Posts Tagged ‘Healthy Food’
RECIPE: Thai Veggie Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Thai Veggie Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce Courtesy: Dietitian Cassie Dimmick of Achieving Your Best Makes 12 rolls Ingredients Peanut Sauce:1/2 cup peanut butter1/4 cup hot water (or to desired consistency)1 Tbsp soy sauce1 Tbsp rice vinegar1 tsp lime juice1/8 tsp saltSriracha to taste Spring Rolls:24 cucumber sticks24 carrot sticks24 spinach leaves12 pieces of…
Read MoreTop Meal Prep Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle
You can make eating lunch healthier by preparing ahead of time. Often times we get stuck with unhealthy choices because we are making last minute decisions on what to eat. Here are some tips!
Read MoreRECIPE: Carrot Ginger Soup
Carrot Ginger Soup Courtesy: Dietitian Cassie Dimmick of Achieving Your BestServings: 2 Ingredients: 3 cups fresh carrot juice1 Tbsp fresh ginger1 avocadoPinch cayenne pepperPinch SaltGarnish with avocado oil, chopped fresh cilantro and pumpkin seeds. Directions: Add all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. You can reduce the amount of fresh ginger if you don’t…
Read MoreRECIPE: Homemade Kale Chips
Kale Chips Ingredients:1 bunch kale2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, crushedSaltShredded Parmesan Cheese (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with foil. Wash kale and remove the leaves from the stems and tear into bite-size pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel. Combine kale pieces, olive oil, and crushed…
Read MoreRECIPE: Healthier Super Bowl Buffalo Wings
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Healthier Super Bowl Buffalo WingsCourtesy: Dietitian Cassie Dimmick of Achieving Your Best Ingredients:2 packages chicken breast tenderloins1/2 cup flour1 cup Panko crumbs (you can also find wheat Panko at some grocery stores)1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp onion powder1/2 Tbsp salt1 tsp pepper1/2 tsp paprika1/2 tsp cayenne pepper1 egg1 cup Milk1/2 cup Franks Red…
Read MoreWhat A Registered Dietitian Has To Say About Eggs & Cholesterol
The association between blood cholesterol levels and heart disease is well-researched, with the lowering of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, aka the “less healthy cholesterol”, being the primary preventive step for this disease. However, this does not always mean that cutting out high cholesterol foods is the answer to decreasing risk of heart disease and cholesterol…
Read MoreHow To Meal Prep – Tips, Tricks & More
Meal prepping. Just the thought or mention of it is a little intimidating, right? It seems like an incredibly overwhelming and time consuming task, and we have no idea where to even begin. I know that’s the way I felt when I considered it, and it was a reason I didn’t start into it sooner.…
Read MoreTips For Staying Healthy During Cold & Flu Season
Staying healthy during cold and flu season is hard to do, but focusing on a few key things can help you stay as healthy as possible this year! 1. Get plenty of sleep (7-8 hours a night) it can help you stay rested and prevent your body from getting sick and heal faster if you…
Read MoreRECIPE: Balsamic Chicken Kabobs
What better way to bring everyone together during these busy hot months then with a BBQ. These grilled balsamic chicken kabobs scream summer with their bright colors and char marks. Color means different flavors, lots of nutrients, and it makes for a pretty plate! Enjoy! BALSAMIC CHICKEN KABOBS Prep Time: 40 minsCook Time: 20 minsTotal…
Read MoreRECIPE: Dinosaur Kale Salad
I am always looking for new ways to get more vegetables on the table. One of my favorite food finds is Lacinato Kale. It’s nickname is Dinosaur Kale, which makes it an even cooler veggie! You can find it in the produce section of many markets. Lacinato Kale has a firmer texture than lettuce, so…
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