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How to Make Healthy Hamburgers
Four tips for making lean and tasty burgers! By: Jodie Shield, RD It’s hard to resist a juicy burger, especially during May, National Hamburger Month. But let’s face it. Living in a fast food, super-size-me world, the burger has gotten a bad rap. No surprise when a deluxe bacon-cheddar burger ... more
Read moreHow to Pick the Healthiest Pretzel
Stick to these 7 tips and pick a pretzel that’s a nutritional winner! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Pretzel lovers! Did you know that pretzels symbolize the marriage bond. (Ever hear of tying the knot?) Maybe that’s why so many of us have a love-hate relationship with this popular grab-and-go snack. ... more
Read more10 Ways to Enjoy Pecans
Go nuts! April is National Pecan Month. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Good things really do come in small packages. Pecans are powerful little nuts packed with body-building protein, hunger-filling fiber, and disease-fighting antioxidants. As if that wasn’t enough. Pecans contain more than nineteen vitamins and minerals, too. Studies have found ... more
Read moreGet Your Green On!
Top 5 healthiest leafy greens. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN When it comes to eating healthy, greens are a nutritional pot of gold. They’re low in calories, rich in nutrients, and absolutely delish. Irish or not, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day and National Nutrition Month, here are my picks ... more
Read moreIs Canned Food Healthy?
Kick these four canned byproducts to the curb! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Canned foods are clear choices for convenience and cost-savings. Nutrition gets a little trickier. On one hand, the heating process of canning kills some nutrients, but the same effect occurs when you cook fresh and frozen fare. In ... more
Read moreHealthy Out App Review
This easy-to-use app can make eating out a healthy dining adventure! Guest Post: Steven Humbrecht If you love to eating out, but hate being tempted by all of the tantalizing menu options like coconut fried shrimp and cheesy lasagna, then Healthy Out is the app is for you. Simply enter ... more
Read moreDe-Gassing Strategies For Beans
How to eat the musical fruit without the toot! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Alright, after all of my bean stories and Tuscan White Bean and Plum Tomato Soup recipe, a lot of you have politely asked about the “aromatic” side effect of beans – gas. There I said it! Beans ... more
Read moreFour Foods to Help You Sleep Better
Eat, drink, and enjoy a good night’s sleep! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Having trouble falling asleep? It may be that handful of greasy potato chips or late afternoon latte? What you eat and drink can wreak havoc on your sleep and health. Getting enough shuteye helps you feel energized ... more
Read moreSnooze and Lose!
Sleep duration may play a key role in regulating body weight. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Sleep away pounds. Pinch me, I’m dreaming – not! If you like your zzzz’s, go ahead and hit the snooze button. Emerging research presented at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference ... more
Read moreTomatoes: Getting Canned is Good!
Register to win a free slow cooker! By: Jodie Shield, RDN When I find myself surrounded with lots of juicy, ripe tomatoes, I make my own tomato sauce. When in a pinch, I use canned tomatoes and don’t feel the least bit guilty! According to the Academy of Nutrition and ... more
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