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

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

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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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

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Stock Up on Beat-the-Heat Meals

By: Jodie Shield | 3 Comments | | Category: Adults, Apps & Websites

Cool tips for stocking your kitchen with four healthy summer meals!  By: Jodie Shield, RDN Scorching heat. Sticky humidity. If you can’t stand the heat . . .  get out of the kitchen!  But your family is hungry, so what do you do? No sweat. These four “cook-less” meals can ... more

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What Is Clean Eating?

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

Get the dirt on this popular eating trend! Guest Post By: Ginger Hultin, MS, RD, CSO, LDN Clean eating. Eating “clean”. What does this mean exactly? A popular buzz word in magazines, on-line and among celebrities, this term can be confusing because it doesn’t have a set definition. Does it mean ... more

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How to Eat Healthy When It’s Hot!

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

Five tips to help you get dinner on the table without breaking a sweat! 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? When the thermometer soars, summer dining can be a ... more

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Healthy Take-Along Meal and Snack Tips

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

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

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