Spice Up Your Rice
Nutrition, From Our KitchenRice makes a great side dish, stuffing or main entree. But do you feel you're stuck in a rice rut? Go global! With over 40,000 varieties, rice is the most popular grain around the world - and for good reason. It comes in many different flavors and textures, and can take on any flavor it's paired with. Try one of the dishes below to spice up any meal. Dolmades (Greek) - Rice-stuffed grape leaf. Try this version from The...
Shake the Salt Habit
Nutrition, From Our KitchenHaving trouble shaking the salt habit? No wonder! Salt is turning up in unexpected places like salad dressings, dairy products and condiments. Here are three helpful tips to shake the salt habit: Choose fresh or frozen vegetables over canned. Carefully read labels on all foods that come in a box. If you opt for canned, look for "reduced sodium” or “no salt added” and rinse the vegetables to remove some of the salt. Beware of added sauces...
Summer Snacks
Nutrition, From Our KitchenSnacks are just as important as sunscreen during the summer. Kids are playing hard and not thinking about proper fuel for all their fun activities. While packaged snacks are easy to throw in your bag, they may not provide the right nutrients for lasting energy. Check out these easy, nutritious choices to keep in the car or in your beach bag: Whole grain crackers Dried fruit Unsweetened applesauce cups Trail mix – Let kids make their...
Cool Tips for Your Summer Cookout
From Our KitchenSummer is here, which means outdoor parties and activities galore! While hamburgers, hot dogs and potato salad are customary cookout foods, it's possible to have a cookout with a variety of delicious and healthy foods as well. By swapping a few items like potato chips for fresh cut vegetables and fruit salad instead of cake or pie, you can save yourself some time and your guests some unnecessary calories. Additionally, by adding some heartier items like grilled chicken breast kabobs...
Hydrate with Fruits & Vegetables
From Our KitchenStaying hydrated is key to staying healthy since water plays a part in all of our body's functions. We need to be particularly aware of our hydration needs during the summer, because we spend more time outdoors and high temperatures rob our bodies of fluid. We have lots of choices; beverages aren't the only way to stay hydrated! Fruits and vegetables are great choices for hydration. They are primarily made of water and take time to digest. ...
Hot Ideas for Fruit
From Our KitchenWho would have thought you could throw a pineapple on the grill? Grilling fruit brings out natural fruit sugars and makes fruit taste extra sweet. From firm fruits like pears and apples to softer fruits like peaches and plums, it's all grillable; you can even grill bananas! Follow these simple steps for a yummy dessert. Cut fruit in half – remove any cores and leave the skin on. Coat lightly with a mild oil, such as canola or grapeseed, or...
Food Safety: Not Just for Indoors
From Our KitchenWith the kick-off of cookout season, now is a good time to remind yourself and your family about food safety in your home, including your backyard. There were 48 million cases of food-borne illnesses reported in the United States last year. At least 128,000 people required hospitalization and died due to consuming tainted food. While everyone knows food safety is crucial in the food service industry, it is equally important in your home – whether you're cooking...
Media puts too much "weight" on dieting
Nutrition, From Our KitchenDana-Lynn Weiss's essay, "Weight Watchers," in the April 2012 issue of Vogue magazine shines a light on the disturbing truth about our society's fixation on weight and the unhealthy relationships it creates with food and body image. The article glorifies dieting instead of providing credible and useful information for parents seeking to better their child's health. There is much more to health than weight. Parents need to consider the safety and well-being of the child before imposing restrictive diets...
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