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Spicy Sweet Potato Dip

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Serve this creamy, spicy sweet potato dip warm and with crunchy celery and jicama sticks. Guest Post By: Marisol Perez, Dominican University Nutrition Graduate Student Move over classic chickpea hummus. Sweet potatoes are the new “it” food. Not only are they packed with nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, phosphorus ...

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Grilled Flank Steak and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl

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Meat and potato fans are going to love this lightened up high-protein bowl made with planned overs! By: Jodie Shield, RDN When I crave meat, my go-to lean protein is flank steak. Four ounces of this wonderful slab of beef is loaded with iron and zinc providing roughly 230 calories, ...

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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

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By: Jodie Shield, RD Small Changes = Big Nutrition Difference! Marilyn Collins of Flossmoor, IL makes this sweet potato favorite every Thanksgiving.  She said it’s the perfect holiday side dish because you prepare the recipe the day before all the way until the last step.  Thanksgiving Day she pops them ...

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Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans

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Holiday recipe countdown: Pecans add crunch to this easy and healthy sweet potato side dish.  By: Jodie Shield, RDN In previous blogs, I covered all of the health benefits you can get from eating just a handful of pecans a day. While pecans taste great as is,  I wanted to ...

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Jamie Deen’s Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

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By: Jodie Shield, RD Hey y’all! Recently I had the opportunity to visit New York City and pair up with Jamie Deen and Hidden Valley Ranch to promote the Lunch Break for Kids Campaign. It was a blast!  I got to  watch Jamie in action as he taped segments about preparing ...

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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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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

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Simmer split pea soup in a slow cooker all day and come home to a healthy, satisfying dinner. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN When you crave warm, creamy comfort foods, grab your slow cooker and simmer a batch of homemade split pea soup. Split peas pack a potent dose of ...

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West Coast Caprese Bowl with Balsamic-Dijon Dressing

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Discover how you can transform a classic Italian Caprese salad into a light and refreshing whole-grain meal in a bowl. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Looking for a quick and healthy meal that’s satisfying and takes only minutes to make? Your search has ended. My West Coast Caprese Bowl is ...

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cup Cakes

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By: Jodie Shield, RD On New Year’s Day, it’s traditional to serve ham – smoked, honey baked or fresh. Any way you slice it, ham is delicious. Plus, leftover ham makes for great sandwiches. But what are you going to serve with your ham? I shared my favorite recipe for ...

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Classic Pecan Pie

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No matter how you slice it, this pecan pie is to die for!  By Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Pecan Pie Day in July? Not sure what that’s all about. I would have guessed November to coincide with Thanksgiving. Guess it’s just a good excuse to splurge on this delicious dessert ...

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