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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
Peanut Chicken with Rice Noodles
Written by: Nadeen Risi, MS, RD, LDN This quick, 30-minute dinner is the perfect meal for busy families and combines all of your nutrition in one bowl. Change up the variety of vegetables that go into it to create a meal that the whole family will love. Prep Time: 10...
Easy Bagel Recipe
Written by: Diane Butler, RDN, LDN, CDCES Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Makes: 4 servings Ingredients 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, whole wheat or gluten-free mix* (5 oz in weight) 2 teaspoons baking powder; make sure it’s not expired, or it won’t...
Sheet Pan Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken
Written by: Kathryn Cassellius, MS, RDN, LDN Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Makes: 5 servings Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces 3 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 3 fresh...
Create Your Own Trail Mix
Written by: Mindy McCullough, MS, RDN, LDN Total Time: 5 minutes Makes: 4.5-5.5 cups Serves: ~15 people Ingredients 1 ½ cups raw or dry-roasted unsalted almonds, pecans, walnuts, and/or cashews1 cup raw or dry-roasted unsalted sunflower seeds or pumpkin...
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...