Healthy Helpings for Kids: Banana Oat Pancakes
Cooking with kids is a great way to teach them about healthy eating while having fun. Here’s a simple and nutritious recipe that’s perfect for children: Banana Oat Pancakes. Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas 2 eggs 1 cup rolled oats 1 [...]
Read MoreBack to School Snacks
Summer is winding down and school is quickly approaching and along with school comes school and after-school snacks! Our Registered Dietitian, Jennifer Lincecum put together a list of low-prep, healthy and homemade school snacks. Although it ta [...]
Read MoreDinner Ready in 20: Pesto Pasta Salad
Grill, crockpot or bake a few extra pounds of chicken ahead of time, or buy a rotisserie chicken on the way home. As long as you have some cooked chicken and this recipe and just five additional ingredients, you can have a healthy supper on the [...]
Read MoreTips and Tricks for Top-Shelf Summer Burgers
There’s no better summer comfort food than a juicy grilled hamburger. These tips and tricks can help you optimize flavor and nutrition as you grill yours this summer. Meat Choices Really Matter Most grill masters opt for 4 ounces of 80% ground [...]
Read MoreYour Best Burgers: Take Time and Make Them at Home
My ideal burger is easy, and here it is, by the numbers: 93% lean ground beef A slice of extra sharp cheddar cheese Served on a whole wheat bun Topped with grilled onions, lettuce and tomato Sauced with a bit of barbecue sauce and a [...]
Read MoreMaking Sense of Many Milk Choices
Milk and its growing number of alternatives is a popular nutrition topic. Unfortunately, like many other popular nutrition topics, there’s no good generalized recommendation. Each type of milk has advantages and disadvantages. When you’re cons [...]
Read MoreFueling for Performance
We know that the macronutrients — carbohydrates, fats and proteins—are vital nutrients required to fuel our everyday lives. However, athletes and those participating in rigorous exercise or intense training schedules have nutrition needs that c [...]
Read MoreHow Prebiotic and Probiotic Foods Affect Your Gut Health
You keep hearing about probiotics, and now, prebiotics, but what exactly are these foods? What do they do? “The key to a healthy gut is nourishing the microbiome bacteria,” said Dawn Flickema, MD, Avera Medical Group Integrative Medicine. “Wh [...]
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