Recipes and Posts Tagged healthy snacks

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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DIY Almond Butter

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Spread the heart-healthy love and make your own quick and tasty almond butter. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Everyone knows peanut butter and jelly reign as the classic lunch box sandwich. But due to peanut allergies, many schools now ban this childhood favorite. So what should your child spread on ...

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Spinach-Artichoke Dip

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Serve this fan-tastic warm, creamy, and healthy spinach-artichoke dip at your Super Bowl Party – – it’s a crowd pleaser! By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Hey, sports fans!  Light beer may taste great and be less filling, but so is this dip. Get your party started and serve my warm, ...

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Should You Eat Greek Yogurt?

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Find out how Greek yogurt stacks up nutritionally against other types of yogurt. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN When it comes to buying yogurt, it’s Greek for me. I LOVE the thick, creamy, tangy, not-too-sweet taste of Greek yogurt. Plus, after reading and comparing lots of food labels, Greek yogurt ... more

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Ice Cream vs. Gelato: What’s the Difference?

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Get the nutritional scoop on these popular frozen desserts. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Americans love ice cream. On average, we eat about 22 pounds of ice cream per person per year.  But gelato (a.k.a. Italian ice cream) is gaining fans in the United States, too.  In 2014, gelato sales hit ... 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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Trick or Treat: What Can My Gluten-Free Child Eat?

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Tips to help you unwrap the truth about gluten-free Halloween candy and treats. Guest Post By: Molly Hodul, Dominican University Nutrition Student As a parent of a gluten-free child, finding yummy, safe Halloween treats can be frightening – not to mention the sugar overload. How can you be sure your ... more

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How To Eat Healthy on Road Trips

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Part II: What My Family Ate On Our Summer Vacation By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Family road trips – everyone has a story! I remember going on summer vacations with my parents and two brothers. Dad jam-packed everyone into a 98 Osmobile – he refused to buy a station wagon. ... more

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How to Eat Healthier at Concession Stands

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Part I: What My Family Ate On Our Summer Vacation By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN When my kids were little, we loved cooling off on sweltering summer days at the swimming pool attached to our health club.  Call me crazy, or a registered dietitian nutritionist (I am guilty of both!), but ... more

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