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Better-For-You Baking The holiday season is prime time for baking! This year, put a healthy spin on baked goods with simple substitutes. Bring more nutrients, flavor and fun to your favorite recipes by experimenting with different alternatives. Keep an open mind, a hungry stomach and use our tweaks below to create better-for-you baked goods. Boost […]
Healthy Halloween Treats Halloween can be ghoulish for people on a diabetic meal plan. With the help of this spooky treat guide, it’s fun to make and enjoy low-carb, low-sugar treats. apple bites: Quarter and core an apple, cut a wedge from the skin side of each quarter, spread with peanut butter, then press slivered […]
Fall Pantry Staples As summer turns to fall and it seems many of us have “more on our plate,” getting dinner on the table requires a bit more organization and planning. Stocking your pantry is a great way to prepare in advance for those last-minute meals. With the right basic ingredients, you’ll be able […]
Tips & Tricks for Satisfying Soups Warm, comforting and delicious soups are easy one-pot meals that allow for creative and wholesome ingredient combinations. Use these tips for your flavorful, fulfilling soups this season. Stretch Your Soups Stretch soup batches with hearty, healthy ingredients that add nutrients and make soups go further throughout the week. Legumes […]
Soothing Soups Cooler weather calls for hot soups simmering on the stove, filling the house with enticing aromas. Soup nourishes the body as well as the senses, providing plenty of nutrition as a main dish or served on the side. The nutritional value of soup has long been acknowledged. In 16th-century France, street vendors sold […]
The biggest game of the year is a time to gather family and friends for an evening of fun, football and an irresistible menu of game-day eats! Enjoy the buzz of the game guilt-free with these winning tips: Tailgate Trade Ups Use mashed white beans as a replacement for dips that call for sour cream […]
A Healthier Tailgate Many of us have worked all year long to meet our healthy New Year’s resolutions. Don’t let tailgates and parties get in the way of your goals. Whether you’re hosting a tailgate, packing a cooler or just having a few friends over to watch the game, try these healthy tips to tackle […]
International Meals On the Go Where do you go for international cuisine? You can make international meals at home, and it may be easier than you think. Whether you’re going for authenticity or just a recipe inspired by the cuisine of a certain region, all it takes is the right seasonings, a good grocery store, […]
Lazy Day Meals No matter how much you love to cook, you are likely to have days in which it seems like an insurmountable chore. On those lazy days when it seems like you barely have the energy to prepare quick meals, it’s easy to run low on inspiration. Enter the humble potato. Cooking with […]
Starting Your Day on the Right Foot It’s been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but for many of us, a long, leisurely breakfast is not typically in the cards. Quick breakfasts are not necessarily healthy breakfasts, as we grab what’s easiest while dashing out the door or, worse, skip […]