I'm headed to the Indiana State Fair for the first of five cooking demonstrations. Today's topic: The Dietitian Does Dessert and Kid-Friendly Treats. I'll be showcasing four of my favorites. Several of these, like the clusters, trail mix and dip, are super easy and the kids can make themselves or help you. Get them involved....and they'll be more inclined to enjoy these nutrient-rich treats! Decadent Chocolate Fruit & Nut Clusters 1 bag (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips 1½ cups dried ...
Dining with the Guys at Korn Country: Boost, Sub, Switch
Time to visit the guys at Korn Country 100.3 FM and talk all things nutrition! And celebrate registered Dietitian Day, too! I'm taking them a variety of foods, and all have been changed a little to boost nutrition or cut calories/fat. I boosted nutrient-rich onions and garlic in my Zesty Guacamole. I substituted lower-fat and lower-calorie cheese and cream cheese and dressing in my Hot Buffalo Dip and I switched to all whole wheat flour in my Oatmeal Raisin Date Bars. Still rich flavor, but more ...
Eight Almost Effortless Ways to Lose Weight
Weight loss takes work, but the time you dedicate to eating right and exercising doesn’t need to be an all-or-nothing proposition or feel overwhelming. These eight low-effort, but highly effective strategies can help you shed those extra pounds. 1. Multi-task while Watching TV – instead of sitting and staring, get moving! Do lunges, jumping jacks or squats against the wall. Move the treadmill into the TV room instead of letting it sit in the back room acting as a clothing rack. 2. Shorten ...
Living downtown Indianapolis = Super Sized Excitement
Living in downtown Indianapolis right now is one mega, super-sized serving of excitement. That’s right - I live less than a mile from Lucas Oil Stadium, home of Super Bowl XLVI on February 5. Since Super Bowl is apparently the #2 eating event for Americans, I’d like to share my ideas for serving great-tasting, nutrient-rich and decadent foods for this super-sized occasion. Menu Smoky Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle-Lime Mayonnaise on Whole Grain Mini Buns Good Luck Salsa with Whole ...
Living downtown Indianapolis = Super Sized Excitement
Living in downtown Indianapolis right now is one mega, super-sized serving of excitement. That’s right - I live less than a mile from Lucas Oil Stadium, home of Super Bowl XLVI on February 5. Since Super Bowl is apparently the #2 eating event for Americans, I’d like to share my ideas for serving great-tasting, nutrient-rich and decadent foods for this super-sized occasion. Menu Smoky Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle-Lime Mayonnaise on Whole Grain Mini Buns Good Luck Salsa with ...
Football Strategy for Winning Weeknight Meals
Game Plan: Create nutrient-rich - and tasty - family meals. Defensive Strategy: Tackle tasteless foods before they end up off-sides….and off the plate for Mom, Dad and the kids. From entrees and side-dishes, salads and desserts, nothing can be so low in fat or seasonings that it lacks the MVP of family meals: great flavor! Offensive Strategy: Half your Plate Fruits and Vegetables. Increase/add nutrient-rich ingredients in every dish if possible, too. Serve whole grains and lean proteins like ...
ABC’s of Treats, Sweets & Desserts – Creative Back to School Lunches Part 3
A = Attitude. What’s your attitude about sweets and treats as a Mom or Dad? I’m hoping it’s a healthy one, which in my opinion means never saying these foods are off-limits, “bad” or “junk.” You realize and respect that some foods contain more nutrients than others, and some foods are meant to be enjoyed regardless of their nutrient value. So, you model this all-inclusive attitude as a parent, and by doing so, teach your kids how to have “healthy respect” for ALL foods. Treats, sweets and ...
Vegetarian Ideas – Creative Back to School Lunches Part 2
If you’re packing lunch for your child who likes to eat the “flexitarian” way - eating both meat and meatless meals occasionally - consider something other than PB&J for those meatless days. Beyond the Basic PB&J. Instead of always reaching for PB, try different nut butters like cashew, almond, sunflower or soynut. All contain protein plus valuable vitamins and minerals. Spread on any type of bread (see part 1 of this lunch series) – whole wheat cinnamon swirl is especially delicious – ...
Beyond the Boring Sandwich: Creative Back to School Lunches Part 1
First things first, though. Yes, you can pack a healthy – and safe – lunch for your children. Just use many, not one, of those freezable ice packs. Put them on the bottom, top and sides of the perishable lunch items. I bring this up due to this morning’s report about one study showing preschoolers packed lunches were unsafe, and in the danger zone (between 40°F and 140°F). Instead of overreacting and not packing our kids’ lunches, let’s be prudent and use this one study as a reminder we always ...
Desserts for Dad: Indulgence + Perks
Treat Dad to a homemade dessert on his special day, like Blueberry Crisp, Strawberry Shortcake or Blondies with Double Chips & Walnuts. These desserts may be indulgent, but they also offer Dad a few healthy perks, too. Fiber-rich blueberries are filled with antioxidants to boost immunity, strawberries contain powerful antioxidants for brain and heart protection plus fight cancer, and the walnuts pack a punch of plant-based omega-3 fats for heart and brain benefits. All three desserts are ...
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