We all know that a few minutes of preparation can go a long way to ensure a successful result. Meal planning is no different. Here are four easy tips to get you on the right track. 4 Steps to Healthier Meal Planning #1 – Plan to plan just a few meals per week. You don’t have […]
There is information overload on topics related to nutrition, fitness and health. Websites, blogs, books, and other media outlets have all sorts of information on various diets. It is important to know what and who to trust! There’s no ONE diet that is right for everyone, so it is important to follow a healthful eating […]
What are “pulses”? Pulses are part of the legume family, but the term “pulse” refers to the dried seed. When you think pulses, think of beans. Peas, chick peas, kidney beans – all provide a healthy source of protein; all are considered “pulses”, and all are part of the 2016 International Year of Pulses (IYP) […]
Parul Kharod, a WakeMed dietitian, now has her very own column in the News & Observer. Her first topic is stocking your pantry for back to school. Of course, we’ve know for years that Parul R-O-C-K-S. She has been a frequent contributor to this blog on many different nutrition topics for years, including: Inspiration for […]
WakeMed Café 3000 Chef Antonio Alano was featured in this month’s issue of Foodservice Director magazine. In the issue, Chef Antonio shared his revamped recipe for shrimp and grits. Chef Antonio proves it is possible to make healthy food taste great! Chef’s Station Signature Dish – Shrimp & Grits Chef Antonio F. Alano […]
Have you heard the phrase, “Eat a Rainbow”? Think about red, green, yellow, orange, blue, purple, and even white. These natural colors present in fruits and vegetables supply us with powerful antioxidants and nutrients that help build immunity and reduce risk of many chronic diseases. With summer approaching, it’s the perfect time to add color […]
I will never forget the first potluck I went to at my church several years ago. There was fried chicken, biscuits and potato dishes as far as the eye can see and not a green vegetable in sight, or any other color vegetable for that matter. Of course, being the dietitian in the church, I […]
You do not have to risk your heart health on game day. A quick surf of the internet revealed many different resources that provide options for healthier Super Bowl snacks. And, if you choose wisely, your fellow fans will likely not be able to tell the difference. 1. Health.com – 11 Healthy Super Bowl Snacks 2. Eatingwell.com – 25 […]
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