An easy, refreshing and healthy salad recipe is just the thing to satisfy hunger in a hurry. Loaded with whole grains, legumes, veggies and lots of fresh flavor, this salad recipe is a good pick for lunch or dinner when hunger calls. Makes 8 Servings Ingredients: 2 cups cooked wheat berries 1 15-oz can cannellini beans, rinsed …
You don’t have to give up your favorite Asian cuisine in favor of a healthy lifestyle. Restaurants like Mama Fu’s Asian House make it easy to find choices that are as healthful as they are delicious. Featuring flavors from classic Chinese, Thai, Korean and more, the menu at Mama Fu’s Asian House serves up just what you’re …
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Ingredients such as the olive oil and pine nuts are higher in calories, because they have a high fat content. However, what makes this food considered “healthy” is that the fat is unsaturated. Pesto is a delicious sauce often made from basil, olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. All of these ingredients have health benefits and …
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You can feel it in the stores and as the calendar flips to August: Back-to-school fever is here. Don’t waste these last weeks of the kids being home for the summer! Enjoy the final weeks before the kids go back to school with these family fun activities: Go to the drive-in! The summer is all …
Prepared by Brian McCardle, Executive Corporate Chef, Palm Restaurant Try this simple gourmet dish, courtesy of The Palm Restaurant. Makes Two Servings Ingredients for the Salmon: 2 ea, 7 oz Atlantic Salmon Fillet (skin off) 1 tsp. blended oil (to coat the fish) Pinch of kosher salt and black pepper, per fillet 1 cup (4 oz) …
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By Mary Parsons, MS, RD Nutritional needs are very individual and can vary considerably based on personal medical history, lab results and other factors. Your cardiologist has helped you to identify some issues, but for in-depth help with nutrition, we recommend requesting a referral to add a registered dietitian to your treatment team. That being said, in …
Summer has officially started. Ideas like these from the Whole Grains Council can help power up your favorite summer dishes with the added vitamins, minerals and fiber of whole grains. Backyard barbecues, pool parties, July 4th celebrations and more bring plenty of fun and opportunities for good food shared with family and friends. Make the …
Feeling good Mexican food isn’t a dream. With dietitian-recommended menu choices, Mexican food that supports your health goals is the best kind of reality at Casa Guadalajara in the heart of San Diego. Ditch the guilt and get some friends together to enjoy the fresh flavors of authentic Mexican food on the festive patio of …
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