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Homemade Mango Salsa for Taco Night!
I've been enjoying making homemade mango salsa for taco night at our house. Just a few ingredients - fresh mango, fresh cilantro, chopped red onion (but it prechopped when in a pinch for time), lim...
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DietIDdietitian Great idea, that looks amazing! I will definitely try it. So many ways to use it! Plus mangoes are so affordable right now. My supermarket is selling them for 49 cents each this week!
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reneeeats 49 cents?! Holy cow. K I am stocking up on mangos. We would eat them daily if they were in the house. We also get raw mango and pickle them with red chili.
3rd snow day in a row means we make lazy breakfast- uttapam!
This is a traditional South Indian rice and lentil pancake. The trick is the Indian store sells ready to use batter. Just add diced tomatoes, onions, chili, or coriander. My kids won’t eat onions i...
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DietIDdietitian Looks so good! How is uttapam different from dosa?
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reneeeats The batter is a little thicker, and when cooking, just pour the batter and don’t spread it.
Nuts are one of the most health-supporting foods you can choose!
Sugar or chocolate coated varieties don't count ;-)
Need veggie inspiration? Remember the 3-color rule!
Got some veggies in the crisper/freezer but not sure what to make? Think color -- choose 3 different color veggies for maximum nutrition, eye appeal, and flavor. Here I sauté gorgeous green asparag...
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DianaO I love the idea of a 3 color rule- I am going to adopt that!
When I’m craving sweets, I do this instead!
Pitted dates, a dollop of unsalted peanut butter, and a dash of cinnamon. The kids will eat these “date boats” for dessert too!
Does Almond Milk qualify as dairy?
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reneeeats I don’t think so, but I know it is classified as “milk.” @DietIDdietitian can weigh in
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DietIDdietitian For the increase dairy challenge, you certainly can use plant milks. Look for one that is fortified with calcium and vitamin D. Cheers!
Here's one way to get kids to eat more fruit 😉
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reneeeats We make animal toasts all the time to get the kids to eat chia seeds and new fruit!
Did You Know?
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies. Most of the time it can be prevented and reversed with iron-rich, healthy choices every day.
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reneeeats Great tips! My daughter has low iron, so I will be sneaking these items into her food!
Kick your cravings with this simple tip!
Whether in an office, at home, or on the go, keep a few pieces of hand fruit at arm's length during your day for instant satisfaction of your sweet tooth. Plus, fresh fruit is nature's decor, and s...
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reneeeats Tested this trick this week. I kept the clementines in a bowl on the counter instead of the fridge and the whole bag was gone in 3 days!
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DietIDdietitian That's awesome!!!!
Curry in a Hurry? No Worry!
For a warm, flavorful dinner in less than 30 minutes, try this shortcut curry! You can use any veggies you have already, and you can use meat/poultry/paneer in place of the tofu. For this version, ...