Author Archives: karenplcdietitian

5 Healthy Gift Ideas

Posted on October 29, 2013 by karenplcdietitian

Get a head start on holiday shopping and encourage your loved ones to lead healthy lifestyles with these useful gifts!   – Salad-to-go kit: A convenient, stylish way to transport a salad!  Each kit comes with a bowl, lid, dressing cup and … Continue reading →

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3 Tips for “Cleaner” Eating

Posted on September 5, 2013 by karenplcdietitian

With hectic lifestyles and little time for cooking, it’s easy to overlook food safety at home.  Here are 3 tips to help you eat “cleaner” food at home: Clean the can!  Rinsing off jars, canned foods like canned beans and … Continue reading →

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Perfect Portable Snacks for Travel

Posted on August 12, 2013 by karenplcdietitian

By Mary Perry, RD Whether you are planning to go on a summer vacation or you have to travel a lot for work, a little preparation goes a long way when it comes to healthy eating.  When preparing for a … Continue reading →

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Flawed Study Links Fish oil to Prostate Cancer

Posted on July 19, 2013 by karenplcdietitian

by Mary Perry, RD For the past week, the media and headlines have been proclaiming:  “Study Links Fish Oil to Prostate Cancer.”   This is based on a new study, Plasma Phospholipid Fatty Acids and Prostate Cancer Risk in the SELECT … Continue reading →

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3 Grab & Go Breakfast Meals

Posted on June 13, 2013 by karenplcdietitian

By Mary Perry, RD “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper” ~ Adelle Davis, American Nutritionist and Writer We all have heard over and over again how breakfast is the most important meal … Continue reading →

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PLC Recipe: Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

Posted on April 18, 2013 by karenplcdietitian

This spread takes less than 10 minutes to make and is a great mayonnaise alternative.  It can also be used as a dip for raw vegetables or whole grain crackers.  Serving size: 2 Tbsp (serves 16) 15 oz. can of cannellini … Continue reading →

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Do you have prediabetes?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by karenplcdietitian

Prediabetes is a health condition that increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.  People with prediabetes have blood sugar levels that are higher than normal, but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes.  Recent research … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Quinoa

Posted on March 28, 2013 by karenplcdietitian

By Pamela Doubleday RD, CD-N Though actually a seed, Quinoa, pronounced, KEEN-WAH, is often referred to as a “super-grain” because it’s a nutritionally complete protein.  Quinoa is a tiny, round grain, often light-colored but also available in red, purple and … Continue reading →

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PLC Recipe: Banana-Berry Chia Oatmeal

Posted on March 21, 2013 by karenplcdietitian

Banana-Berry Chia Oatmeal This fiber-packed, baked oatmeal is a tasty way to satisfy morning hunger.  Bake a batch on a weekend morning and re-heat individual servings throghout the week as needed. Serves 6 2 Medium-ripe Bananas; cut into thin slices … Continue reading →

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Super Seeds

Posted on March 20, 2013 by karenplcdietitian

With 50-60 flavorful calories per tablespoon, seeds are loaded with fiber, protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals.  Chia, hemp and sesame seeds are examples of seeds that PLC Dietitians have been suggesting to some of our clients.  Here’s why: Chia … Continue reading →

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