Healthy lunches aren’t just for kids
Remember the “choose my plate” portion plate – even when packing your lunch. A healthy lunch will have all the food groups that you see on the plate: dairy, vegetable, fruit, protein, and grain. Let’s...
View ArticleHidden Nutrients (brownie recipe included)
“Do you have a dessert recipe that is healthy?” I would be one rich lady if someone would give me a dollar for every time I am asked that question. As a Registered Dietitian, 90% of the time, I want...
View ArticleTry Something New: Green Beans Ceasar (recipe included)
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, I receive many requests for holiday recipes. In one of my previous blogs, I asked a question: when was the last time you tried something for the first time? For...
View ArticleTwo new recipes for a healthy new year
Throughout my many years of living, I have been blessed to use health care for yearly check-ups or yearly screening tests. Since the car accident, I have been a frequent flyer to Alegent Health’s ER...
View Article54321 Go! (recipe included)
While watching the local news last evening, I saw a most interesting ad. A mom and her two children were exchanging questions and answers. The son asked for some chips and his mother’s reply was,...
View ArticleSuper Bowl Sunday: Make the Healthy Choice, the Easy Choice (recipes included)
The Super Bowl is approaching. It’s a time to gather with family or friends to enjoy the game, commercials, and of course, food. So, how do you celebrate this yearly event? That’s the question I asked...
View ArticleThe scoop on salt (recipe included)
In less than a week February 2012 will be recorded in the history books. For me, it is the end to a busy month. Since I work for Alegent Health Heart and Vascular Institute, it is a month of many...
View ArticleEating seafood: there’s a catch (recipe included)
Whenever I quote the latest recommendation from the American Heart Association (AHA) or the USDA concerning seafood, I am met with the same statement, “I do not like fish”. Sometimes I wonder how this...
View ArticleA Little Dessert (recipe included)
May is a busy month for families. So many happy events occur during the month; with first communion, confirmation, graduations, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, many families gather with extended family...
View ArticleSlow Food in a Fast Paced World
Have you heard about “slow food”? It is a term first coined by the folks who promote food sustainability and the purchase of local foods. Slow food is the opposite of fast processed food. Slow food...
View ArticleHow to Make Your Own Applesauce
Live Well Omaha Kids recently sponsored a Healthy Families nutrition class at Whole Foods Market where five different healthy recipes were offered. People of every age enjoyed the homemade applesauce...
View Article5 “Scary” Halloween Treats To Make At Home With Your Kids
Halloween is a fun time of the year for kids and grown ups. Costumes, decorations, parties! Candy and treats play a big part of the Halloween festivities, but the average serving of Halloween candy...
View ArticleHow to Sneak Veggies into your Spring Smoothie
Spring is here and fresh fruits and vegetables will soon be in full harvest. If you enjoy smoothies, now is the perfect time to gather your favorite fresh ingredients. If you are interested in...
View ArticleMaking Your Own Healthy Summer Snacks
Summer brings a schedule packed with activities, the weather is nice, the kids are out of school and the sun sets late. Healthy snacks you can take anywhere are important to keep you full of energy...
View Article3 Recipes to Try the Latest Nutrition Trend – Food Bowls
Food bowls were introduced by many restaurants in the past few years, but really gained popularity in 2015 and are expected to be a hot trend in 2016. This popular way of eating an entire meal in one...
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