Broccoli Serving: 1 cup chopped, raw or cooked Carbs: 6 grams You don’t have to boil it into a mushy mess. Try roasting it with a bit of olive oil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. You’ll keep coming back for this nutty-flavored treat. Carrots Serving: 1 cup, raw Carbs: 12 grams If[…]
Cooking Time: 15 mins Prep time: 5 mins Serves: 4 people Ingredients 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 cup chopped red onion 1 package Knorr® Italian Sides™ – Creamy Garlic Shells 1 can (19 oz.) reduced sodium chick peas, rinsed and drained 4 cups packed baby spinach[…]
Nuts Walnuts. Pecans. Almonds. Whatever kind you prefer, a small handful makes a great snack. They’re full of healthy fats, fiber, and protein. They also have minerals like magnesium. Skip the kinds that are dry-roasted or flavored — they’re higher in sodium. Instead, add your own dash of flavor with cayenne pepper or cinnamon. Edamame These[…]
Go Bananas This nifty yellow fruit is touted as the first “superfood.” It’s packed with fiber to make you feel full and vitamins that do your body good. Americans go bananas for them. They eat more than 27 pounds a year — about 90 bananas. That’s more than oranges and apples combined. Good as[…]
New Research Reveals Negative Health Effects of Late Night Eating Eating dinner later in the evening could contribute to weight gain, and also set you up for potential health impacts like higher risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Researchers studied[…]
Ginseng, Fish, Berries, or Caffeine? Listen to the buzz about foods and dietary supplements, and you’ll believe they can do everything from sharpen focus to enhance memory, attention span, and brain function. But do they really work? There’s no denying that as we age, our body ages right along with us. The good news[…]
As a dietitian, I am well aware that grocery shopping can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience for many people. For example, many of my patients don’t know where to begin when in the grocery store and aren’t sure which foods to add to their cart. Plus, with seemingly endless food choices available —[…]
One of the most challenging aspects of eating low-carb is cutting back on foods you enjoy—many of which have likely become a regular part of your diet. Coping with carb loss can be tough, but there are many satisfying and tasty low-carb substitutes you can choose instead of their high carbohydrate counterparts. Whether you[…]
Changing dietary habits can be confusing and difficult, especially if we’ve been doing the same things for a long time. But simple changes can yield impactful results. Here are five things you can do right now to make positive changes to the way you eat. Add an Extra Vegetable to Your Next Meal Add[…]
Eating a healthy breakfast is essential to starting your day on the right foot. But is your idea of a healthy breakfast as great as you think it is? Skipping It We all breeze past the breakfast table once in a while. But if you do it every morning, it may raise your chances[…]