Recipes and Posts Tagged quick meals
Top 5 Beat-the-Clock Breakfast Tips
Rise and Shine It’s Breakfast Time! By: Jodie Shield, RD Did you know that on any given day 20 to 30 percent of kids skip breakfast? This is unfortunate given that breakfast really is for champions in and out of the classroom. Kids who eat breakfast have so many ... more
Read moreOh, the Pastabilities!
March is National Noodle Month By: Jodie Shield, RD If you could use only one word to describe the perfect family meal, what would it be? Versatile? Convenient? Economical? Healthy? Delicious? I would use the word pasta, because it’s all of the above. Pasta comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, ... more
Read moreCooking With Fin-Esse
Tips for Buying and Preparing Seafood By: Jodie Shield, RD It’s Lent. And I’ve had several requests for fish stories and recipes. Some of you even confessed that you’re hesitant to cook fish because it’s too complicated. Let me try to reel you in. Fish takes only minutes to cook ... more
Read moreIs Your Bread a Winner?
By: Jodie Shield, RD Here’s the scenario: This school year you want to buy whole-grain breads for your kids’ sandwiches so you’re perusing the grocery aisle. You glance at the packages and pick which of the following as the most nutritious option: (a) naturally stone-ground wheat bread, (b) light-style seven-grain bread, ... more
Read moreDo You Know Your Beans?
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
Read moreHealthy Children are a Family Affair
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
Read moreHow to Stock a Healthy and Cool Kitchen
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
Read moreCool Tips for Healthy Summer Meals
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
Read moreSuper Bowl Survival: Healthy Eating For Fans
By: Jodie Shield, RD Even though my beloved Bears are not playing this Sunday, I LOVE the Super Bowl. What true football fan would dare miss the season’s grand finale? Not to mention the celebration party guaranteed to be filled with friends, fun and of course – food. My family and I will ... more
Read moreHow To Eat Healthy During the Holidays
Time to Eat Healthy app announcing the launch of new easy and tasty holiday recipes! By: Jodie Shield, RDN ‘Tis the season for . . . family, friends, fun, and of course, food. If you want to enjoy your holidays more and worry less about what food you will ... more
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