To microwave spaghetti squash, cut it in half length-wish, cover it with microwaveable plastic wrap, and cook each half on high for approximately 10 minutes until soft. For oven roasting, […]
Nutrition Tips
Roasting Vegetables for Health Benefits
One of my favorite ways to prepare vegetables is to roast the veggies. Roast vegetables at high temperatures such as 400-425 degrees for crisp textures. These veggies will maintain their […]
Delicious and Healthy Holiday Salad
– Pair your holiday meal with a healthy salad, and help balance calories at mealtime. Crunchy Cucumber, Feta and Pecan Salad Serves 8 5 cups Romain lettuce, chopped 1 […]
Holiday Calories
Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist It takes only 3,500 extra calories to gain one pound! 1 cube cheese = 100 calories, 7 crackers = 100 calories, 8 tortilla […]
Eat More Pumpkin
Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Pumpkin isn’t just for Thanksgiving. Eating pumpkin year-round has terrific health benefits. Pumpkin is low in calories, high in fiber, and contain plenty […]
Turkey and Food Safety
Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Here is how to keep a turkey safe and healthy to eat. To avoid bacteria contamination: 1. SAFELY thaw turkey by defrosting it […]
Choose Well, Eat Well – Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist NO HOLIDAY WEIGHT GAIN! Review tips to avoid holiday weight gain. 1) MODERATION – eat small portions of foods you enjoy. 2) BE […]
How to Store Olive Oil
Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist It is okay to store olive oil in the refrigerator, and it will last longer if stored this way. Olive oil becomes rancid […]
Tailgating – the healthy way
Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Shop Market Basket Foods for pre-made tailgate foods, or enjoy these suggestions for making your own healthy snacks. Pre-made snacks: fruit trays, vegetable […]
SWEET POTATOES
Carolyn Bell, RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Sweet potatoes: Excellent sources of vitamin A, potassium, vitamin C and fiber Contain niacin, folate, and iron Low in fat – cholesterol free […]