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Hard Facts About Soft Drinks

Hard Facts About Soft Drinks

by Jodie Shield and Mary Mullen, RD MS In 2009 sales of carbonated beverages totaled $18.7 billion—that is about $5 billion more than total milk sales! One reason why soft drinks are so popular is the price. Kids learn [...]

Recipe Redo

Recipe Redo

How To Lighten Up Family Favorites By: Jodie Shield, RD  Banana-Walnut Bread  (Makes 10 servings) My mother-in-law, Sally from St. Clair Shores, MI has been making this banana bread for years.  She clipped the original recipe [...]

Heart Healthy Chocolate Brownies

Heart Healthy Chocolate Brownies

  By: Jodie Shield, RD Valentine’s Day is around the corner.  Looking for a killer chocolate dessert that won’t murder your diet?  This quick and easy recipe is a staple at my house.  Thanks to the applesauce [...]

Health by Chocolate: Top 3 Reasons to Eat It

Health by Chocolate: Top 3 Reasons to Eat It

By: Jodie Shield, RD As if anybody needs a reason to eat chocolate!  But if you do, here’s the bittersweet truth about everybody’s favorite sweet stuff – - just in time for Valentine’s Day. Chocolate is . [...]

Healthy Eating for Families – Weeknight Survival Menu III

Healthy Eating for Families – Weeknight Survival Menu III

  By: Jodie Shield, RD To help you survive those hectic week nights, we’ve come up with five healthy beat-the-clock menus that can all be prepared in 15 minutes or less from the time you walk [...]