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Nutrition Counseling

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jennifer

Do you know that many insurance companies offer coverage for nutrition counseling? Personal Choice and Keystone Health Plan East offer 6 visits with an in-network Registered Dietitian each calendar year.  Visits are coverage at 100% with no co-payment or referrals needed.  Aetna also offers coverage as well with some plans requiring only small co-payments. Currently […] Continue reading →

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Tomato

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Jennifer

The tomato, which is generally thought of as a vegetable, is actually a fruit.  The tomato plant originated in South America and was spread around the world by the Spanish who colonized the Americas.  Today the tomato is one of the top foods consumed throughout the world. Tomatoes grow in a number of varieties from […] Continue reading →

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Tomato Mozzarella and Basil Salad

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Jennifer

Tomato Mozzarella Salad Print Recipe type: Salad Author: Jennifer Lynn-Pullman Serves: 2-4 Ingredients 2 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese 3-4 large Plum Tomatoes 6 large Basil Leaves Balsamic Vinegar to drizzle Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions Slice plum tomatoes in 1/4 inch slices. Place slices on a serving plate in a single layer. Slice mozzarella […] Continue reading →

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Nobody Likes Brown Guacamole

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Diva Dietitian

Here is a quick tip to keep your homemade guacamole looking green.

Yes, guacamole quickly turns brown even if stored in an airtight container due to the oxidation that occurs with the avocados.  Even though the … 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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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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Protein Dip

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Jennifer

I experimented on my family and friends with this protein packed dip.  I have used plain greek yogurt as a dip before, but the dips always became runny.  I saw a similar recipe that used cream cheese as well.  The greek yogurt and light cream cheese became a great combination.  I used a spice blend […] Continue reading →

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Locavore Adventure

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Diva Dietitian

What a lovely sunny cool and breezy morning.  I started my day with a fabulous Yoga class at Cornerstone with @Balance4Life followed by a locavore adventure to the Doylestown Farmers Market.

What is a Lovavore?
A locavore … Continue reading →

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