Recipes and Posts Tagged healthy dinner

Healthy Take-Along Meal and Snack Tips

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | | Category: Adults, Kids

By: Jodie Shield, RD   Summer vacation is here!  But that doesn’t mean your kids should take a break from healthy eating.  No matter where your family goes this summer, there are sure to be the usual dietary temptations: hot dogs, French fries, potato chips, and soda pop.  Not only ... more

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Do You Know Your Beans?

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | | Category: Apps & Websites

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

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Healthy Families Eat Beans

By: Jodie Shield | 1 Comment | | Category: Adults, Apps & Websites

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

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How To Buy Eggs

By: Jodie Shield | 7 Comments | | Category: Apps & Websites

  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

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Kids Unplugged

By: Jodie Shield | 2 Comments | | Category: Adults, Kids, Teens

By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN  Whether your child is in preschool or high school, one thing is for certain — it is time for you to seize the remote and take control. Reducing the amount of time your child or teen spends with media will have a positive impact on his ... more

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Healthy Children are a Family Affair

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | | Category: Adults

  Parents are children’s biggest influences when it comes to healthy behaviors, so provide your kids with opportunities for family fun. You can help your children learn to make healthier food choices and engage in regular physical activity by being a good role model. Plan regular family activities together. Encourage ... more

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How to Stock a Healthy and Cool Kitchen

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | | Category: Recipe Makeovers

  By: Jodie Shield, RD The next time the weather forecast predicts record highs, there’s no need to sweat.  A healthy and tasty dinner can be on your table in minutes.  Here are some staples to keep on hand for those hot summer nights.   Just use your imagination- – toss them together ... more

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Cool Tips for Healthy Summer Meals

By: Jodie Shield | 0 Comments | | Category: Adults, Seniors

  By: Jodie Shield, RD If you can’t stand the heat . . . get out of the kitchen.  But your family’s hungry, so what do you do?  No sweat!  Cook-less summer meals can be ready in no time.  The following tips will help you get dinner on the table ... more

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