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SOS - I thought keeping basil in a cup of water would prevent it from wilting. Any other ideas?
1yr
reneeeats's post
  • DietIDdietitian Try placing fresh rinsed leaves between sheets of damp paper towels or tucked between the fold of a large damp tea towel. Store in the refrigerator. The jar trick might work better if you cover it...
  • reneeeats Will try this next time. Thank you!
  • Mirsansone I’m always trying to find ways to keep my herbs fresh.
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Ok not the healthiest, but my son loved making these mini donuts or “gulab jamun” with his grandma.
1yr
Getting him excited about cooking has really helped him take ownership of his own healthy eating ...
Getting him excited about cooking has really helped him take ownership of his own healthy eating habits.
  • DietIDdietitian I love getting kids involved in cooking! It makes them feel so empowered!
When I’m craving sweets, I do this instead!
1yr
Pitted dates, a dollop of unsalted peanut butter, and a dash of cinnamon. The kids will eat these...
Pitted dates, a dollop of unsalted peanut butter, and a dash of cinnamon. The kids will eat these “date boats” for dessert too!
  • allhatsoff2yu I grew up eating dates with peanut butter from the time I was about nine years old. Still a favorite sweet treat and my grandkids love it as well!
I conquered the The Add Dairy Challenge - 7 days!
1yr
DianneZimmermanHeinz's post
Kick your cravings with this simple tip!
1yr
Whether in an office, at home, or on the go, keep a few pieces of hand fruit at arm's length duri...
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...
  • 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!
  • DietIDdietitian That's awesome!!!!
Curry in a Hurry? No Worry!
1yr
For a warm, flavorful dinner in less than 30 minutes, try this shortcut curry! You can use any ve...
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, ...
3rd snow day in a row means we make lazy breakfast- uttapam!
1yr
This is a traditional South Indian rice and lentil pancake. The trick is the Indian store sells r...
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...
  • DietIDdietitian Looks so good! How is uttapam different from dosa?
  • reneeeats The batter is a little thicker, and when cooking, just pour the batter and don’t spread it.
Need veggie inspiration? Remember the 3-color rule!
1yr
Got some veggies in the crisper/freezer but not sure what to make? Think color -- choose 3 differ...
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...
  • DianaO I love the idea of a 3 color rule- I am going to adopt that!
Does Almond Milk qualify as dairy?
1yr
  • reneeeats I don’t think so, but I know it is classified as “milk.” @DietIDdietitian can weigh in
  • 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 😉
1yr
DietIDdietitian's post
  • reneeeats We make animal toasts all the time to get the kids to eat chia seeds and new fruit!