Contents tagged with Market Street Registered Dietitians
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Dietitian Spotlight: Hamburger Minestrone Soup
There is nothing like a warm cup of soup on a chilly night. But, sometimes the canned version just doesn’t cut it. Besides, canned soups are often overloaded with salt, so why not make your own?
This Hamburger Minestrone Soup is full of protein from the meat and beans, as well as lots of fiber from the vegetables, beans and whole grain pasta! And since December is Color …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Cauliflower Fried Rice
Pineapple Paleo Cauliflower Fried Rice is a quick, easy and healthy recipe that you can have on the table in about 15 minutes. This new spin on fried rice makes it easy to watch your weight this holiday season.
Cauliflower fried rice trades out the traditional white rice for riced cauliflower, which adds an extra serving of veggies as well as a nutritional boost. Using riced …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Classic Blended Burgers
These burgers are cooked in the skillet or on the grill - perfect for some late fall football watching! The star in this recipe is the mushrooms which are a great addition to meals, and can be a nice alternative to meat products such as ground beef.
Mushrooms are often substituted for some of the ground beef in hamburger patties because they can have a meaty flavor and …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Freekeh with Brussels Sprouts, Apple, Dried Cranberries, Honey & Pomegranate
Weight management is always a hot topic, but especially so during the holidays. Unfortunately, many people interpret dieting to mean they have to eat bland and boring foods and that they are going to be hungry all the time. The fact of the matter is that if you are constantly hungry and feeling deprived, attempting to lose or manage your weight will be miserable and unattainable. …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Pecan Pie Energy Bites
Sometimes nuts get a bad reputation because they are full of calories and fat. And although this is true, there is way more to their story that needs to be told!
For example, it is true that about 80% of the calories in nuts come from fat, however most of the fat found in nuts is monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat, or what we would consider “good” fat. The fact of the …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Cauliflower with Tarragon and Hazelnuts
Did you know that cauliflower is a member of the cabbage family? That’s right, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, and cabbage are all cruciferous vegetables that make up the cabbage family. All of these vegetables are also considered non-starchy foods, which means that they have very little carbohydrates per serving. Therefore, they won't raise your blood sugar very much! …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Tuscan White Bean Soup
There is nothing like a warm bowl of soup on a chilly fall evening! This recipe for Tuscan White Bean Soup, full of Italian inspired flavors and hearty nutrition, is sure to warm you to the core! Beans are an inexpensive ingredient that add bulk to recipes, along with an array of nutrients that will keep you full and satisfied throughout the day.
Beans, including the …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Spooktacularly Light Dinner
It’s that time of year again for tricks, or more likely treats. While enjoying some of those treats can be fun, not all treats have to be full of sugar. Consider this fun lunch or dinner idea to get everyone off to a good start.
These Candy Corn Tostadas have just a few simple ingredients and are easy to make. The cheese is a tasty way to sneak in some protein and calcium. …
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One Pan Autumn Chicken Dinner
Blog post by the Market Street Dietitian Team. Find out more about them here.
Fall is in full swing - the days are (a little) cooler, the sun sets earlier, and the nights are longer. This One Pan Autumn Chicken Dinner is the perfect meal for a fall day. It’s easy to put together and the best part is that it's all cooked in one pan! Easy prep, easy cooking and easy …
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Teal Pumpkin Project
What is the Teal Pumpkin Project?
The Teal Pumpkin Project launched in 2014 by Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE). This project encourages people to raise awareness for food allergies and promote inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout the Halloween season. Managing food allergies during Halloween can be tricky for families because many of the traditional treats …