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Create a SMART New Year’s Resolution
By Avance Care Registered Dietitian Mindy McCullough, MS, RD, LDN The start of a new year means a clean slate, a chance to re-focus,...
Celebrating with Intimate Holiday Gatherings
By Avance Care Registered Dietitian Mindy McCullough, MS, RD, LDN The 2020 holiday season is in full swing and this year’s celebrations look...
How to Prioritize Nutritional Foods for Better Health This Holiday Season
You have probably indulged more this year than normal and that’s ok – it has been a year of out of the ordinary! For millions of Americans,...
Mindful Eating Throughout the Holiday Season
By Grace Burton, MS, RD, LDN The holidays are approaching fast and this usually means more celebrations filled with extra sweets and treats. Given...
Pregnancy Superfoods
Written by: Julia Bumpus, MS, RDN, LDN Although pregnancy seems like a great time to eat for two and really indulge, but it’s actually more...
Meal Planning in the Virtual Learning Age
By Erin Decker, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES Back-to-school is looking a little different these days. For many families in the Triangle,...
Fall in North Carolina – What’s in Season?
By Bonnie Wilson, MS, RDN, LDN A new season has arrived! Many of us tend to enjoy fall because of the cooler temperatures and colorful leaves, but...
Pumpkin: Seasonal Fad or Nutritional Powerhouse?
By Bonnie Wilson, MS, RDN, LDN Pumpkin season is upon us! It is impossible not to notice all the new pumpkin inspired products that are introduced...
Thriving With Diabetes Virtual Classes
By Erin Decker, MS, RDN, LDN, CDE Can you cure diabetes? What’s the best diet for diabetes? Did I cause my diabetes? Will I always have to take...
Recipes
Classic Meatloaf
Written by: Erin Decker, MS, RDN, LDN, CDE Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Makes: 6 servings Ingredients ½ cup oats4 ounces cremini mushrooms (about 1 ½ cups)1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided½ cup finely chopped onion½ cup finely chopped...
Tofu Tacos
Written by: Julia Bumpus, MS, RDN, LDN Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Ingredients Tofu Crumbles:Makes: 4 servings (2 cups total) 1 tablespoon canola oi1 tablespoon Tamari brand or other gluten free soy sauce (Be sure to read labels because not all brands...
Crock Pot Salsa Chicken with Black Beans and Corn
Written by: Grace Burton, MS, RDN, LDN Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 6 hours Makes: 4 servings Ingredients 1, 15 ounce can of no salt added corn, rinsed and drained1, 15 ounce can of no salt added black beans, rinsed and drained1 pound boneless, skinless...
Campfire/Grilled Foil Pack
By Nadeen Risi, MS, RDN, LDN Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Makes: 3 servings Ingredients: 3 chicken sausage links, sliced½ yellow onion, sliced½ medium zucchini, sliced in half moons½ medium squash, sliced in half moons1 orange bell pepper, sliced1...
Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
By Nadeen Risi, MS, RDN, LDN Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Makes: 6 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons peanut butter1 medium banana, mashed¼ cup uncooked oatmeal½ cup egg whites1 scoop vanilla protein (we used ON Gold Standard Whey Protein)1 teaspoon...
Greek Turkey Burgers
Written by: Grace Burton, MS, RDN, LDN Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Makes: 5 servings Ingredients 1 ½ pounds 93% lean ground turkey 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, finely...