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Healthy Grilling Recipes

Posted on July 29, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

After a busy day, fire up the grill and try one of the below quick recipes for your family.  Try to stop by a local farmer’s market on your way home to add colorful in-season and delicious produce that will … Continue reading →

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A Simple Guide to Grilling!

Posted on July 28, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

by  Staci O’Connor MS, RD, CDN Grilling season is in full swing!  Grilling is a quick cooking method over a relatively hot fire and is best used for small cuts of meat such as:  steak, chicken breast, burgers, fruits and … Continue reading →

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Add Another Layer of Sun Protection with These Foods

Posted on July 14, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

The direct cause of sunburn to the skin is the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, which comes in UVA and UVB forms. UV sunrays trigger production of unstable oxygen molecules called free radicals. Excess free radicals created by overexposure to sun may … Continue reading →

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Quick Dehydration Info!

Posted on July 12, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

With the July heat in full effect, it’s important to pay attention to any signs of dehydration. Dehydration can happen to anyone from kids to healthy adults to seniors. It happens when you’ve lost too much water in your body … Continue reading →

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Hidden Sources of Added Sugar

Posted on June 27, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

By Deborah Jeffery, RDN Due to the negative health effects of a high added sugar intake, the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommended that added sugars be limited to less than 10% of a person’s total daily caloric intake. For … Continue reading →

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Sugar Guidelines

Posted on June 20, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

By Debbie Jeffery, RDN The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released in January 2016.  The guidelines from the US Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA were first released in 1980, and every 5 years a new … Continue reading →

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Fresh Berry Recipes!

Posted on June 8, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

Add these delicious berry recipes to your cookbook and try a new recipe tonight.  These simple yet nutritious recipes offer a variety of colors and textures that are perfect for a summer’s night meal or snack and pack a punch … Continue reading →

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Welcome Summer and Berry Season!

Posted on June 7, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

by Staci O’Connor MS, RD, CDN Berries may be little, but blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, cranberries and boysenberries top the charts in terms of antioxidant power.  Antioxidants protect your body against inflammation and free radicals which can damage cells and organs.  … Continue reading →

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A New Food Label

Posted on May 25, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

Although we won’t start seeing the F.D.A’s new Food Label on products until July 2018, the revised food label emphasizes typical serving size and it highlights calories in bold, large numbers. The label also includes added sugars (see below for image). … Continue reading →

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DIY Bowls

Posted on May 23, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

Looking for an easy, healthy, portable meal that includes ingredients you love? Then, make a Do-it-yourself (DIY) bowl! Making a DIY Bowl is quick and easy since there is no set recipe; you can customize it based on your food preferences and/or … Continue reading →

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