Kale chips, that is. One bite of these savory, crispy chips and you’ll be a kale-convert. Start converting today, because it's National Kale Day. These super simple – and super nutrient-rich – chips can be enjoyed as a snack or accompaniment to sandwiches and soup. Kale is filled with immune-boosting antioxidants such as vitamin A and C and the eye-protective carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. The key to crispy cooking and even browning is spreading in a single layer and frequent stirring ...
Grain Goodness: From Barley to Brown Rice
The fruits and vegetables of fall - cranberries, apples, pears, sweet potatoes and winter squash - pair beautifully with all types of grains. Barley is filled with heart-health promoting soluble fiber and when combined with cranberries, raisins and pecans gives you all kinds of health-boosting nutrients. Try my "Curried Barley with Cranberries, Raisins and Pecans." Or maybe you'd enjoy my "Brown Rice with Pears, Walnuts and Gorgonzola." It's a gluten-free grain, those pears are filled with ...
Cooking for Cancer Prevention – Jenny, Kim and Fred
We cooked up a storm on the Red Gold Culinary Stage in the DuPont Pavilion at the Indiana State Fair! I teamed up with Jenny Anchondo, Early Morning News Anchor on Fox 59 and Fred Duncan from Little Red Door Cancer Agency to show and tell everyone about great-tasting and good-for-you ingredients that may help reduce your risk of cancer. Here’s what we made. Let us know what you think if you try them. If you love tabbouleh, you’ll love this version with quinoa rather than wheat. And if you love ...
Cool Down with No-Cook Summer Soups
Easy and refreshing, this no-cook soup is like eating an entire garden of goodness! One bowl-full is filled with disease-fighting and immunity-boosting phytonutrients along with valuable vitamins and minerals. Plus, it provides much-needed fluid during these hot summer days.Garden-in-a-Bowl Goodness highlights:*Watermelon – a lycopene leader, that’s the phytonutrients that may help reduce risk of heart disease and some cancers, including prostate cancer.*Garlic – contain allyl sulfides which may ...
Zippy, Zesty, Super-Saver Salsa
Zippy and zesty because it packs a punch of jalapeno pepper, lime and cilantro. Super-saver because it features in-season mango and strawberries. And in-season translates to “at their most budget-friendly price right now.” So it makes perfect cents to take advantage of both antioxidant and nutrient-rich fruits over the coming weeks. But instead of just enjoying them “as is” for a snack or side dish, or adding them to yogurt, smoothies and cereals, try this easy-to-make salsa. You’ll find ...
Bowls & Bars – The State of My Plate
In honor of the State of the Union speech, I’ve prepared two dishes that highlight my food philosophy: Blend and Balance. I’d like to share my proposal for blending and balancing: Nothing is off limits. You simply balance the different foods/dishes/recipes. Craving a high-fat dessert like my Bipartisan Shortbread Bars? No problem. Just serve a lean protein-rich entrée, like my incredibly nutrient-rich Hearty Bean & Beef Chili to balance it. How does this stack up according to the My Plate ...
Seven Holiday Sides with Dried Cranberries
Dried cranberries are so versatile they can be added to practically every side dish typically served at Thanksgiving. 1. Stuffing. Add dried cranberries to any favorite stuffing recipe, whether it’s white, whole wheat or corn bread-based. Start with about ¾ cup for every 9x13-inch pan stuffing. 2. Sweet Potatoes. Stir dried cranberries into sugar-butter-pecan streusel topping for sweet potato soufflé or sprinkle over a dish of candied or oven-roasted sweet potatoes. 3. Green ...
Kid Friendly Treats & Desserts
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 ...
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