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Recipe: Spicy Roasted Squash
Ingredients 4 Cups Butternut Squash (peeled and cut into wedges) 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Pinch Paprika 1 Pinch Chili Powder 1 Pinch Cayenne 1 Pinch Sea Salt Preparation Preheat oven to...
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Recipe: Cauliflower Mashed Pseudo Potatoes
You will never miss mashed potatoes once you try this yummy cauliflower substitute. And you get all of the healthful benefits of the vegetables, spices, and flavors in this dish. Ingredients 1...
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Recipe: Roasted Beet Salad With Bacon, Figs and Walnuts
Ingredients Salad ingredients 2 large beets 1/2 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper 1 cup fresh figs, sliced 1/2 cup walnuts chopped 5 slices bacon (nitrite/nitrate – free) 14 ounces arugula Dressing...
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Recipe: Split Pea and Rosemary Soup
This recipe has simple ingredients yet is rich in flavor. The rosemary adds sweetness to the vegetables and split peas. A hint of olive oil does the rest. You can blend all or part of it if you like a...
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Recipe: Healthy Almond and Coconut Trail Mix
This trail mix fits easily in a pocket or purse, and can help you avoid spur-of-the-moment fast food or other unhealthy choices. The key is to include a protein source, such as the nuts and seeds found...
View Article9 Easy, Natural Ways to Color Your Food
By: Laura Jeffers, MEd, RD, LD Special occasions seem to call for brightly colored foods. Birthday cakes bear swirls of colored icing. Holiday cookies and Easter eggs are decorated in many hues. Even...
View ArticleRecipe: Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup
This delicious roasted cauliflower cheddar soup is seasoned with thyme and rosemary for superb flavor. Use reduced-fat chicken broth, low-fat milk and reduced fat cheese to keep the fat and calories in...
View ArticleRecipe: Green Grape Smoothie
This delicious, healthy smoothie features spinach and kale—the cancer-fighting greens that keep you going—as well as sweet grapes, a pear, orange and banana. Ingredients 1 cup cleaned spinach leaves,...
View ArticleRecipe: Sweet and Savory Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable, making them a good source of phytonutrients as well as fiber and vitamin C. Apple and balsamic vinegar lend a tasty twist to this interesting vegetable,...
View ArticleCelery May Help Bring Your High Blood Pressure Down
At almost every turn, science and medicine reveal a new “superfood” that will dramatically improve our health. Chia seeds can reduce your cholesterol. Green leafy vegetables burn belly fat....
View ArticleRecipe: Warm Cinnamon Apple Cranberry Crisp
This cinnamon apple cranberry crisp is made with apples, dried fruit, walnuts and oatmeal. It’s full of flavors and is sure to please. Make it for your family or for a larger gathering. Ingredients 6...
View ArticleRecipe: Grilled Chicken & Veggies Over Linguine
This light, one-dish meal is delicious dish to make on the grill. Use whole wheat pasta and fresh vegetables to make it high in fiber, and substitute a low-fat for a full-fat dressing to cut both fat...
View ArticleRecipe: Spaghetti Squash With Tomato Sauce and Cheese
Surprise your family with this healthy, delicious dish that boasts a secret ingredient: spaghetti squash. You’ll get more nutrition than you’d believe possible from a “pasta” dish. Serve with grilled...
View ArticleFruitarian Diet: Is It Safe — or Really Healthy for You?
By: Laura Jeffers, MEd, RD, LD As a dietitian, I frequently discuss nutritional plans and lifestyles with patients. Many are curious about being vegan or vegetarian. Others are curious about low-carb...
View ArticleRecipe: Watermelon, Tomato and Herb Salad With Feta
Contributors: Digestive Disease Health Team Dietitians This refreshing salad is perfect for picnics and cookouts. It takes advantage of two of summer’s best produce options – watermelon and tomatoes!...
View Article9 Diet Tips to Help You Fight Inflammation
By Katherine Patton, MEd, RD, CSSD, LD The health benefits of choosing whole foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains over processed foods are nearly endless. One of the primary benefits of...
View ArticleRecipe: Purple Kale Salad With Apples and Walnuts
Purple kale, in its beauty and texture, is a vegetable that definitely rises above the ordinary. This salad is rich in health-acclaimed purple pigmented, anthocyanins. Ingredients Salad: One large...
View ArticleMake This Easy, Healthy Marinade for Grilled Veggies (Video)
Watch this video to see how Chef Jim Perko marinates vegetables for grilling. He uses simple, flavorful ingredients, including balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley and Dijon...
View ArticleRecipe: Lighter Thai Vegetable Massaman Curry
This savory vegetarian dish gives variety to your dinner routine while offering vitamin K and vitamin C. Skip the meat and switch to a low-fat coconut milk to help keep saturated fat low without...
View ArticleHow to Make Lemon-Infused Grilled Vegetable Rice (Video)
Watch this video to see how Chef Jim Perko makes an easy and delicious grilled vegetable rice. You can make it with a variety of vegetables, sliced very small, as well as olive oil, herbs, lemon zest...
View ArticleRecipe: Low-Cal Mexican Asparagus Dip
A typical guacamole contains 200 calories per half cup, as heart-healthy avocados pack a high-calorie punch. So why not try making guacamole with asparagus instead? Asparagus offers the gut-healthy...
View ArticleRecipe: Asian-Seasoned Mustard Greens
Mustard greens are delicious and full of flavanols, carotenoids, fiber and calcium — providing a boatload of nutrition. Try this Asian version of the traditional Southern dish. Ingredients 1 Tbsp...
View ArticleTop 10 Foods With the Power to Ease Your Arthritis Pain
If you’re struggling with pain from arthritis, choosing and consuming the right food can work — along with the drugs or surgery your doctor recommends — to make the hurt go away. “Research is ongoing,...
View ArticleRecipe: Blueberry Jalapeno Salsa
In addition to anthocyanins, blueberries contain a diverse range of phenolic which contribute to their numerous health benefits. This salsa is slightly sweet – yet with a “kick”- it’s refreshing and...
View ArticleRecipe: Roasted Winter Vegetable Ragout
This healthy mix of colorful vegetables is a perfect winter dish. Bitter greens, sweet carrots and spicy parsnips are just a part of this delicious roasted vegetable medley. Ingredients 1 cup coarsely...
View ArticleRecipe: Spicy Oven-Baked French Fries
This low-fat alternative to french fries is definitely not low on flavor! These taters are well-seasoned with hot pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper. Bake them until they’re...
View ArticleCrunchy and Cruciferous: You’ll Love This Special Family of Veggies
By: Roxanne B. Sukol, MD A few years ago a patient came into my office complaining of migraines. He said, “You might think I’m crazy, doc, but I get headaches when I eat certain vegetables.” Which...
View ArticleRecipe: Easy Chicken Ratatouille
This flavorful, satisfying dish offers a medley of vegetables and chicken that is sure to be a family favorite. Also, once you chop the veggies and slice the chicken, this dish cooks in less than a...
View ArticleRecipe: Moroccan Lentil Stew with Raisins
This hearty, flavorful Moroccan-inspired stew will delight your taste buds. Enjoy the blend of cinnamon and cumin and the sweet, surprising pop of raisins. You won’t even notice that it’s low in fat...
View ArticleRecipe: Caribbean-Style Pink Beans With Plantains
Try this recipe to bring a little of the Caribbean color and taste to your next barbecue. It makes a great light lunch or side dish for a picnic or dinner. Ingredients 1 lb pink beans 10 cups water 2...
View ArticleRecipe: No-Bake Berry Bread Pudding
This fruit-filled bread pudding is simple to make and a perfect dessert, whether to serve at a family dinner or to bring to a larger gathering. It’s also naturally sweet with no added sugar....
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How to Make a Family-Friendly Frittata (Infographic)
What’s for dinner? Fret no more. The frittata is here. Here Cleveland Clinic pediatric dietitian Diana Di Fabio, MS, RD, LD, explains how to make this one-dish wonder with healthy and flavorful...
View ArticleThe 6 Most Underrated Veggies and How to Enjoy Them
Do you rely on go-to vegetables like broccoli, spinach and carrots mainly because your family will eat them? If so, some awesome veggies are flying under your radar! Our dietitians suggest you give...
View ArticleRecipe: Cantaloupe and Tomato Salad
Loaded with fresh, tasty ingredients and plenty of vitamins to match, this salad is sure to add some color to your table. A mix of jalapenos, lime juice and pumpkin seeds adds a unique flavor, too....
View ArticleBrussels Sprouts Recipes: 5 Ways to Enjoy This Flavorful Veggie
Once a villain among veggies, Brussels sprouts are now enjoying a much-deserved moment of glory in households and restaurants all over. These cruciferous veggies are small but mighty — they pack ample...
View ArticleHow an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Can Relieve Pain as You Age
If you suffer from chronic pain, experts say a diet makeover with a focus on vegetables can have a dramatic effect. Patients who follow strict vegan or Mediterranean diets have seen a complete...
View ArticleWhy Pomegranates Are Such a Healthy Fruit
No doubt they’re beautiful. Whether whole or simply a container of fresh ruby-red arils, pomegranates tend to grab your eye as you’re walking through the produce aisle. We chatted with registered...
View ArticleRecipe: Sweet Banana Smoothie
This banana smoothie recipe includes low-fat dairy products and can be combined with canned soft fruits (such as peaches, pears or fresh, ripe bananas). They are hydrating and nutritious and provide...
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Recipe: Roasted Sliced Beets
Roasting beets is easy to do and it gives these veggies a great naturally sweet flavor. Here’s a step-by-step guide to preparing them. To serve, you can drizzle the beets with olive oil and sprinkle...
View ArticleRecipe: Raspberry Banana Sorbet
Make your own sorbet! It’s a perfect, refreshing ending to any meal. Unlike store-bought versions, this recipe has no added sugar. You can use this combination of fruit or experiment with other fruit...
View ArticleRecipe: Chewy Cinnamon Apple Chips
These apple chips are a healthy alternative to junk food and potato chips. Use them to create a colorful food gift or snack for a packed lunch. Another benefit: They make your house smell wonderful as...
View ArticleRecipe: Crunchy Broccoli Walnut Salad
Sure, salads are good for you, but it’s easy to get tired of having the same garden salad every day. Try this colorful recipe to mix things up; it showcases omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, which...
View ArticleRecipe: Creamy, Low-Fat Cucumber Yogurt Dip
This refreshing dip makes a great summer picnic side dish or appetizer. With cucumbers and yogurt, it’s a cool treat that’s good for your stomach too. You can double or triple the recipe to...
View ArticleRecipe: Low-Fat Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potatoes
Stuff these baked potatoes with broccoli and cheese for a delicious side dish or a light lunch on its own or with a cup of soup. This recipe calls for skim milk and light cheddar cheese to keep fats...
View ArticleRecipe: Spanish Omelet With Veggies and Cheese
Omelets are a great choice for a one skillet meal. This meatless dinner option provides 100% of your daily vitamin C and is a good source of calcium. Ingredients 5 small potatoes, slicedVegetable...
View ArticleAre Fresh Vegetables Healthier Than Frozen or Canned?
Is it always best to choose fresh vegetables? Are frozen and canned vegetables less healthy? A: Fresh isn’t necessarily always best. Sometimes fresh vegetables you buy in the grocery store have...
View ArticleWhat Is Jackfruit — and Is it Healthy?
Fruit as a meat substitute? Yep, when it’s jackfruit. This massive tree fruit flips its flavor between sweet and savory, depending on how ripe it is. Dietitian Mira Ilic, RD, LD, explains jackfruit’s...
View ArticleA Poor Diet Increases Your Risk of Dying from Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes
The battle against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes – three of the world’s leading causes of death – may be won or lost on your grocery list. Unhealthy eating habits stand out as a lifestyle...
View ArticleNordic Diet: What Is It and What Can You Eat?
It seems like there’s a new diet invented every day. There are many options that have caught our attention, like the flexitarian diet, “The 100” diet or the fruitarian diet — just to name a few. But...
View Article9 Foods To Help You Lose Weight
Frozen yogurt instead of ice cream. Roasted chicken in place of a hot dog. Nuts, not potato chips. A fruit smoothie over a milkshake. What if you concentrated on eating more foods that are good for...
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