Did you know that asparagus is a member of the lily family? Lilies have long been part of Easter celebrations. Since asparagus is in peak season during spring, it also makes a perfect addition to Easter traditions. Sometimes referred to as the aristocrat of vegetables, asparagus adds beauty to any table. It is as nutritious [...]
Spring signals asparagus season
Posted by Theresa Stahl RD LDN on April 9, 2012
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Get Your Plate in Shape – National Nutrition Month 2012
March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape.” National Nutrition Month is sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), formerly the American Dietetic Association (ADA), the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Tips from AND to get your plate in shape include: • Make half [...]
Posted by Theresa Stahl RD LDN on March 3, 2012
http://theresastahl.us/blog/2012/03/03/get-your-plate-in-shape-national-nutrition-month-2012/
Hooray for Leap Day and Tips to Save Time in the Kitchen Every Day
Today is Leap Day! Today we get what most of us want all year long – extra time! I admit I am thankful for the extra day to meet my February deadlines. So I say, “Hooray for leap day!” Why leap day? We have the extra day every four years because it actually takes the [...]
Posted by Theresa Stahl RD LDN on February 29, 2012
http://theresastahl.us/blog/2012/02/29/hooray-for-leap-day-and-tips-to-save-time-in-the-kitchen-every-day/
Hail to Kale
Kale is not just for garnishing anymore! From crispy chips to rich soups, kale is showing up and adding color, interest and nutrients to plates from here to there. I’d like to add my praise in this hail to kale! Kale is a true super food! It’s what we, in the nutrition field, call a [...]
Posted by Theresa Stahl RD LDN on January 29, 2012
http://theresastahl.us/blog/2012/01/29/hail-to-kale/
It’s Tea Time
There’s nothing like relaxing by a crackling fire and sipping soothing hot tea, especially on a cold damp day like today. With so many choices on the store shelves, the possibilities are endless. Some of my favorites include pomegranate green, chai green, blueberry green, and orange and spice black. The benefits of tea are no [...]
Posted by Theresa Stahl RD LDN on December 27, 2011
http://theresastahl.us/blog/2011/12/27/its-tea-time/
Delicious Cranberry-Onion Relish
I’ve been making this cranberry-onion relish every year since 1992 when my November/December issue of Eating Well magazine arrived in the mail brimming with inspiring recipes, including this one. As a lover of all things made with onions, I was immediately enticed to try it! It was a hit and I’ve been making it ever since. [...]
Posted by Theresa Stahl RD LDN on November 23, 2011
http://theresastahl.us/blog/2011/11/23/delicious-cranberry-onion-relish/
Juicy Jewels
This weekend, I enjoyed my first bowl of juicy, glistening red jewels, otherwise known as pomegranate arils. That’s right – it’s that wonderful time of year – pomegranate season! Pomegranate arils are full of delicious, nutrient-rich, sweet-tart juice surrounding small white crunchy seeds. I’m always thrilled to see beautiful fresh pomegranates in the grocery store. [...]
Posted by Theresa Stahl RD LDN on November 14, 2011
http://theresastahl.us/blog/2011/11/14/juicy-jewels/
Butternut squash and apple soup
Recently, I enjoyed a delicious butternut squash and apple soup at a restaurant with a dear friend and I knew I would have to try to recreate that soup. There are many variations of nourishing soup made with the dynamic duo of butternut squash and apple. Some use apple cider as part of the liquid and I [...]
Posted by Theresa Stahl RD LDN on November 8, 2011
http://theresastahl.us/blog/2011/11/08/butternut-squash-and-apple-soup/
Today is Food Day!
The Center for Science in the Public Interest organized Food Day to encourage Americans to change the way we eat and think about food, stating, “The foods we eat should promote, not undermine, our good health.” The 6 Food Day Principles of Food Day are to: 1. Reduce diet-related disease by promoting healthy food 2. Support sustainable [...]
Posted by Theresa Stahl RD LDN on October 24, 2011
http://theresastahl.us/blog/2011/10/24/today-is-food-day/
An Apple a Day
An apple a day keeps the doctor away Apple in the morning – doctor’s warning Roast apple at night – starves the doctor outright Eat an apple going to bed – knock the doctor on the head Three each day, seven days a week – ruddy apple, ruddy cheek This poem by an unknown writer [...]
Posted by Theresa Stahl RD LDN on October 22, 2011
http://theresastahl.us/blog/2011/10/22/an-apple-a-day/
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