Category Archives: Nutrition
Meatless Monday: Crockpot Lentil Chili
Hi everyone! Hope you had a great weekend. I spent the majority of my Sunday picking out new plants for the yard and working on cleaning things up. I got tomato and bell pepper plants (I cheat by using the … Continue reading
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National Nutrition Month: Get Your Plate in Shape!
Today marks day one of National Nutrition Month. Although it may not get as much attention as some of the other months out there, it’s becoming a little more well known. Maybe. Well, at least us RDs like to think … Continue reading
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A is for Avocado
With only a few more days left of American Heart Month, I figured I should highlight one of the best heart healthy foods – avocados! Although most people would categorize the avocado as a vegetable, it is indeed a fruit. … Continue reading
Protecting Little Hearts
February is American Heart Month. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? I think we can all think of someone we know that has died from some type of heart disease … Continue reading
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Salmon and Potato Patties
I often times get asked about giving fish to children. I find that some parents get worried regarding mercury content. While some fish do contain mercury, it would have to be eaten in large amounts to take affect in an … Continue reading
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Exploring New Grains
Hope everyone had a great weekend . We had a blast going to the Saints game and watching them beat the Lions! Isaac did not tailgate with us, but he spent the day with his grandparents and had a blast. … Continue reading
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Raising Vegetarian Kids
Hi everyone! Work has been so busy lately, so sorry for my lack of posting. If any dietitians are looking for a job in New Orleans, Children’s Hospital is hiring! I decided to dedicate this post to people that want … Continue reading
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E is for Eggplant
Ok, I know I already did an “E” post, but I had to share this. As I mentioned in my last post, I bought a beautiful eggplant at the farmer’s market last Saturday. I had no idea what I was … Continue reading
The Buzz on Vitamin D
Hi everyone! It’s almost the weekend, and that makes me happy . So far my week has been pretty good. We’ve been sticking to our menu plan for the most part, but we did get a nice surprise one night. … Continue reading
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Bulk Up Your Child’s Diet!
How was your Labor Day? I was very happy to have the day off, but our weekend was a bit wet with Tropical Storm Lee. Thank God we didn’t have too much rain though, because we were able to work … Continue reading
Filed under Dietary Guidelines, Grocery, Nutrition, Obesity, Special Conditions
