When I was young eating at a restaurant was a once in awhile treat in our household. I remember the excitement of ordering a baby burger from A&W (I’m aging myself here, right?) and that occurred maybe 3 times a year. Once a year we’d get dressed up and eat at a nice restaurant. That…
For many, baking treats in the kitchen is a holiday tradition, but there may be people on your list who would appreciate a break from all the sweets. Some may be dealing with health issues like Type 2 Diabetes or Metabolic Syndrome and it can be overwhelming having a ton of sweets around. I don’t…
Fall is in full swing bringing you those wonderful flavors like pumpkin, squash, apples and pears. Here’s some ideas to find the best flavors for this season along with simple, family friendly recipes. Make the most of seasonal produce from Real Living Nutrition Services ————————————————————————————————————— About the Blogger: Rosanne Rust is a Registered Dietitian…
Growing up we rarely had to ask what was for dinner. With a family of 6 to feed my mother simply had a weekly meal plan she stuck to most of the time. Sunday was always spaghetti with marinara sauce, Mondays were hamburger night, and so on. Using meal themes to plan your weekly menu…
The mysterious microwave, whether you hate ’em or love ’em, you can’t deny they have revolutionized the way we cook many foods. “Just nuke it” is a very common term in my household. But can something so quick and convenient actually be good for us? Are nutrients lost when we cook food in the microwave?…
One of the simplest ways to get plant foods into your day is a loaded salad. Growing up we had a side salad every night that never changed much. It typically was lettuce (Romaine) with tomatoes, cucumbers and oil and vinegar dressing. I appreciate that my parents always had the extra vegetable servings on the…
Meal prep is the trick to getting healthy meals on the table in a pinch. Try this strategy using leftover whole grains to make a variety of meals. Quick meal ideas using leftover whole grains from Real Living Nutrition Services Kathleen Rovira, Intern —Kathleen Rovira is a senior at the University of Alabama from Newport…
A little food prep at the beginning of the week can help you get healthy meals on the table with ease. Try some of these ideas and see if they work for you… Weekly meal prep from Real Living Nutrition Services
Make weeknight meals more efficient with a little meal prep. Next time you grill chicken throw on a few more pieces on so you can create several different meals during the week. Here are some ideas… Quick meal ideas using leftover grilled chicken from Real Living Nutrition Services
What comes to your mind when you think about a diet high in fat? Do you think of a healthy diet that could lower your risk of heart disease and help you lose weight? Probably not. But that’s exactly what the Mediterranean Diet is. The Mediterranean diet emphasizes healthy fats (nuts, fish, olive oil), fresh…
