Though there are people who do just fine with their 3 meals a day, I wouldn’t make it through the day if I didn’t snack. I’m usually okay between breakfast and lunch, but I do tend to need some fuel to tide me over between lunch and dinner. Healthy snacks that include lean protein, healthy fat, and/or wholesome carbs can: keep cravings at
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So I can’t tell you how excited I was for my first Recipe ReDux. When I read that the “assignment” was Fresh From the Pumpkin Patch, my first thought was to make an old standby (my famous pumpkin cranberry muffins) that get gobbled up in minutes every time I bake them. At closer inspection, however, I noticed that although we
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I was out to dinner the other night with Marc and his boys, celebrating Kuba’s 12th birthday. We chose the lively Triumph Brewery for its fun upbeat atmosphere and varied menu. Since we were there for a birthday celebration, I tried to take off my nutritionist hat for the evening, and look away when the boys ordered large glasses of
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As a dietitian who has been living and breathing the world of nutrition for decades, it’s no surprise that I have pretty good eating habits. Pretty excellent, in fact. I eat tons of veggies, fruits, whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins. I don’t overeat (ok, that’s usually true). I rarely eat sugary or processed foods. But one habit I
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I love cooking on Sundays. In the cooler weather, I tend to favor soups and stews (either vegetarian or made with small amounts of meat or chicken). This particular Sunday, I perused my fridge and pantry. I hadn’t done my weekly shopping yet but I knew I had some good staples on hand. A lone sweet potato, a cleaned and cut
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