Recipes and Posts Tagged food safety
How to Pick and Store Fresh Fruits and Veggies
Harvest App Review By: Jodie Shield, RD Summer is my favorite “food” time of year. All winter I dream about fresh red tomatoes bursting with actual flavor. I long for juicy sweet corn on the cob that drips down my chin after each bite. This past cold and dreary February, ... more
Read moreCooking With Fin-Esse
Tips for Buying and Preparing Seafood By: Jodie Shield, RD It’s Lent. And I’ve had several requests for fish stories and recipes. Some of you even confessed that you’re hesitant to cook fish because it’s too complicated. Let me try to reel you in. Fish takes only minutes to cook ... more
Read moreWhat’s the Best Halloween Treat?
By: Jodie Shield, RD Will a zombie, superhero or character from Monster High be knocking on your door this Halloween? Don’t be scared, be prepared! It’s easier than ever to find Halloween treats to make kids happy while providing a health benefit. Grocery store shelves are stocked with kid-friendly favorites ... more
Read moreHealthy Take-Along Meal and Snack Tips
By: Jodie Shield, RD Summer vacation is here! But that doesn’t mean your kids should take a break from healthy eating. No matter where your family goes this summer, there are sure to be the usual dietary temptations: hot dogs, French fries, potato chips, and soda pop. Not only ... more
Read moreHow to Plan a Fun and Healthy Birthday Party for Your Child
By: Jodie Shield, RD All foods, even cake, ice cream, and candy, have their place in a healthy diet. That’s the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (www.eatright.org). Kids can eat anything they want in moderation, but they need to compensate for the extra calories elsewhere in there day. One ... more
Read moreFishy Business – What’s the Deal With Seafood and Mercury?
By: Jodie Shield, RD In my last blog, you read all about the health benefits seafood has to offer you and your family. But when it comes to mercury and food safety, things starts to (pardon the pun) smell a little fishy. Here’s why. Nearly all fish and shell fish contain traces of methylmercury – the ... more
Read moreWhat a Catch!
How to get your kids hooked on fish and lure them toward a lifetime of healthy eating. By: Jodie Shield, RD Every summer my three kids look forward to trekking to Northern Michigan and fishing with their dad and uncles. The expedition’s highlight is when Uncle Mike transforms ... more
Read moreHow to Stock a Healthy and Cool Kitchen
By: Jodie Shield, RD The next time the weather forecast predicts record highs, there’s no need to sweat. A healthy and tasty dinner can be on your table in minutes. Here are some staples to keep on hand for those hot summer nights. Just use your imagination- – toss them together ... more
Read moreCool Tips for Healthy Summer Meals
By: Jodie Shield, RD If you can’t stand the heat . . . get out of the kitchen. But your family’s hungry, so what do you do? No sweat! Cook-less summer meals can be ready in no time. The following tips will help you get dinner on the table ... more
Read moreTips to Help Kids Beat the Heat and Eat Healthy
By: Jodie Shield, RD Scorching heat. Sticky humidity. When the temperature soars, kids’ appetites often take a dive. During the warm-weather months, kids run around outdoors and play for longer hours, which often distracts them from eating or makes them too tired to eat. To make sure your ... more
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