RECIPE: 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…

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What 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…

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Goal Setting: A Guide To Setting & Achieving Your Goals

  Having goals is such a great way to improve your health and fitness level. Setting small, achievable goals can help you continue to move in the right direction, keep you motivated, and make lifestyle changes doable! However, goals that are unrealistic or too big can derail your progress and make you feel like a…

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How 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.…

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How To Conquer The Holidays With Confidence

The holiday season is a great time to enjoy family, friends and delicious food! Our favorite dishes are everywhere during the holidays which can make it tough to stick to healthy eating patterns and physical activity. With some planning, however, it is possible to make it through the holidays without losing track of healthy habits.…

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Tips 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…

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Dietitian vs Nutritionist: What’s the Difference?

It is important to take a moment to define the difference between the commonly heard titles of a registered dietitian and a nutritionist. A collective misconception is that these two titles are interchangeable and synonymous. I am here to tell you that there is a large distinction between the two. Dietitians are considered nutritionists, but…

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RECIPE: 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…

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RECIPE: 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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