by Diane Lofshult
Along with pumpkins and gourds, a startling variety of winter squash is now making its way into markets everywhere. The array of choices—including spaghetti, acorn and butternut—are an inexpensive way to introduce more produce into your family’s repertoire.
Health Benefits. Winter squash is rich in vitamins A, B and C, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid) and calc...
by Diane Lofshult
Valentine’s Day is just weeks away, which means only one thing to many lovers: Time to bust out the chocolate! With all the recent media hype about the health benefits of this sweet concoction, many chocoholics are rejoicing. But can that solid chocolate heart from your sweetheart really be good for your ticker?
Health Benefits. Chocolate is made from cacao beans, which con...
by Diane Lofshult
Kids will especially love these tasty and quick roll-ups, which are fun to eat and to prepare. Try using whole-wheat instead of white-flour tortillas to increase the fiber content.
2 tablespoons (tbs) creamy peanut butter
2 tbs hot water
1 tbs fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons (tsp) chili garlic sauce
1/16 tsp salt
by Diane Lofshult
It’s been called everything from “incredible” and “Nature’s perfect food” to “lowly.” For years, the egg was maligned by the scientific community owing to concerns over elevated cholesterol levels and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Thanks to a recent media campaign, the egg is now being viewed in a more positive light by health experts ...
by Diane Lofshult
Consumers who are dealing with the effects of cancer treatment now have a place to turn for questions about diet and general nutrition. The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) allows the public to call a toll-free hotline and leave a message for a registered dietitian, who will call you back with an answer to your inquiry.
Dial (800) 843-8114 Monday through Friday, 9...
by Diane Lofshult
Cooks who want to save the planet can help by taking small steps to conserve water. Adopt these water conservation habits, and make your kitchen a little greener in the process.
Don’t run the faucet until the water comes out cold. Instead, keep a pitcher of fresh water in the fridge each day and encourage your family to use it.
Instead of buying plast...
You can pose your own question to our contributing editor Jennie McCary, MS, RD, LD, a registered dietitian and the wellness coordinator for the Albuquerque Public School District. She chairs Action for Healthy Kids in New Mexico and teaches nutrition at the University of New Mexico. Please send your questions, along with your name and city/state/country, to senior editor Diane Lofshult at...
by Diane Lofshult
’Tis the season to stock up on juicy, ripe raspberries. These ephemeral delicacies are hard to resist, especially since they are teeming with healthy nutrients.
Health Benefits. Raspberries are rich in folate, vitamin C, iron and potassium. The fruit also contains soluble fiber pectin, which may help control cholesterol levels, while ...
by Diane Lofshult
Store shelves are bursting with the weight of the summer’s crop of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Enjoy them now, but know that you can also freeze berries to eat year round. In some recipes, you can even use frozen berries without bothering to thaw them; for example, toss a bunch right into cake or cupcake batters.
To freeze berries, first ...
by Diane Lofshult
Did you know that egg yolks are one of the few foods that contain all of the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K)? Still, the lowly egg yolk continues to be much maligned, due to its relatively high cholesterol content. Although the American Heart Association recommends that adults limit their yolk consumption to no more than four per week, eggs are still a great source of high-qua...
