January 21, 2019
Multigrain Snack Bar with Chocolate
By The DAHLC
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Fortunately for you, chocolate can be a part of a healthy diet. Like any food, the less processed it is, the better it is. In this case, more cocoa and less added fat and sugar allows us to increase our phytonutrient intake without empty calories. Phytonutrients are natural chemicals produced by plants […]
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November 1, 2018
Turkey Cranberry Meatballs Recipe
By The DAHLC
Although these make the perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas side, why limit yourself to season? Sweet, tender and packed with flavor, these delicious Turkey Cranberry Meatballs are perfect any time of year!
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October 29, 2018
Cranberries, like many berries, are a good source fiber and vitamin C, an anti-oxidant. Additionally, the phytonutrients in cranberries may be anti-inflammatory. All may prove beneficial for better circulation, a healthy heart, and in cancer prevention. Say no to the can, and try this jam! Calories: 26 | Protein: 0g | Carbs: 7g | Total Fat: […]
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October 4, 2018
By The DAHLC
If you’re like me you may have wondered: “What really is the difference between a sweet potato and a yam?” To clear up the confusion we need to go back to the early 1900’s when sweet potato growers needed a term to differentiate the orange fleshed sweet potato from white fleshed varieties. Thus, the term […]
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September 25, 2018
5 Reasons Why You’re Always Hungry (And How To Fix It)
It’s been a mere hour and 32 minutes since your last meal, and you’re spending more time thinking about what you’re going to eat next than you are finishing up that project due by the end of the day. You feel like you’re eating enough, but no matter what you put in your body, you […]
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September 11, 2018
Making the Grade: A+ Lunches & Apples!
By The DAHLC
The fall season brings the start of a new school year, and welcomes in “new” produce, notably apples! For an A+ grade this season in healthy eating, make gradual changes with your dietary choices. Lunch is a great meal to start with and by packing your lunch, it can help you plan for better options […]
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July 24, 2018
With tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, bell peppers, celery and basil – this nutrient-rich, satisfying salad-in-a-glass, cool and complex soup blends the perfect balance of vegetables, herbs, and spices. Would you like to try this out before you make it yourself? We will be providing free samples under the stairs of the DAHLC on Aug 6! Calories: 101 […]
June 26, 2018
By The DAHLC
Cal: 224 | Carb: 44g | Fat: 3g | Protein: 10g | Fiber: 4g | Servings: 3 | Serving Size: 2 cups Ingredients 1 large banana, fresh 3 cups frozen peaches, unsweetened 1 T. honey 1.5 t cinnamon, ground .5 t vanilla extract 2 cups plain, low-fat yogurt 3 cups ice cubes Directions Combine all […]
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May 24, 2018
By The DAHLC
Calories: 83 | Protein: 1.0g | Carbohydrates: 18.8g | Total Fat: 0.3g | Yield: Approx. 5 servings (1/2 cup per serving) Ingredients -3⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar -2 tablespoons basil, chiffonade -4 cups strawberries, hulled and halved, -plus 5 berries, coarsely chopped -1 tablespoon dark honey Preparation In a small non-aluminum saucepan, bring the vinegar to a […]
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April 30, 2018
By The DAHLC
Fresh Avocado & Tomato Salad Calories: 78 | Protein: 1.9g | Carbohydrates: 7.7g | Total Fat: 5.4g Yield: 4 servings (1 1⁄2 cups per serving) Ingredients 2 cups fresh tomato (any variety) 1 Avocado Juice of 1⁄2 lime Black pepper to taste 2 T. basil, chiffonade 4 ounces spring greens Preparation Core and cut tomatoes […]