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Seven Tips for Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables!
Got a picky eater refusing to eat vegetables? Discover the secrect to raising a healthy eater and veggie-lover. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN The number one question parents ask me is . . . “How do I get my child to eat vegetables?” So this week, I wanted to give you ... more
Read moreTop 6 Reasons to Eat Oatmeal Everyday
Discover why nutritionists consider oatmeal the quintessential quick and tasty breakfast with health benefits! By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN What’s so hot about oatmeal? This humble breakfast cereal is a nutritional superstar! One bowl of cooked oatmeal provides 150 calories, 4 grams of fiber (half soluble and half insoluble), and ... more
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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
Simmer split pea soup in a slow cooker all day and come home to a healthy, satisfying dinner. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN When you crave warm, creamy comfort foods, grab your slow cooker and simmer a batch of homemade split pea soup. Split peas pack a potent dose of ...
Read moreShould You Eat Raw Cookie Dough?
Batter up! Take your raw cookie dough licks wisely. By: Jodie Shield, RDN One of my fondest childhood holiday memories is baking sugar cookies with my mom. I loved flattening out the dough with her big wooden rolling pin, then using plastic cookie cutters to stamp out perfect stars, bells, ... more
Read moreShould You Eat Chicken Thighs or Breasts?
Discover the delicious truth about eating chicken and whether white meat or dark meat is better for your health. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN What’s better for you: chicken thighs or breasts? If you have skin on the game, neither one’s a nutritional winner. Chicken skin is pure fat (the ... more
Read moreGo Fish! 5 Tips for Getting Kids to Take a Bite
How to get your kids hooked on fish and lure them toward a lifetime of healthy eating. By: Jodie Shield, RD Is your family eating seafood twice a week? According to the most recent Dietary Guidelines, eating about 8 ounces of a variety of seafood each week is healthy for ... more
Read moreHow to Build a Healthy Hamburger
Follow these five steps, and relish the real thing! By: Jodie Shield, RDN May is National Hamburger Month—fire up the grill! Sure, I love a portabella or turkey patty, but this dietitian can’t resist a juicy, beef burger. The trouble is a typical half-pounder packs at least 600 calories and ... more
Read moreNew and Improved Eat Healthy Homemade Meals App!
Check out my new and improved Time To Eat Healthy app and you’ll be making homemade meals in minutes – it’s free! By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN You’re craving a homemade meal with fresh, healthy ingredients that won’t undo your workout, but . . . no time to cook! ... more
Read moreGuilt-Free Desserts
Go head, eat dessert! Six tips for serving light and healthy desserts. By: Jodie Shield, RDN After a long, hot, and busy day, nothing tastes better than a cool, refreshing dessert. Go ahead and let your family indulge, especially if it’s healthy. Before everyone digs in, here are a few ... more
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