Contents tagged with Build A Better Meal
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Dietitian Spotlight: BBQ Chicken Tostadas
May is Celiac Awareness Month! In the United States there are approximately 3 million people who have celiac disease and 21 million people are sensitive to gluten. People with celiac disease are sensitive to the protein gluten, which triggers symptoms such as stomach cramps, diarrhea, and muscles spasms. The good news is that celiac disease can be treated right at the grocery …
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Egg Plant Wraps
Have you ever tried eggplant? If not, today is the day to try it! But what is so great about it?
Since vegetables are naturally lower in calories, including them in a dish makes for a low-calorie meal that you can enjoy! For example, replacing tortilla with eggplant in a wrap and adding spinach, is an excellent way to lower the amount of calories in your meal. …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Banana Oat Baked French Toast
This banana oat baked French toast recipe will put a spin on the traditional French toast that you know and love while providing you with a healthy option to begin your day. If you are tired of eating the same thing for breakfast every morning and want something new to try, this will help you add some variety to your daily morning routine.
Oats and “hearty” choices of bread …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Vegetarian Spicy Korean Bibimbap Bowls
People often go out to eat for Korean food, but who knew you can enjoy those delicious flavors right in your own kitchen? This recipe will satisfy your kick for Korean food. The great thing about this meal is how quickly and simply it can be made, but the best part is that this recipe is full of flavorful nutrients.
A huge part of Korean food is cabbage and can be found in …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Spaghetti Carbonara
Continuing with our goal of “Building A Better Meal”, this month’s theme is “Building A Better Global Meal”. What a better way to assemble some global flare than by taking some cues from Italy. Spaghetti carbonara is a typical Italian staple that tastes anything but typical.
For the meat lover’s in your life, they will appreciate the addition of pancetta. The pancetta gives a …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Corned Beef and Brussels Sprout Saute
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this tasty dish! A corned beef and Brussels sprout sauté will have you feeling festive and full of St. Paddy’s spirit. What makes this recipe even better? It's free of the top eight food allergens, making it a great dish to serve to family and dinner guests that have common food allergies.
More than 50 million Americans have some sort of …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Salmon with Creamy Lemon-Dill Sauce
Have you ever wanted to get away from the daily hustle and bustle and go for a trip? Give this recipe for salmon with creamy lemon-dill sauce with orzo asparagus a try. This Mediterranean-inspired dish will make you feel as though you traveled halfway around the globe, while getting to enjoy the comfort of your own kitchen. Furthermore, this delicious recipe is packed with …
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Dietitian Spotlight: One Pan Chicken and Rice
A study released in 2013 found that the number of children with food allergies has increased by 50% between 1997 and 2011. There are several hypotheses for the cause of this sudden increase in food allergies, but the definite cause is still unknown. The only treatment for food allergies is complete elimination of the allergen. There are 8 foods that make up 90% of food allergies …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Steak and Cheese Wraps
We’ve all been there, sitting down to plan out meals for the week, but having no inspiration for what to prepare. After perusing some cookbooks, blogs, or Pinterest, you finally resort to those recipes you know by heart and can prepare in your sleep. However, the more you make these recipes, the more lackluster they taste. We dietitians can definitely relate to that feeling, so …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Basil Butter Bowtie Pasta
With heart disease being the number one cause of death around the world, most of us know or have heard that a heart healthy diet is important. In fact, research has shown that following a heart healthy diet and being physically active most days can help lower your risk of heart disease significantly.
A heart healthy diet doesn’t need to be something that’s complicated …