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Recipe Type: Snacks

Heart Smart Trail Mix

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By: Jodie Shield, MED, RD Go nuts! You have got to try this trail mix recipe. It’s loaded with all sorts of heart-healthy ingredients. My sister-in-law, Mickey, shared it with me when we were hiking in Sedona – what a beautiful place! I told her that I had just posted a blog ...

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Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

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By: Jodie Shield, RD These healthy blueberry muffins will please your whole family.  They’re perfect for a busy back-to-school breakfast or as a snack with a glass of fat-free milk.  They were such a hit with our kids (and husbands),  Mary and I  decided to feature them in the recipe ...

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Chocolate Frozen Bananas – Light and Healthy

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By: Jodie Shield, RD My family loves this recipe!  I got it from a dear friend, Evelyn Tribole, RD.  She has written several cook books.  This recipe came from one of her first: Healthy Homestyle Desserts (Viking, 1996).  Enjoy!

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Honey-Garlic Baked Chicken Wings

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If you want to score extra points for “healthy” at your Super Bowl party, then serve these delicious honey-garlic baked chicken wings! Guest Post By: Evelyn Carissa, Dominican University Nutrition and Dietetics Student Hey sports fans! If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s healthy and tasty, check out my ...

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Fruit Kabobs and Healthy: Rainbow Wands with Fluffy Fruit Dip

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  By: Jodie Shield, RD   On a hot summer day, fruit makes a refreshing dessert.  Add a little fun by letting your kids create their own fruit kebabs.  I first developed this recipe on a rainy day.  Instead of kebabs I called them rainbow wands – just dip and let the ...

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Lean Super Bowl Cuisine: Touch Down Taco Dip

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By: Jodie Shield, RD Year’s ago, my friend Andie gave me her recipe for taco dip.  It was so good, but the dietitian in me just had to lighten it up.  Feel free to serve this at your Super Bowl party or at any gathering with friends and family.  Just make ...

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Quick and Healthy Tuna Olé – No Cooking Required!

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  By: Jodie Shield, RD When the weather gets too hot to handle, I rely on this tasty tuna taco.  Make sure you use tuna packed in water as it will cut calories significantly.  Save prep time by purchasing shredded lettuce and chopped bell peppers and onion.  You can usually find ...

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Take-Along Snack Bars

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By: Jodie Shield, RD Fuel up your family with these quick and healthy snack bars.  They taste yummy as an after-school snack and make a satisfying breakfast, too.  Just whip up a batch and cut them into squares.  I keep a stash handy in my freezer.  I think you will ...

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Cheesy Potato Casserole

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How to Lighten Up Family Favorites By: Jodie Shield, RD Cheesy Potato Casserole – Original Recipe (Makes 8 servings) One of my dearest friends, Marianne Oswald from Tinley Park, IL, brought this cheesy-easy side dish to my house for a family get-together.  Needless to say, my kids went wild over ...

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