By Jessica Gonzalez and Sylvia Klinger Incorporating pecans into your diet can be a simple, easy, and delicious way to support your health. Whether you use them in your favorite dishes or enjoy them as a quick snack, pecans are
By Sylvia Klinger, MS, RD, DBA, LDN, CPT Looking for easy ways to boost your nutritional intake and support a healthy lifestyle? Simple changes can make a big difference. Whether you are a rookie in the kitchen or an experienced
Pumpkin Soup with Apple and Fall Spices This delicious soup is perfect for the fall season. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup white onion, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth 1 can (15 ounces)
Consumers are more health-conscious than ever before, but with an overload of nutrition “facts,” there are many misconceptions. In a few words, I will try to address some common questions about soy. Does eating soy increase your risk for breast
Soybeans are heart healthy Soyfoods are unique among legumes because they are low in carbohydrate and higher in protein and fat. The fat provided by soybeans is especially heart-healthy. Nearly all the fat in soy is unsaturated; it is
During the Food and nutrition Conference this past October, I had the opportunity to attend a lecture/dinner with the Norwegian Seafood Council, which gave us a better understanding of their outstanding production practices as well as debunking myths surrounding seafood
Servings: 8 servings (1 cup each) 3 cups water 1-1/2 cups quinoa, uncooked 1 (15 oz.) canned black beans, rinsed 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 roma tomatoes, diced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 tablesppons
My heart breaks every time I hear of families struggling to cope with heart disease and the devastating complications. As a dietitian, I know there is so much we can do through nutrition to help reduce the high prevalence of
Making bread is something I enjoy very much, especially since I found my grandmas bread recipe. The aromas from baking bread are just mouth watering. To my surprise this bread is actually pretty simple so I thought I will share
Every February I make an effort to bring attention to our hearts. But as romantic as it may seem, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States for people of most different ethnicities, which includes
Preparing a meal with foods from different food groups is one of the easiest way to preparing nutritious balanced meals. This vegan Quinoa recipe is packed with important nutrients coming from quinoa, which provides fiber and protein, the delicious California
Serves: 8 Servings (1/2 cup each) 3 large zucchini, spiralized 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Pesto Sauce: 2 medium ripe avocados 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup fresh basil leaves 3 cloves garlic ½ teaspoon salt
