I cannot get through the day without several snacks! I usually have such a wide variety of snacks at my desk that my coworkers joke that I’m running a Mini Mart. Example… The above example is of a typical Kasey mid-morning snack (almonds, larabar, fruit). Here are some other healthy snack ideas… Half a peanut butter sandwich [...]
Once research surfaced that a chemical found in many plastics we use everday may be toxic, I made some changes at home to reduce our exposure. The potentially harmful chemical is called Bisphenol A (BPA) which can be found in plastic food containers, certain kinds of plastic bottles, plastic eating utensils, and linings of canned [...]
Yesterday was my godson’s 5th Birthday Party. My sister had a huge train spacewalk to entertain the kiddies… And lots of food… Fruit tray, tortilla chips, fresh salsa, vegetables tray, Doritos, potato chips Sandwiches with Cheese Chips with Nacho Cheese Hot Dogs and Homemade Chili What are some strategies to eating healthy at a party [...]
After hearing so much buzz about juicing, I knew I had to try it for myself… so a few months ago I bought a Breville’s Juice Fountain Compact. I must admit that I love juicing. Fresh juice from fruits and vegetables are full of cancer fighting phytochemicals and vitamins that are quickly absorbed into our bodies. My juicer [...]
Think about it… what’s in your fridge? Are the shelves filled with wholesome foods that make healthy eating a breeze? Or, is there some room for improvement? Here is a peek inside a dietitian’s refrigerator… Top shelf- almond milk, fat free- lactose free milk (Cory is lactose intolerant), lots of spinach, Brita water filter, [...]
Today’s recipe was inspired by a braised balsamic chicken recipe found by a coworker (Yes, dietitians do spend a great deal of their free time talking about food and recipes). I made a few modifications based on available ingredients and fresh vegetables in my kitchen. The ingredients I started with were… 8 pieces of Chicken Breast Tenderloins (not [...]
The other day I came across a journal article from the Institute of Food Technologists that discusses the potential health benefits and risks associated with drinking alcohol… specifically wine. Obviously, alcohol in excess has definite health risks such as liver failure. However, research shows that alcohol consumed in moderation may lower your chances of developing [...]
Since Cory and I have tightened our budget to save money for our honeymoon, we have been eating out less and less. I love eating out at Thai restaurants… my favorite dish is Shrimp Pad Thai. I found the perfect substitution to fulfill my Shrimp Pad Thai cravings at home… The listed ingredients are pretty [...]
It was a rainy, muddy day in Death Valley… Thankfully, I wore rain boots! Our tailgate was a success despite the rain and LSU’s loss The Game Day Taco Rolls I brought received lots of compliments… Taco Rolls Ingredients: ~3/4 bottle Picante Sauce 8 ounce container Fat Free Cream Cheese 4 ounces Low [...]
At times I have some serious sushi cravings… so when my friend Aegina suggested we go to dinner I knew I was in the mood for sushi! We decided on Rock-N-Sake in the Warehouse District of New Orleans… in my opinion Rock-N-Sake serves the best sushi in New Orleans. We started with an order of [...]
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