Photo: Stock Free Images Calorie control is not just about watching the foods you eat, but should also focus on environmental and behavioral factors. In a previous blog entitled “Does Cutting Your Food Matter When it Comes to Portion Control?” I discussed how behavioral habits during mealtime can decrease portion sizes. A multitude of studies have shown […]
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Peaches and Cream Pops
Summer might be coming to an end, but that does not mean popsicles have to also. For around 50 calories you can enjoy one of these fat-free delicious pops that combine both fruity and creamy flavors. Did I mention they are a great way to sneak in some added fruit for those family members that […]
Savy Food Creations – “The Beach”
Oh happy (fri)day, oh happy (fri)day!! Although summer is quickly ending, fun with food does not have to! Create this fun snack to encourage fruit intake among your entire family. As discussed in previous blog entries the best way to get your family to eat more fruits is to engage and interest them through the […]
What Do All of Those Health Claims on Beef and Poultry Mean?
What does “Grass-fed” beef or “Cage-free” chicken indicate? Are they healthier choices? Should you be purchasing these choices for your family over traditional versions of beef and chicken? If you have found yourself pondering these questions, you are not alone! Many grocery consumers are faced with these questions every time they go grocery shopping. In […]
Breakfast PB Chocolate Oatmeal Bakes
Who says you can not eat chocolate for breakfast?! Well as a Registered Dietitian I believe you can eat almost all foods in moderation at any meal chosen. Would I serve my family chocolate for breakfast every day? Probably not, but it can be a break in the normal breakfast rotation. These breakfast cakes are […]
Cauliflower Popcorn
This looks like popcorn right?! Obviously the title gives away that it is not popcorn and is actually cauliflower! 🙂 Cauliflower popcorn is an innovative and fun way to serve your family a veggie for a snack or part of a meal. All you need is a head of cauliflower, olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, […]