Author Archives: karenplcdietitian

Easy Sheet-Pan Dinners

Posted on April 21, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

Baking sheets are not just for cookies.  Grab your baking sheet-pan and try one of these quick and delicious dinners tonight. Roast Salmon and Broccoli With Chile-Caper Vinaigrette Ingredients (Servings: 4) 1bunch broccoli (about 1 1/2 lb.), cut into florets 4tablespoons olive … Continue reading →

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Are you Hungry or Stressed?

Posted on April 20, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

by Staci O’Connor MS, RD, CDN Have you ever noticed that when you get stressed out about work or family that you find yourself reaching for high-calorie, sweet and fatty foods?  While some people may lose their appetite or may … Continue reading →

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Avocado Banana Smoothie

Posted on March 31, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

There are so many tasty ingredients that you can add to smoothies, but one of my favorite is avocado! It makes smoothies creamy and adds “healthy” fat, vitamins A, C, E and B6 as well as potassium. Here is a … Continue reading →

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Should you eat the seed/pit of an avocado?

Posted on March 29, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

A few weeks ago, a video demonstrating how to chop and blend the seed of an avocado to mix into smoothies grabbed the attention of health conscious people as it claimed that the seed of an avocado is the most … Continue reading →

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Quick & Easy Homemade Soups

Posted on March 10, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

Toss the canned soups (some of which can be sky-high in sodium) and try these quick and easy homemade soup recipes to warm you up this winter! Southwestern Chicken and White Bean Soup Pantry Checklist: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken … Continue reading →

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Happy National Nutrition Month!

Posted on March 7, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

by Staci O’Connor, MS, RD, CDN National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign that was created annually in the month of March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses our attention on the importance of … Continue reading →

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CARDIOVASCULAR EVENT PREDICTION/RISK RECLASSIFICATION – HEART & VASCULAR CALCIFICATION USING NON-CONTRAST CT VERSUS TRADITIONAL FRAMINGHAM RISK PREDICTORS

Posted on February 29, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

By John A. Rumberger, PhD, MD, FACC, FSCCT   The FRS [Framingham, Massachusetts Risk Factor Study] has been evaluating long term cardiovascular risk and prediction of future cardiovascular events using various ‘risk’ factors [e.g. smoking, cholesterol, high blood pressure, etc.] … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Pita Pizza

Posted on February 3, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

In honor of Cancer Prevention Month, transform your next pizza night into a tasty cancer-fighting meal with this savory pita pizza recipe! Ingredients: 1 cup Brussels sprouts, cut into quarters 1 cup butternut squash, cubed 2 tsp extra virgin olive … Continue reading →

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NEARLY HALF OF STATIN CANDIDATES CAN SAFELY AVOID DRUG TREATMENT

Posted on January 19, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

By John A. Rumberger, PhD, MD, FACC, FSCCT Director of Cardiac Imaging at The Princeton Longevity Center Computed Tomographic (CT) Calcium Testing Facilitates Informed Patient Choices  A new study was published in the October 13, 2015 issue of the Journal of … Continue reading →

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Dip Recipes

Posted on January 15, 2016 by karenplcdietitian

by Staci O’Connor MS, RD, CDN Here are some dips that you can make on the weekend, portion out ahead of time, and have for a snack in the afternoon.  Just throw all the ingredients into a food processor, give it … Continue reading →

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