Ask the Dietitian: What is the best diet?
Q: How will you know what diet works best for you? A: In general I don’t recommend “diets.” The word “diet” tends to infer to a short-term change in eating habits that a person will not stick with his...
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Ask the Dietitian: Is it better to eat natural forms of sugar instead of...
We were born to love sugar. Humans have a natural taste preference for sweets. Back in the day, sugar was a source of extra calories that was easily burned off with exercise and everyday physical...
View ArticleFood Safety in a Power Outage
Well, Worthington, this has been quite the spring/winter storm! With the abundant power outages, food safety can be of real concern. Fortunately, with the rolling blackouts we are having, the power...
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Grilled Margherita Pizza
One of my favorite things about spring is getting the grill out and cooking in the backyard. My husband and I are partial to grilling with charcoal (yes, it takes more patience, but in the end is worth...
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Healthy Eating for Summer Fun
Note: This article was written by Courtney Meier and Emily Hofer, two dietetic interns that worked with me this week at the Worthington Hy-Vee. Summer is a time when everyone wants to be healthy,...
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Healthy Boating Snacks
If you’re a boating fan like me, you will probably spend hours on the lake cruising around and soaking up the sun. My husband and I will pack a cooler full of beverages and snacks that will keep us...
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Hummus: Not Just a Bean Dip
Hummus has become a widely popular health food in the past few years. For those of you who haven’t jumped on the hummus bandwagon and don’t know what it is, here is a description. Hummus is a bean dip...
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Vegetable Tortellini Soup
This is by far my favorite soup recipe. It’s quick and easy to make and is delicious as leftovers! Vegetable Tortellini Soup Serves 6 (1 cup each) All you need: 3 medium carrots, chopped 1 large onion,...
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Quick and Healthy Minestrone Soup
I’ve been on a bit of a soup kick lately. It’s been cold here in Iowa, and there’s nothing better than a warm bowl of soup for supper! This recipe can be served with whole-grain rolls. Minestrone Soup...
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Diabetic-Friendly Snacks
Anyone who has diabetes or knows someone who does understands how confusing meal planning and snack planning can be. One of the most important things to plan for a diabetic is healthy snacks throughout...
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