Food + Diet
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Food + Diet / Oct 13th 2020I’ve never had a green thumb; in fact, I’ve wasted so much money and time trying to grow beautiful flowers on my deck. This year, I decided to stop the heartbreak and grow herbs instead. They don’t require a lot of work, and they’re so fragrant when picked fresh. ThisRead More -
Food + Diet / Oct 01th 2020When it comes to meal planning, it can be fun to work some fitness goals into the mix. Instead of the typical main dish and two sides approach, what about planning meals that help boost our metabolism… eating for energy, eating to burn stored calories. There are foods that literallyRead More -
Food + Diet / Sep 17th 2020The Food Guide Pyramid was released in 1992, and this is what I was taught to use as a guideline throughout school and grad school as an aspiring dietitian. In 2005, it was replaced with MyPyramid, and in 2011, MyPlate replaced MyPyramid. MyPlate is the current USDA guideline and isRead More -
Food + Diet / Sep 08th 2020Many people think that eating healthy is out of their budget. And, quite frankly, who can argue that when there are one-dollar menu items on most fast food menus? One thing we must consider about fast food bargain items is that the restaurant is still making a profit, even atRead More -
Food + Diet / Aug 03th 2020With the price of meat rising, many of us are looking for alternative sources of protein for our families, especially growing children who need protein. Let’s explore meat alternatives that are both kid and pocket friendly.Protein Options for VegetariansLentils have 18 grams of protein per cup, and lentil bean soupRead More -
Food + Diet / Jul 15th 2020Whether we’re heading out on a road trip or a hike through the park, there’s no reason to get stuck eating junk food just because we’re away from home. Healthy Travel Snack OptionsBeef JerkyTrail MixFresh FruitPopcornRice CakesFruit and Nut ButterSunflower SeedsProtein BarsFruit and Nut BarsRoasted ChickpeasYogurtCheese SticksRead More
