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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

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...