Let’s take a minute to appreciate the wonderful adversity of one of the world’s most common consumed grain. Rice! Rarely does anyone ask the question, “What is it?” For starters, rice is actually the seed of certain grasses grown around the world and is the third largest worldwide produced agricultural product. The International Rice Congress […]
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One Smart Chicken
This month we celebrate Smart Chicken! There are several differences you’ll find in Smart Chicken versus the conventional product and this was a product we felt good about promoting. One major difference with Smart Chicken is that it is ‘air chilled!” Many of us have heard of the “air chilled” difference, but what exactly does […]
Avocado Love
If you missed our Avocado classes this month, do not fear! The best part about our Eat Well classes is that we get to recipe test and truly find the best of the best when it comes to what tastes good. Some are excellent, and some are flops, but that’s just the kitchen days right? […]
Kid-approved Recipes
It seems a dairy product is always among the top of people’s favorite foods lists…cheese anyone? Dairy is one of the most versatile food groups. You can enjoy dairy as a drink, a dip, a topping for your favorite dish, and even dessert! Dairy products boast many health benefits. Protein, though mainly found in meat, […]
Soup’s On!
Could anyone else eat soup all winter long? It’s been so cold in Missouri and I can’t think of a better way to warm up. I’m also the odd one in my family whose requested ‘birthday meal’ each year is my Mom’s vegetable soup. I’m always looking for variations to try and this one was […]
Beef Up Dinner with Laura’s Lean Beef
There are so many brands on the shelf when it comes to beef. Add in all of the nutrition-based claims on the front of the package and you’re sure to be confused. As a Retail Dietitian, I frequently receive questions regarding these claims and suggested healthy brands to purchase. Laura’s Lean Beef was ‘born’ in […]
Un’beet’able Health Benefits
With their dramatic, rich red coloring, beets may be one of nature’s most alluring foods. These beautiful root vegetables do double duty, with the earthy-sweet bulbs and fresh greens both offering a myriad of health benefits. Beets and their greens can be enjoyed raw, cooked, juiced, steamed, roasted, sautéed, grilled and, for those who don’t […]
Holy Sheet Pan! -Recipe Roundup
We need to talk about dinner. No one wants to cook after working all day, I get it. Plus the thought of all the dishes… can someone say takeout? I’ve got a solution that will change your life!…well…at least the way you do dinner. Sheet pan dinners! All you have to do is preheat the […]
Spiralized!
If you are new to spiralizing fruits and veggies you are not alone. This was my first experience to try anything like this, even after recommending it to patients in the clinic for years! When I’d see clients working to control their blood sugar I’d encourage this method to keep within their carbohydrate allotment and […]
Cranberries: Nature’s Nutrient-packed Superfood
It is not every day that you get to go wading in a giant cranberry bog! While attending the annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, I got this unique opportunity, which fueled my recent obsession with everything cranberry. I was interested in learning more about why cranberries are considered a “superfood” and how to […]