A Nutritious Dish

The ABC’s of Vitamins: Vitamin A and Beta Carotene

Vitamin A is important for good eyesight, healthy skin and and a strong immune system. Vitamin A also plays a role in growth and healthy reproduction. Because vitamin A comes in two forms, the term is sometimes used interchangeably with…

Healthy Habits and Good Food

Eat Right: Go Fish for Good Health!

Fishing for healthy meal ideas? The answer might be just that. . . fish! When it comes to healthy eating, we know all about getting our fruits and vegetables, but the idea of routinely eating fish can slip through the nets. Don’t…

Vitamins & Minerals

Eat Right: The Sodium Attack – Do You Really Need to Limit Salt?

I was reading some articles yesterday that came through on my Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics daily email and was very happy to see this article by Caroline Scott-Thomas questioning population-wide salt reduction. I have been questioning…

Healthy Habits and Good Food, Recipes

Meals in Minutes: Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash (Foot Steps to Health*)

Halloween is over and Jack Frost will be here soon. But, before the air turns to ice this winter, take time to enjoy the taste of fall in Southeastern Minnesota with this easy microwavable recipe. This recipe is sure to warm your tummy with…

Healthy Habits and Good Food, Recipes

Cocadas…A Brazilian Coconut Treat!

I wanted to make my new Brazilian son (aka exchange student) feel at home here in the US, so I decided to look for a recipe for something native to his home country. I was quickly drawn to a coconut dessert recipe on the internet called…

Healthy Habits and Good Food, Recipes

Greek Roasted Chicken…So Easy Yet so Elegant!

1 whole roasting chicken (about 6 lbs.) 4 to 6 baking potatoes, peeled & quartered salt & pepper, to taste 2 tsp. dried oregano 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup butter, melted 3 Tbs. lemon juice Preheat oven to 350º.…

Vitamins & Minerals

Eating Fruits and Veggies is as Important as Lowering Sodium for Blood Pressure

In celebration of Fruit & Veggies - More Matters month, I would like to bring your attention to the role fruits & veggies take in the battle against high blood pressure. When it comes to lowering blood pressure, rightfully, most people…

Healthy Habits and Good Food, Recipes

Pesto…rific! With 3 Great Recipes, Too

This year I decided to grow basil for the first time. I got a late start on the planting, but ended up with a whole row of basil bushes, well I think they are actually called plants, but they were much bigger than I had expected. Now with so…

Healthy Habits and Good Food

Back to School Nutrition Basics – Start with a Healthy Breakfast

With the sound of school bells just around the corner, it's important to remember the role nutrition plays in preparing your children for success in school. Research shows that breakfast eaters tend to have better school attendance, score higher…

A Nutritious Dish…in a matter of minutes!™

What’s for dinner? • Easy Nutritious Recipes • Quick Snack Recipes

The ABC’s of Vitamins: Vitamin A and Beta Carotene

Eat Right: Go Fish for Good Health!

Eat Right: The Sodium Attack – Do You Really Need to Limit Salt?

Meals in Minutes: Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash (Foot Steps to Health*)

Cocadas…A Brazilian Coconut Treat!

Greek Roasted Chicken…So Easy Yet so Elegant!

Eating Fruits and Veggies is as Important as Lowering Sodium for Blood Pressure

Pesto…rific! With 3 Great Recipes, Too

Back to School Nutrition Basics – Start with a Healthy Breakfast

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