Observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day is considered the unofficial start of summer. It’s also one of the most popular grilling days of the year, with hamburgers and hot dogs dominating the menu. In fact, 818 hot dogs are consumed every second from Memorial Day to Labor Day — that’s 7 billion […]
Gluten-free foods have surged in popularity in recent years, contributing to a rise in gluten-free dinner recipes that balance taste and health benefits. Gluten is a protein found in many grains and foods like bread, cereal and pasta. However, it doesn’t provide any essential nutrients, and our bodies don’t digest it completely. Undigested gluten travels […]
March 17 will be here before you know it. Do you have your St. Patrick’s Day meal plan lined up? If not — or if you’ve never made something special for this time of year — it may be time to start a new tradition. Irish history has brought generations of treasured dishes, dating millennia […]
Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a decadent dessert — often made even sweeter when whipped up from scratch. But at the same time, nothing says ‘I care’ like making something not only delicious but nutritious, too. After all, too much sugar and saturated fats — which are common in many store-bought Valentine’s Day treats […]
If you’re experiencing frigid temperatures this winter, you may be looking for ways to warm up. Do you have your trusty winter soup recipes ready to go? If not, it’s time to find some! Stews, chili, gumbos, bisques and soups galore are certainly the stars this time of year — and not just because they […]
With the holiday season upon us, you may be enjoying the rich and often decadent meals you don’t usually eat during the rest of the year. Of course, if you overindulge in these meals, it can cause you to feel sick or get an upset stomach if you’re not careful. Fortunately, there are several simple […]
For many families, Thanksgiving is known for its casserole, desserts and, of course, turkey – sometimes deep-fried. But with a table full of temptations, it can be hard to stick to the everyday nutrition that doctors advise. Fortunately, there are many healthy and delicious Thanksgiving recipes. Home cooks and professional chefs alike have mastered the […]
Why is it important to eat food that’s in season? The seasonality of food refers to the time of year when certain foods are at their peak in terms of harvest and flavor. Seasonal foods tend to be fresher and more nutritious. Foods that are out of season are usually less flavorful because they start […]
Harvest season is a great time to shop for delicious, nutritious fruits and vegetables — and for many parts of the world, all four seasons bring something new and tasty to the table. You can usually tell which seasons yield which foods by looking around your local grocery store. For example, in the spring, you […]
Mission Health registered dietitians Elizabeth Holmes and Mary Lindsey Jackson offer these three tasty and tasty recipes. These recipes were featured during our recent Facebook Live event, “Delicious and Nutritious Cooking for Weight Loss.” Follow these so you can cook healthier without losing flavor. — Buffalo Chicken Pizza — Ingredients 4 oz Precooked chicken ½ Tbs Buffalo […]
