Category Archives: Nutrition

One Pot Vegetable Stew

Posted on February 29, 2012 by karenplcdietitian

Served over fiber-rich brown rich, this meal provides beta-carotene and vitamins A, C and K in just one pot, which keeps preparation and clean-up quick and easy. Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 1 tsp. olive oil 1/3 cup thinly sliced onion … Continue reading →

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3 Quick Yogurt-Buying Tips!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by karenplcdietitian

Is the yogurt section of your supermarket growing? I’ve noticed a big increase in the brands and types of yogurt that are now available at my local supermarket and more of my clients have been asking “what yogurt should I be eating?” So, … Continue reading →

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Buying Organic: Is it Really Worth it?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Gail Wikler RD CDN

Over the past decade, there has been a dramatic increase in demand for and sales of organic foods. Today, nearly two-thirds of all Americans report buying some organic foods, and the numbers of buyers continues to rise as more mainstream … Continue reading →

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What is the DASH Diet?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by karenplcdietitian

The DASH diet was just named the “best diet overall” by U.S. News & World Report in its “2012 Best Diets Rankings”. What is the DASH Diet? The DASH Diet stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.  It was designed … Continue reading →

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Recipe: White Bean Soup with Fresh Greens

Posted on January 10, 2012 by karenplcdietitian

White Bean Soup with Fresh Greens Serves 8 This recipe will warm you up on a cold day as it loads your body with powerful antioxidants and provides your taste buds with savory flavors.  At just 115 calories and 16 … Continue reading →

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Add these 4 Simple Immune-Boosting Steps to your “To Do” List

Posted on January 9, 2012 by karenplcdietitian

As you know, this time of year is the prime time for colds and flu to rear their ugly heads.  To potentially reduce your risk of  getting sick, wash your hands frequently, get plenty of rest, and focus on adding these 4 … Continue reading →

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A simple way to cut Thanksgiving calories!

Posted on November 21, 2011 by karenplcdietitian

Just swap out your usual high calorie pumpkin pie recipe for PLC’s lower calorie version.  Your family probably won’t even notice! This pumpkin pie saves 100 calories per slice from the traditional version and it really does taste identical! Lower … Continue reading →

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Just in time for Halloween – More health benefits of Chocolate revealed

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Gail Wikler RD CDN

A study was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology this month that examined the relationship between chocolate intake and health outcomes. This 10 year longitudinal study examined the diet and lifestyle factors of over 33,000 Swedish … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Edamame Hummus

Posted on October 5, 2011 by karenplcdietitian

With school back in session, many parents are looking for quick, healthy after-school snacks. This tasty hummus is a great choice! Keep a pre-made bowl in your refrigerator and pair it with some whole grain crackers, raw vegetable sticks or … Continue reading →

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Are these cancer-fighters on your food shopping list?

Posted on October 4, 2011 by karenplcdietitian

• Green Vegetables, Dried Fruit, Legumes & Brown Rice According to Loma Linda University research, eating legumes at least three times per week and brown rice at least once per week was linked to a reduced risk of colon polyps … Continue reading →

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