Contents tagged with registered dietitians
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Pumpkin in Unexpected Places
October brings about thoughts of cooler weather, falling leaves, and of course, pumpkins!
Pumpkins can be a favorite of dietitians due to the high amount of vitamin A and fiber in a small amount of calories. From a botanical point of view, pumpkins are a fruit since it’s the part of the plant that develops from a flower and contains seeds. From a cooking point of …
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Family Meals Month: Turkey Zucchini Meatballs Sandwiches
Turkey Zucchini Open-Face Meatball Sandwiches
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 lb. ground turkey
Salt and pepper
1 egg
1 cup zucchini, shredded
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
3 Hoagie rolls (cut in half)
Newman's Own All Natural Marinara sauce
1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Fresh basil
Step by Step:
Start off by shredding your …
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Make Ahead After School Snacks
Fall can be a busy time of year as the kids head back to school for the day and after-school activities for the night. Running from school to soccer practice to piano lessons makes it hard to focus on good nutrition for the kids. Take away the pressure by planning ahead and preparing some healthy, kid-friendly snacks to enjoy after school. Here are a few of our favorite …