The holidays are just around the bend and it’s time to start planning your menu ! Ever want to know how to make the perfect turkey? A sweet and savory brisket? A delicious side dish? I hope you, your family and friends enjoy the following recipes ! Perfect Turkey Turkey is […]
Comments Off on Holiday Time !! Continue Reading...Want to get you red meat fix in an inexpensive and flavorful way? Try skirt steak for a tender change. Lower in total calories and saturated fat than other cuts of beef, it is full of iron and tastes so delicious. I like to grill it but feel free to pan sear in a skillet. […]
Comments Off on Grilled Skirt Steak Continue Reading...Summer is not quite over- there is plenty of time to enjoy fresh tomatoes in many varieties. Did you know that tomatoes are rich in antioxidants such as lycopene? This antioxidant has been linked to bone health. Other health benefits of tomatoes include heart health as tomatoes have been shown to lower cholesterol, LDL levels […]
Comments Off on Summer Ravioli Continue Reading...Strawberries are loaded in antioxidants and phytonutrients including anthocyanins and flavonols. Also to be high in fiber, strwberries have also been linked to better blood sugar control and have an anti- inflammatory response in the body. This is a wonderful, versatile recipe for 4th of July Strawberry Salsa created by my dear cousin Amy. 2 […]
Comments Off on 4th of July Strawberry Salsa Continue Reading...Summer is finally here and it is a wonderful time to enjoy a fruit smoothie. The twist in these smoothie recipes is that they are made with almond milk. Perfect for those who are lactose intolerant. They can also be made with rice or soy milk as well. Full of protein, fiber and antioxidants, they […]
Comments Off on Summer Time Smoothies Continue Reading...Sunchokes are plentiful this time of year. They look alot like ginger root- you can peel them if you like, but that is a little difficult to do ! I keep the skin on, which is actually very thin and edible. Sunchokes are a great source of inulin, a polysaccharide that is like a […]
Comments Off on Sunchokes Made Easy ! Continue Reading...Yes, it is finally spring and what better time to enjoy asparagus! Asparagus is one of the most nutrient- rich vegetables on the planet. This low calorie vegetable is loaded with folacin, which is necessary for blood cell formation. It also contains vitamin B6, thiamin, potassium, fiber and rutin, which strengthens capillary walls. Enjoy this […]
Comments Off on Spring Time Means Asparagus! Continue Reading...Today is National Registered Dietitian Day! And today, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics added a new credential to our profession! The new credential is RDN- registered dietitian nutritionist. Why did they do this? Because EVERY dietitian is a nutritionist- but not every nutritionist is a registered dietitian ! When you see the credentials RD […]
Comments Off on March 13, 2013 is National Registered Dietitian Day! Continue Reading...For a heart healthy diet, it is recommended that 2 servings of fish are consumed weekly. With this easy and tasty recipe, you will want to eat fish all the more ! This recipe not only works well with flounder, but just about any fish you can think of ! ingredients: 4- 6 ounce flounder […]
Comments Off on The Easiest and Tastiest Fish Filets you will ever make ! Continue Reading...March is National Nutrition Month®, a yearly event which calls attention to the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. The theme this year is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day,” which encourages personalized healthy eating styles and recognizes that food preferences, lifestyle, cultural and ethnic traditions and […]
Comments Off on March is National Nutrition Month! Continue Reading...