Monthly Archives: June 2012

Weight Loss Surgery Friendly Menu

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Jennifer

Ralic’s Steakhouse in Haddonfield, NJ., has introduced a menu spefically designed for weight loss surgery patients.  Owner David Ralic, who underwent a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, developed the menu with the assistance of his surgeon and dietitian.  The Weight Is Over menu contains 3-4 oz portions of protein combined with healthy vegetables and starches.  There are sugar […] Continue reading →

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Great Dressings for Your Salads

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Jennifer

  Yes, I am putting in another plug for the Market at Delaware Vally College.  The Market has their own line of salad dressings, many of which are around 50 calories per serving (2 Tablespoons). They add great taste to your salads without hurting your calorie intake for the day.  My favorite is the Vidalia […] Continue reading →

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Raspberries

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Jennifer

We have raspberries!  Two of my three raspberry bushes have fruit.  I picked a small bowl and ate them for breakfast with strawberries and a vanilla yogurt.  Raspberry bushes are very harding and easy to grow in most climates.  Rasberries not only are red in color, but also can be found in black, purple, and […] Continue reading →

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Now, I’ve seen everything- Steaks at the Dollar Tree

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Kristie Finnan

Now, I’ve seen everything. The Dollar Tree is selling Steaks for (of course) $1. I don’t know about you, but I am not comfortable buying meat from the Dollar Store- creeps me out.  These … Continue reading →

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Flip Flops, Seafood and Margaritas Please

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Kristie Finnan

This picture puts me in the mood for flip-flops, seafood and Margaritas (Rocks, No Salt- please!)
These hand-print/foot-print lobsters and little fish were created this afternoon on the deck while I painted our Dining Room. … Continue reading →

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Oh How My Garden Is Growing- Wordless Wednesday

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Kristie Finnan

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Easy Way to Eat More Veggies

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Jennifer

Do you need an easy way to include more vegetables in your meals?  Try stir-fry.  The word “fry” often scares folks off, but when using  just a few teaspoons of canola or peanut oil combined with broth of your choice you can cook these beautiful vegetables quickly and easily.  Last night I cooked broccoli, scallions, onion, […] Continue reading →

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NYC Soda Size Restrictions, My Thoughts

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Diva Dietitian

Here are my thoughts on the proposed government regulations on soda size in NYC….
To be honest, I think it’s a bunch of bologna! 
First of all, limiting the size of a soft drink to 16 ounces … Continue reading →

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Fresh from the Garden

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Kristie Finnan

Lettuce fresh picked from the garden!
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My Friend, The Potato

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Diva Dietitian

When you think of potatoes, what do you think of?

Mr. Potato head?

Shamrocks & Irish Potatoes?

French Fries?

Carbs!

It seems that since the adaptation of the Atkins & South Beach low-carb diet trends, the potato has somehow gotten … Continue reading →

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