Taking a Closer Look at Processed Foods
By Meghan Roy and Sylvia Klinger When we think of processed foods, we often attribute them to being unhealthy because they may have higher amounts of salts, fats, sugars, artificial ingredients, etc. However, what we fail to realize is that there are differing degrees of processing that all foods must go through before they reach […]
SOY – The Super Versatile Ingredient You Want to Include
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 cook, the following practical tips will help you incorporate soy foods, which – depending on […]
Have you had enough cookies yet? Here is a Guide to Balance all the festive Treats
The holidays can be bittersweet…we want to look stunning while at the same time eating our way through the endless parties with overflowing portions of indulging foods. This is one of the topics I get asked about constantly during the holidays. Because of the popularity of the topic, I desired to write a book with […]
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) pureed pumpkin 1 cup heavy whipping bream or half & half or light sour cream or 1/2 to 1 (12.3 oz) block […]
Sabrosas recetas saludables de familia
Sabrosas Albóndigas Ingredientes para las albóndigas 1 taza de polvo de pan (sazonado con especias Italianas o sin sabor) ¾ taza de queso Parmesano, rayado ½ taza de leche sin grasa ½ taza de perejil fresco o 2 cucharadas seco 3 huevos 1 cucharada de ajo freso, picado o 1 cucharadita de ajo en polvo […]
How to Make a Delicious and Healthy Hungarian Goulash
While in Budapest, a group of dietitians ventured into a Hungarian cooking class. To my delight it was so much fun and very simple. My husband who came with me to Budapest, truly enjoyed the Goulash and asked me to make this delicious and healthy dish at home. So here is my first attempt at […]
Homemade Not So Chunky Monkey Almondmilk Ice Cream
Serves: 7 servings (1/2 cup each) 1 cup raw walnuts, chopped 1 cup Blue Diamond Chocolate Almond Breeze Almondmilk 2 tablespoons honey, optional 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 2 bananas, peeled, frozen 2 cups ice cubes Preparation In a blender, place all the ingredients into the blender container and secure lid. Start blending on low setting […]
3-Step Vegan Mac N Cheese
Serves: 8 servings (1 cup each) 1 lb. whole grain elbow pasta or pasta of your choice 2 cups Blue Diamond Unsweetened Original Almond Breeze Almondmilk 1 cup Mozzarella style alternative cheese, shredded 1-1/2 cups Cheddar style alternative cheese, shredded 1/4 cup Parmesan style alternative cheese ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs, optional Preparation Preheat oven […]
Packing Nutrition in a Meal
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 walnuts provide heart healthy fats, powerful antioxidants, and fiber, the pomegranates provide powerful antioxidants and […]
Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Pesto Sauce
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 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese or Parmesan style cheese alternative, garnish […]
Back to School Nutrition Must Have’s
This post is sponsored by the American Egg Board Worried about what to pack your kids for lunch? As a mother of two young adults, I know first-hand the challenges parents face when trying to feed their children nutritious meals their kids will actually eat. Eating well starts by knowing more about the foods that […]