Recipes
Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Nuts, and Feta
Celebrate spring with this light and refreshing spinach salad featuring four ingredients and a splash of homemade poppy seed dressing. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Looking for an irresistible spring salad that packs a nutritional punch? Check out my simple, colorful and fresh Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Nuts, and Feta. Only ...
Read moreGuilt-Free Gumbo!
Mardi Gras fans go ahead and splurge on this sinfully delicious New Orleans gumbo with a healthy twist! By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Who needs Fat Tuesday? Be a saint and enjoy some spicy, lean Mardi Gras cuisine. My guilt-free gumbo is sinfully delicious and only half the calories and ...
Read moreDIY Almond Butter
Spread the heart-healthy love and make your own quick and tasty almond butter. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Everyone knows peanut butter and jelly reign as the classic lunch box sandwich. But due to peanut allergies, many schools now ban this childhood favorite. So what should your child spread on ...
Read moreVeggie Pita Pizza
By Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN What’s the best way to raise a veggie lover? Let them slice, dice, and create a healthy veggie pita pizza. Who said vegetables are boring? If you want your kids to eat their daily recommended dose of veggies, focus on fun and familiar. Research shows ...
Read moreSpinach-Artichoke Dip
Serve this fan-tastic warm, creamy, and healthy spinach-artichoke dip at your Super Bowl Party – – it’s a crowd pleaser! By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Hey, sports fans! Light beer may taste great and be less filling, but so is this dip. Get your party started and serve my warm, ...
Read moreRevved-Up Oatmeal
Jump-start your day with an energizing bowl of antioxidant-rich oatmeal! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Having trouble waking up? Jump-start your morning with a quick bowl of homemade oatmeal loaded with antioxidant-rich fruit. It’s so good and good for you, too. (Check out my post Six Reasons to Eat Oatmeal Everyday). ...
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