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Are You Ready for Valentine’s Day?
Tips For Cooking With Chocolate By: Jodie Shield, RD My family’s favorite chocolate candy is Fannie Mae Pixies a.k.a. chocolate covered turtles. Well, I just got back from the candy store. Did you know a one pound box of Pixies costs $25.00! So this Valentine’s Day, rather than buy them each a box, ... more
Read moreTop 5 Flu-Fighting Foods
By: Jodie Shield, RD Starve a cold, feed a fever – or is it the other way around? Last week I had a doozy of a cold, so between sneezes, I started sniffling around for the answer. Turns out the internet is full of all kinds of cold and flu remedies ... more
Read moreTop 3 Healthiest Nuts
Bursting with flavor and kid appeal, nuts are an energizing treat for the holiday crunch. By Jodie Shield, RD Are your kids nuts about nuts? Mine are, especially now that they know a “nutcracker” isn’t just the name of a famous ballet or a decorative ornament that I pull out ... more
Read moreIs Your Bread a Winner?
By: Jodie Shield, RD Here’s the scenario: This school year you want to buy whole-grain breads for your kids’ sandwiches so you’re perusing the grocery aisle. You glance at the packages and pick which of the following as the most nutritious option: (a) naturally stone-ground wheat bread, (b) light-style seven-grain bread, ... more
Read moreDo You Know Your Beans?
By: Jodie Shield, RD Beans belong to the family of plants known as legumes, of which there are about two thousand varieties all over the world. Beans are a key ingredient in many ethnic foods. Hummus (pureed garbanzo beans mixed with seasonings) is a popular dish in the Middle ... more
Read moreHealthy Families Eat Beans
By: Jodie Shield, RD While beans may not be magical enough to grow a fairy-tale beanstalk, they do work their own kind of magic on our health. Several studies suggest that eating beans may prevent heart disease, reduce one’s risk of developing colon cancer, and help to control diabetes. Although ... more
Read moreHow To Buy Eggs
By: Jodie Shield, RD When it comes to buying eggs, it’s not six of one, half dozen of the other. Brown, jumbo, grade A, organic -there are so many factors to consider.As you’re checking out the carton and reading the Nutrition Facts panel, here are few handy definitions to ... more
Read moreEat Fish and Reel in the Health Benefits
By: Jodie Shield, RD Most of us regard seafood as grown-up food, but studies show that kids can benefit from eating fish, too. Seafood provides an excellent source of high-quality, easily digestible protein that will help your child grow and stave off infections. Seafood is also low in calories, ... more
Read moreWhat a Catch!
How to get your kids hooked on fish and lure them toward a lifetime of healthy eating. By: Jodie Shield, RD Every summer my three kids look forward to trekking to Northern Michigan and fishing with their dad and uncles. The expedition’s highlight is when Uncle Mike transforms ... more
Read moreComing to Terms with Chocolate
By: Jodie Shield, RD According to Forest Gump’s momma, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” I agree. Any chocoholic knows: Not all chocolate is created equal. Some taste bitter others sweet. Some are dark others white. Keep in mind, all chocolate is made ... more
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