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Pork and Beer? October 2013 Newsletter

That’s right, the October 2013 newsletter is out and it features great ways to add lean pork into your diet as well as some health benefits of beer! This newsletter is loaded with delicious tailgating recipes that are sure to … Continue reading

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Beef: A part of a healthy diet.

I have welcomed a fellow dietitian and blogger, Jen Haugen, to share her thoughts with you today. You can follow her at http://jenhaugenrd.wordpress.com Hi, I am Jen and I am a registered dietitian, and most importantly a mom to two … Continue reading

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Lemon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

I am always looking for ways to jazz up our vegetable side dishes. I can only eat frozen vegetables for so many days before I crack. Don’t get me wrong, frozen vegetables are magnificent in the fact that they are … Continue reading

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Poppin’ Good Snack

In my work as a Dietitian I have come to discover that people can be classified in 1 of 2 ways: Salty-Crunchy or Sweet-Chewy. In general, people tend to gravitate towards salty-crunchy foods like chips, popcorn and pretzels or towards … Continue reading

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Date Night

One important rule to keep in mind with menu planning is to be flexible. Just minutes after posting my menu for the week, our plans changed. My parents came through Mankato on an impromptu visit and decided to grab the … Continue reading

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Weekly Menu Plan: Oct 29-Nov 4th

As a dietitian, I am frequently asked what I choose to eat and feed my family. So for all you inquisitive minds, here we go! Monday: Tacos (typical and boring, but I make a mean guacamole!) Tuesday: Chicken ala King … Continue reading

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This RD Eats!

This blog has been in the makings for several years now. As a supermarket Dietitian, I help translate the dietary recommendations into real, useable suggestions. I help people apply the recommendations to their own life. As a part of that, … Continue reading

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