are so lean that they burst with lots of protein and have almost no fat at all. Other fish are not so lean and they burst with … [Read more...] about Fish is a Good Fat Food!
Mix Up Your Meals in September!
In September Let’s Celebrate: Fruits and Veggies More Matters Month Eat Chicken Month National Mushroom Month Whole Grains Month With Meals Like These: Entrée Salad: Spinach + Soy Beans (Edamame) + Dried Cranberries + Grilled Chicken + Cooked/Chilled Quinoa Soup & Sandwich: Cup of Butternut Squash Soup & Whole Wheat Pita stuffed with Grilled or Sautéed Portabella Mushroom + Tomatoes + Sprouts + Cucumbers Foil Packets on the Grill: Lightly spray a sheet of aluminum foil with oil, then add cut-up broccoli, onion, zucchini or yellow squash. Sprinkle with herbs, … [Read more...] about Mix Up Your Meals in September!
Pizza Works as a Tasty, Healthy Meal!
Pizza Ingredients to Love! What goes on top of your pizza crust? On mine, at the left, are these: Layer 1: homemade basil pesto, spread on thinly Layer 2: canned tuna, flaked apart with a fork Layer 3: canned, quartered artichoke hearts, drained of water Layer 4: fresh tomato wedges Layer 5: Parmesan cheese, roughly grated, sprinkled on thinly Pizza Meal-Makers to Add! While you could rightly argue that all the nutritious food groups are sitting on this pizza, I still feel better and fill up better with a couple of side items at my homemade pizza meal. Normally, I go … [Read more...] about Pizza Works as a Tasty, Healthy Meal!
Mediterranean Meals are Healthy and Satisfying!
Mediterranean Meals Begin with Mediterranean Ingredients I often recommend meals made from Mediterranean ingredients. Why? They are full of flavor, full of nutrition and easy to learn to cook. Also, they use familiar ingredients that you can find quickly and inexpensively at an American supermarket. For a start, look at the ingredients in my photo at the left. More Mediterranean Ingredients To learn more ingredients that are used in the Mediterranean area of the world, think of the flavors of Greece, Turkey, Italy, Spain, France, North Africa and what grows locally there. The list … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Meals are Healthy and Satisfying!
Looking for a Versatile Fall Fruit? Try Apples!
Apples Score High Nutrition Marks You can't beat the apple for crunch, rich flavor and 'sweet' nutrition. Eat apples often and learn how to choose and store them to preserve their top-notch nutrition. During the Fall, you will experience the very freshest flavors if you buy locally grown apples and try a new variety for fun! Apples Satisfy All Age Groups No matter what your age, apples satisfy. Kids love them sliced, diced and whole - as long as their front teeth are in tact. Adolescents and teens enjoy them plain and with a caramel dip. Adults and seniors learn to choose a sweet or … [Read more...] about Looking for a Versatile Fall Fruit? Try Apples!