Recipes and Posts Tagged healthy recipe
Tuscan Flank Steak with Lemon-Rosemary Sauce
Savor the Italian flavor of this lean, high-protein Tuscan Flank Steak grilled to perfection and topped with a tangy lemon-rosemary sauce. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Want to explore Italy without packing a suitcase? Grab a fork and let your culinary adventure begin in your kitchen. Where to start? I ...
Read moreMediterranean 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 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 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 moreGingerbread Squares
The sweet aroma of these freshly baked gingerbread squares will transform your home into a holiday bake shop. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Decorating gingerbread men. Building gingerbread houses. Holiday baking with your kids creates fun-filled memories. But gingerbread projects can be tricky and time-consuming. So I developed a super-easy and ...
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 moreMixed Greens Jar Salad with Avocado-Cilantro-Chia Seed Dressing
Jar salads are the rage! Enlighten your taste buds with this fresh, easy on-the-go mixed greens jar salad. Guest Post By: Kathleen Castrejon, Dominican University Nutrition and Dietetics Student Each morning as the sun shines through my window and onto my face my heart pounds. It’s as if my body ...
Read moreFive Foods That Fight Diabetes
Smooth out blood sugar highs and lows with these tasty unprocessed foods. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RD Sweet! November is National Diabetes Month, but hold your fork, knife, and spoon! If you, or any of your peeps, have diabetes – or just want to prevent it – check out the ... more
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