Creamy Baked Oatmeal with Apples and Dates
Recipe by Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern Serves 12 Ingredients: 1 egg 2 egg whites 2 cups fat free milk 2 tablespoons plain Greek 0% yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Dash of...
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The Wonders of Oatmeal By Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern January is National Oatmeal Month! What a great time of year to celebrate this satisfying grain. There is nothing like a hot bowl of...
View ArticleTurn Up the Heat for National Homemade Soup Day
Soup is one meal that is enjoyed around the world and can incorporate a variety of different ingredients to offer a well-balanced nutritious meal for you and your family. Nowadays, it is easy to pick...
View ArticleChickpea Vegetable Patties
Recipe by Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern Serves 5 Ingredients: 1 (15 oz.) can chick peas, drained 1 small red onion, quartered 1/2 small red bell pepper, halved 1 carrot, cut in thirds 1 egg 1/4...
View ArticleBraised Chicken Breasts with Chickpeas, Portabella Mushrooms and Rosemary
Recipe by Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 6 Portabella mushrooms, sliced thinly 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 chicken breasts,...
View ArticleFebruary Monthly Morsels
The Versatile Chickpea By Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern By now, most Americans have tasted that creamy and popular dip known as Hummus. However, it has only been a few years since we have...
View ArticleA Juicy Bite at Health
Strawberries are among the most eaten fresh fruits enjoyed in the United States, so it is no wonder why today, February 27, is National Strawberry Day. While strawberries are available for fresh...
View ArticleKnow Your Risk for Colon Cancer
Each March, health professionals put the focus on Colon Cancer Awareness. Although colon cancer, sometimes referred to as colorectal cancer, is one of the most preventable types of cancer, it is the...
View ArticleTake a Hint from Popeye
Yesterday, March 26, was Spinach Day! While you may not be interested in eating spinach straight out of a can like Popeye, the health benefits of spinach are worth giving it a try in a few different...
View ArticleFruits and Veggies…3 Strikes You’re Out!
June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month! Do you eat enough fruits and vegetables? In my practice, I come across a lot of adults who don’t like and therefore don’t eat fruits and...
View ArticleJuly Monthly Morsels
Millet Mania By Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern Millet has been long overlooked as an edible grain because of its association with being food for birds. However, it has seen a resurgence in the...
View ArticleHungry for Some Whole Grains?
Whole Grains Month Happy National Whole Grains Month everyone! If you’re like me then you happen to love grains! They definitely make up my favorite part of every meal since I’m not much of a meat...
View ArticleThe Power of Acorn Squash
Fall is just around the corner. With a new season comes new foods, new flavors and a new, perhaps busier, you. The kids are back to school, the errands seem to pile up and work is in full force. During...
View ArticleChickpea Vegetable Patties
Recipe by Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern Serves 5 Ingredients: 1 (15 oz.) can chick peas, drained 1 small red onion, quartered 1/2 small red bell pepper, halved 1 carrot, cut in thirds 1 egg 1/4...
View ArticlePopcorn Poppin’ Month
October is more than just a month to celebrate spooks and sweets. It’s also a month to celebrate treats that are good for you like popcorn! It’s National Popcorn Popping Month which means it’s time to...
View ArticleCabbage Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce
Recipe by Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil 4 cups packed shredded white cabbage 8 ounces mushrooms cleaned and sliced 1 carrot, peeled and shredded 2 cloves...
View ArticleA Feel for Oatmeal
It’s no question that large companies have made cold-cereals a staple part of morning breakfast. Many products on the market today are loaded with simple carbohydrates and tons of sugar that spike your...
View ArticleI’m Going Bananas
I often hear people saying that they try to avoid bananas when they are trying to lose weight because they are higher in calories and sugar as compared to other fruits. I have to say that that is...
View ArticleStay Energized with Pasta
Did you know that July 7th was National Macaroni Day? In recent years macaroni, as well as pasta in general, has gotten a bad rap. The “low carb” craze has many people cutting back on their intake of...
View ArticleTake a Hint from Popeye
Yesterday, March 26, was Spinach Day! While you may not be interested in eating spinach straight out of a can like Popeye, the health benefits of spinach are worth giving it a try in a few different...
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