Recipes and Posts Tagged healthy eating
Mediterranean Minestrone
By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Who needs canned soup? Whip up a batch of homemade Mediterranean minestrone in about 30 minutes. This satisfying soup loaded with veggies seems like you’re eating salad with a spoon! Mediterranean Minestrone Makes 10 servings Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 2 ...
Read moreSeven 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
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Guilt-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 moreHow to Build a Heart-Healthy Breakfast
Rise and shine to a quick, tasty, and heart-healthy breakfast – – all under 400 calories! By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Breakfast skippers beware. Breakfast eaters tend to be slimmer and numerous studies back this up. Another reason to eat breakfast: skipping it increases your chances of a heart attack. ... more
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DIY 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 ...
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Veggie 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 ...
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Spinach-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 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 moreWhat is the Mediterranean Diet?
Discover why the Mediterranean Diet is the world’s healthiest way of eating and best overall diet. By: Jodie Shield, RDN, MEd Olive oil. Ripe tomatoes. Feta cheese. Red Wine. The Mediterranean Diet is anything but a diet! It’s a delicious lifestyle based on fresh ingredients and the traditional cuisine of ... more
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