A splash of orange juice with barbecue sauce creates the delightful flavor in these pork chops from EatingWell. If you’re watching your salt, make sure to check the label on your barbecue sauce (you’d be surprised how much is lurking). Add leftovers to a sandwich or slice the pork over mixed greens.
Want to take a crack at an inexpensive, healthy and delicious veggie? Well, let’s try some cabbage. I couldn’t find a corned beef and cabbage recipe — a St. Patrick’s Day classic — that fit our healthy criteria. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with cabbage’s flavor, texture and nutrients.
These days, snacks often mean cookies, candy, chips or even donuts — that is, nothing nutritious! If he could, my seven-year-old son would live on junk foods alone, but as the adult (and a nutritionist mom of three), it’s my job to make sure the right choices are available for my family. Check out these tips for creating healthy, kid-friendly snacks.
And the winner is… fresh veggies! Direct-from-the-farm fresh, if possible. But that doesn’t mean you should count out the frozen ones. There’s a time and place for them too. Find out the advantages of each and how the nutritional benefits vary.
Soy doesn’t just mean edamame and tofu — it’s also in a variety of foods that you might not be aware of. Learn more about the different forms of soy and why some may be better for you than others.
Bottled salad dressings are convenient, but most are full of sweeteners, sodium and other preservatives — many with names you wouldn’t recognize. You’ll know all the ingredients in this homemade dressing; there’s only a few of them. Make a batch and use all week to top salads, dip veggies or marinate chicken, fish or vegetables.
For those of of us in more seasonal climates, winter is headed out the door (and not soon enough for me!). This weekend, salute the end of chilly temperatures with some hearty, stick-to-your-ribs favorites. Before you know it, we’ll be firing up the grill and tossing those summer salads.
Peanut butter is definitely one of my all-time favorite healthy foods, but there’s more to nut butters than just peanuts. Discover all the possibilities — each comes with its own healthy fats, protein and unique nutrients.
Jonesing for some fajitas, enchiladas and a sweet margarita? Typical Mexican — and Tex-Mex — restaurants have a lot of flavorful menu choices, but they’re not always the lightest delights. Check out these tips before heading out to your favorite Mexican joint.
Did you know that about 10-15% of the population is salt sensitive? That means when those folks eat too much salt, their blood pressure rises. Excessive salt intake is also a contributing factor to heart disease. Because we can’t usually pinpoint who exactly has a salt sensitivity, you may not even know you’re at risk for high blood pressure. To play it safe, pay close attention to where sodium lurks in your diet.
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