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Category Archives: Recipes
Chipotle Popcorn + Nutritional Yeast
We have had the bulk oils in our Hy-Vee HealthMarket for awhile, but I am just now getting around to really testing them out. First up is the chipotle pepper-infused oil. I’m a huge fan of smokey little chipotle peppers, … Continue reading
Trade Up: Tips to boost your summer nutrition
This post was first featured on the Dairy Makes Sense blog in July of 2015. Summer time is here and reading scores aren’t the only things that tend to slip during our vacation-filled months. Nutritious decisions tend to fly out … Continue reading
Top 9 Ways to add Beans to your Diet
When it comes to health and affordable super foods — beans top the list. Beans are high in antioxidants, fiber (about 8 grams per half cup), protein, B vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper and zinc. Eating beans regularly may decrease … Continue reading
Simple Summer Salad with Saladena
I’m always looking for new, delicious and SIMPLE salads. So when I came across these adorably packages Saladena cheese toppers, I got excited. There’s a blue cheese (with cranberries, orange peels and pumpkin seeds) and a feta (with candied lemon … Continue reading
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Tagged balsamic vinaigrette, balsamic vinegar, cheese, salad, salad dressing, saladena, vegetables
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Papples: You won’t be disappointed!
Walking through the produce section the other day, one of my favorite produce guys, Karl, came running up to me enthusiastically describing this new fruit. For those of you who don’t know Karl, he and I share a passion for great produce, … Continue reading
Lemondrop Melon. A family favorite.
Ask my 4-year old what her favorite fruit is, and you will get a resounding “Lemondrop Melon!”. Melon season is always a favorite at our home and lemondrop is a frequent flyer. The taste is a super-sweet honeydew melon with … Continue reading
Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad
If there are two vegetables that scream “dietitian”, they have to be kale and Brussels sprouts. Kale has seen a rise to fame over the past couple of years, but it is the untapped Brussels sprouts that excites me! If … Continue reading
Beets – Give Them Another Chance with Beet and Feta Burgers
I have a confession to make. I am a registered dietitian and I don’t like beets. There, I said it. Phew, I feel better getting it off my chest. At least that was the case until today. I have tried … Continue reading
Lemon Honey Ginger Tea. A Natural Sore Throat Remedy
Spring can’t come soon enough. It seems like everyone in our family keeps passing around the winter icks. One of my favorite ways to soothe a sore throat is with a hot mix of lemon, honey and giner. The recipe … Continue reading
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Tagged drinks, ginger, ginger tea, honey, Lemon, lemon honey, sore throat, tea
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Bacon Brussles Sprouts and Goat Cheese Pizza
Oh yes, you read that correctly. This dietitian put bacon and Brussels sprouts on PIZZA (the same pizza). I’ll let you in on a little secret. I am always looking for a pizza recipe. To me, pizza is the perfect … Continue reading
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Tagged bacon, bacon pizza, brussels sprouts pizza, brussles sprouts, feta, goat cheese, pizza
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