Recipes and Posts Tagged cooking

Seven Tips for Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables!

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | | Category: Adults, Babies, Kids, Teens

Got a picky eater refusing to eat vegetables? Discover the secrect to raising a healthy eater and veggie-lover. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN The number one question parents ask me is . . . “How do I get my child to eat vegetables?” So this week, I wanted to give you ... more

Read more

Top 6 Reasons to Eat Oatmeal Everyday

By: Jodie Shield | 2 Comments | | Category: Adults, Kids, Seniors, Teens

Woman eating oatmeal

Discover why nutritionists consider oatmeal the quintessential quick and tasty breakfast with health benefits!  By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN What’s so hot about oatmeal? This humble breakfast cereal is a nutritional superstar! One bowl of cooked oatmeal provides 150 calories, 4 grams of fiber (half soluble and half insoluble), and ... more

Read more
split pea soup

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

Recipe Type:
Average Rating: (0 / 5)

Simmer split pea soup in a slow cooker all day and come home to a healthy, satisfying dinner. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN When you crave warm, creamy comfort foods, grab your slow cooker and simmer a batch of homemade split pea soup. Split peas pack a potent dose of ...

Read more

Should You Eat Raw Cookie Dough?

By: Jodie Shield | 1 Comment | | Category: Adults, Babies, Kids, Seniors

raw cookie dough

Batter up! Take your raw cookie dough licks wisely. By: Jodie Shield, RDN One of my fondest childhood holiday memories is baking sugar cookies with my mom. I loved flattening out the dough with her big wooden rolling pin, then using plastic cookie cutters to stamp out perfect stars, bells, ... more

Read more

Should You Eat Chicken Thighs or Breasts?

By: Jodie Shield | 1 Comment | | Category: Adults, Seniors

chicken thigh chicken breast

Discover the delicious truth about eating chicken and whether white meat or dark meat is better for your health. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN What’s better for you: chicken thighs or breasts? If you have skin on the game, neither one’s a nutritional winner. Chicken skin is pure fat (the ... more

Read more

Go Fish! 5 Tips for Getting Kids to Take a Bite

By: Jodie Shield | 5 Comments | | Category: Babies, Kids, Teens

How to get your kids hooked on fish and lure them toward a lifetime of healthy eating. By: Jodie Shield, RD Is your family eating seafood twice a week? According to the most recent Dietary Guidelines, eating about 8 ounces of a variety of seafood each week is healthy for ... more

Read more

How to Build a Healthy Hamburger

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | | Category: Adults, Seniors, Teens

Follow these five steps, and relish the real thing! By: Jodie Shield, RDN May is National Hamburger Month—fire up the grill! Sure, I love a portabella or turkey patty, but this dietitian can’t resist a juicy, beef burger. The trouble is a typical half-pounder packs at least 600 calories and ... more

Read more

New and Improved Eat Healthy Homemade Meals App!

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | | Category: Apps & Websites

  Check out my new and improved Time To Eat Healthy app and you’ll be making homemade meals in minutes – it’s free! By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN You’re craving a homemade meal with fresh, healthy ingredients that won’t undo your workout, but . . . no time to cook! ... more

Read more

Guilt-Free Desserts

By: Jodie Shield | 1 Comment | | Category: Adults, Babies, Kids, Seniors, Teens

Go head, eat dessert! Six tips for serving light and healthy desserts. By: Jodie Shield, RDN After a long, hot, and busy day, nothing tastes better than a cool, refreshing dessert. Go ahead and let your family indulge, especially if it’s healthy. Before everyone digs in, here are a few ... more

Read more