I was inspired to make this dish by a similar dish my husband made earlier in the week for some of our friends. Although my husband used lower fat options in his dish, I wanted to try and further reduce the calories and add some additional nutrition to the dish. A few of the substitutions […]
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Picky Eaters – Is the Cure in a Facial Expression?
Stock Free Images Have you ever experienced a picky eater? A child who consumes an inadequate variety of foods through a rejection of a notable amount of foods that are unfamiliar. Picky eaters often only consume foods that feel comfortable to them. In some cases this may be only a few foods – most commonly […]
Yogurt Parfaits
The belief that all yogurt parfaits are healthy is one of the largest nutrition misconceptions. In fact yogurt parfaits are on the top of the deceptively high calorie foods list. In many instances I have picked up yogurt parfaits that are 500 calories or greater. The calorie content of the parfait depends on your portion […]
Happy 1st Birthday to MyPlate!
Earlier in the month MyPlate celebrated its first birthday. MyPlate was first introduced by the USDA last year to replace the previous food guide pyramids. The colorful presentation of MyPlate helps to remind people of the need for well-balanced meals that includes a variety of food groups. Although MyPlate.gov provides specific recommendations for dietary intake […]
Chicken Broth Mashed Potatoes
Who doesn’t enjoy a delicious mashed potato recipe? I personally have a strong affinity for mashed potatoes and am always looking for healthier ways to enjoy them. Last night I came up with a simple, dairy-free recipe to enjoy one of my favorite ?vegetables vs. starches. This does bring up the question what food group […]
Broiled Paremsan Tilapia w/ Salsa Green Beans
Broiled parmesan tilapia with salsa green beans is one my all time favorite meals. Not only does it taste delicious, but it all can be prepared in under 15 minutes. On a night when I have little time to plan or cook a meal this is always my go-to-meal. Although I have been making the […]