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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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Healthy Families Eat Beans: Bean Tortilla Roll-Ups

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By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN This recipe came from some very dear, old friends – Mary Abbott Hess, RD  and Anne Hunt.  Back in 1990, they wrote a cook book called A Healthy Head Start.  I’ve updated it for today’s family using whole grain tortillas, canned beans, and a healthier fat ...

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How To Soak Dry Beans

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  Jodie Shield, RD A wide variety of beans – dry and canned – are stocked in grocery stores.  But which should you use?  It all boils down to your time.  Dry beans require a few hours of soaking to replenish the moisture lost during the drying process.  If you’re ...

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Skinny Shrimp Scampi

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This Italian “fast food” favorite gets a healthy makeover. By: Jodie Shield, RDN A delicious homemade dinner in 15 minutes and it’s under 300 calories – you’re not dreaming! My Skinny Shrimp Scampi recipe delivers big on taste in record time. Shrimp scampi is the Italians’ version of fast food, ...

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Red Beans and Rice

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Soul Food That’s Good for Your Heart, Too!  By: Jodie Shield, RDN February is Black History Month. And to help everyone get in the mood, I wanted to share my favorite soul food recipe – Red Beans and Rice. While it may be considered soul food, in reality, it’s not ...

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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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