Carolyn Bell, RDN, CSSD Why all the bad rap about the sugar content of bananas? The naturally occurring sugars found in bananas are what give bananas their carbohydrate content. It’s […]
Nutrition Tips
Great Ideas for Lean Grilling
by Carolyn Bell, RDN, CSSD Many meat choices for grilling can be high in fat and calories, and won’t help trim waistlines. But they don’t have to be; here are […]
How to Properly Freeze Fresh Fish
by Carolyn Bell, RDN Many people freeze fish in water, and this causes fish to lose some of its flavor when defrosted. Fresh, and the emphasis is on ‘fresh’, (store […]
How Long Can I Store Fresh Meat in the Freezer?
Carolyn Bell, RDN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist If meat is kept tightly sealed (in the original packaging) and stored right away, it can be kept in the freezer for quite some […]
What are Refined Carbohydrates?
What are Refined Carbohydrates? by Carolyn Bell, RDN What is a refined carbohydrate; why are others recommending “no refined carbohydrates”? Refined carbohydrates (carbs) have been stripped of fiber (and fiber […]
The Delightful Juicing of Watermelon
The Delightful Juicing of Watermelon! by Carolyn Bell, RDN Purchase fresh watermelon, scoop out the melon and place it in blender until it becomes juice. Strain the watermelon (to eliminate any […]
What’s all the flack about Flax seeds?
Carolyn Bell, RDN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist What’s all the flack about Flax seeds? Flax seed is also known as linseed, and it comes from the flax plant; one of the oldest […]
Prepackaged Foods Making Healthy Changes
Prepackaged Foods Making Healthy Changes Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Check food labels for newly reformulated, healthier, prepackaged food products. Smaller package sizes, “lightened” up products (lower in […]
Enjoy Flavor Without a High Salt Diet
Enjoy Flavor Without a High Salt Diet by Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Has your physician instructed you to “watch out for salt?” Fresh foods, like fruits, vegetables and […]
Strawberries
by Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist How to choose and store strawberries. Keep strawberries fresh and extend their shelf life after purchase. First, wait until it is time to […]