Recipes and Posts Tagged healthy meals

Mediterranean Minestrone

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By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Who needs canned soup? Whip up a batch of homemade Mediterranean minestrone in about 30 minutes. This satisfying soup loaded with veggies seems like you’re eating salad with a spoon! Mediterranean Minestrone Makes 10 servings Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 2 ...

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Seven Tips for Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables!

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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

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Guilt-Free Gumbo!

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Mardi Gras fans go ahead and splurge on this sinfully delicious New Orleans gumbo with a healthy twist! By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Who needs Fat Tuesday? Be a saint and enjoy some spicy, lean Mardi Gras cuisine. My guilt-free gumbo is sinfully delicious and only half the calories and ...

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What is the Mediterranean Diet?

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Mediterranean Diet

Discover why the Mediterranean Diet is the world’s healthiest way of eating and best overall diet. By: Jodie Shield, RDN, MEd Olive oil. Ripe tomatoes. Feta cheese. Red Wine. The Mediterranean Diet is anything but a diet! It’s a delicious lifestyle based on fresh ingredients and the traditional cuisine of ... more

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How Often Should Kids Eat Fast Food?

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Fast Food

Four quick tips to help your family make healthier fast food choices.  By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Friends, I have to get something off my registered dietitian nutritionist chest. Fast food doesn’t really bother me. Of course, it’s greasy and salty. Yes, the portions are outrageously large with enough calories ... more

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How to Build a Healthy Hamburger

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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

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10 Ways to Spread the Peanut Butter Love!

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How to enjoy peanut butter without the jelly!  By: Jodie Shield, RDN March  is National Peanut Month – time to go nuts and spread the peanut butter love! Kids and adults love peanut butter, and that’s a good thing. Peanut butter naturally contains heart-healthy fat and the hunger-fighting dynamic duo ... more

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New and Improved Eat Healthy Homemade Meals App!

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  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

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Top Ten Tips For Getting Kids to Eat Their School Lunch

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Banishing Lunch-Box Boredom By: Jodie Shield, RD The first day of school is around the corner.  I’m not sure who is more excited the kids or us moms?  While I love the lazy days of summer, there’s something comforting about the school day routine, which for many families includes packing ... more

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