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Introducing our Mix & Match meal planning tool to help you choose veggies, starches, proteins, and flavors to build delicious meals with 8 cuisines and themes: Asian, Egg Casseroles/Omelets, Indian, Italian, Latin, Mediterranean, Salads, and Soups/Stews/Chilis. Use these strategies to customize your meal planning experience for what works best for you and your family. […]
Meal planning throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is a beneficial skill to keep your mind engaged and your belly happy. Now is a great time to flex those culinary muscles and continue healthy habits while cooking. Adapting to this new normal may require some changes with how you have been planning and preparing, though. Utilize […]
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 outbreak has quickly wreaked havoc on our lives. Our team of dietitians has been right there with our patients, helping them build skills to navigate the new normal. While everyone is handling things differently, we’ve been inspired by how many patients have decided to use this time […]
Eating your vegetables is something our dietitians at Summerfield are never shy to suggest. So rather than talk about ‘sneaking’ veggies into a recipe, we’re here with one that is screaming from the rooftops…”I HAVE VEGGIES!” How so? The bright red color of these lovely cookies is derived entirely from a few tablespoons of pureed […]
Eating a truly balanced breakfast can set your day up for success! This means carbs, healthy fats, protein, fiber, and tons of nutrients. Flax seeds are an all-star ingredient and can help make breakfast delicious and well-rounded. This small seed has protein, fiber, and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which are vital for health and fighting inflammation.
This bold beverage gets its vibrant color and unique flavor from the spice turmeric. Turmeric is native to India and southeast Asia, often utilized culturally to aid in reducing inflammation, aches, pains, colds, and coughs. Golden mylk is a combination of warming spices typically prepared in steamed coconut milk, though any type of milk can […]
The bright orange color of pumpkin doesn't only match Halloween decor & that mason jar filled to the brim with candy corn; that gorgeous festive pigment also means that it's loaded with beta-carotene (or Vitamin A)! Did you know that just one cup of pumpkin puree contains 763% of the amount of Vitamin A you need per day?!
Written by Megan McNamara MPH, RD, LDN I know what you’re thinking: “I don’t need advice on a symptom-free period. I already have all the Midol, heating pads, and peanut butter M & M’s within an arm’s reach.” Cramps, bloating, fatigue, irritability, cravings, mood swings, depression, you name it…most of us experience premenstrual syndrome […]
Gut health is all the rage in health trends. Dietitians care so much about your gut because it’s where digestion and nutrient absorption happens. This health “trend” will probably stick around for some time, though, since research indicates that our gut health can affect so many other aspects of our overall wellbeing. This includes weight […]
Cucumber is a refreshing veggie that often plays a supporting role in salads. Try letting this succulent green star play the main role with cucumber ribbons! Kitchen gadgets are fun appliances that make eating vegetables more enjoyable. Spiralizers may have a “ribboning” attachment. Because of their popularity, spiralizers are affordable and easy to find […]