I had a blast making these snacks! They are a perfect activity for the children to get involved with. While making the sweet treat, children can be creative with additional toppings and combinations. Not only are my “banana bites” fun to make, but they make for an excellent snack with a hint of sweetness. Who […]
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Bianca Flatbread Pizza
I love pizza! Pizza is one of my favorite meals – earlier on in my life I was known for eating pizza incessantly. Although I do not deny myself pizza currently, I try to eat it less frequently. As a registered dietitian I recognize that pizza can be an unhealthy food if consumed in large […]
Does Cutting Your Food Matter When it Comes to Portion Control?
The answer is yes! Better portion control here we come! Recent research suggests that cutting food into smaller pieces can provide greater satiety. The study performed at Arizona State University in the Psychology Department observed satiety patterns in 301 students. The students were either given a whole (uncut) bagel or a bagel cut into pieces. […]
Bruschetta Grilled Cheese
Looking for a light lunch or dinner option that the whole family will love?! Meet my “bruschetta grilled cheese”. This idea originated from an episode of Dr. Oz I watched a few months back. No I did not take the recipe from the show, however I did get the idea of making a grilled cheese […]
Summer Fruit Pizza
Happy 4th of July! In honor of the celebration for the US independence day I have come up with a delicious treat that I am overly excited about. Over the past few summers it has been a personal tradition to take a dessert known as “fruit pizza” to my friends’ parties. Although I always enjoy […]
Is Low Fat Salad Dressing the Best Choice?
For some people the fat content of a salad dressing is a deciding factor in the type of salad dressing chosen. Individuals who are watching their calorie and fat intake typically go for the fat free and lower fat salad dressing. A recent study questions if this is the best option. A study published in […]