When hunger strikes and you head to the kitchen to fix a meal or grab a snack, it helps to have healthy foods on hand so you can fill up without filling out your clothes. Although health experts tout certain “super foods” that are essential for the body, there are many healthy and versatile foods that … Continue reading →
You probably won’t be seeing calorie counts on most restaurant chain menus, in supermarkets or on vending machines anytime soon. Although the 2010 health care law charged the Food and Drug Administration with making that happen, writing a new menu labeling law “has gotten extremely thorny,” says FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg. The problem: who should be … Continue reading →
It’s National Nutrition Month, and the YMCA is offering classes to help you become more informed about what you eat and to help you develop sound eating habits. Classes are free and open to everyone. You don’t need to register. Classes will be held at 5:30 p.m. on March 12 and 10:30 a.m. on … Continue reading →
Still shopping around for a nutrition plan that will work best for you? U.S. News evaluated and ranked almost 30 diets with the input of a panel of health experts. To be top-rated, a diet had to be “relatively easy to follow, nutritious, safe and effective for weight loss and against diabetes and heart disease,” according to … Continue reading →
Nutrition experts gathered recently in Washington, D.C., for the second annual Food Day. Here’s some of their predictions for our future food: Healthier processed foods A variety of salt substitutes will have been developed and added to soups, baked goods and condiments, predicts Michael Jacobson, executive director of … Continue reading →
The fall harvest season brings a whole new assortment of delicious and heart-healthy fresh fruits and vegetables. Apples, pears, broccoli and Brussels sprouts are fresh in the market — or in your garden. “Autumn is a time to shift from the seed fruit that we eat in the summer to all the nutrition-rich goodies, like the grapes … Continue reading →
You don’t have to gamble on getting a healthy meal at Hollywood Casino. That’s the beauty of the Epic Buffet at the downtown casino. You’re in charge of your menu. From Italian herb-baked chicken and flaky tilapia to fresh veggies, like tarragon-steamed broccoli and roasted cauliflower, there’s something every day for those counting … Continue reading →
There are 27 pitas on the menu weighing in with less than 450 calories. Extreme Pita’s menu is a collaboration of many different pita sandwiches, each freshly-made and grilled to your specifications right before your eyes. … Continue reading →
New to the Baton Rouge area is Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches, which opened in November in the Target shopping center on Siegen Lane. Which Wich? offers both sandwiches and salads that you customize by selecting your favorite ingredients. There are plenty of vegetarian options, such as tomato, avocado and black bean patty, and … Continue reading →
Outback is certainly known for its steaks, but the menu offers plenty of other choices as well. And here’s one that’s not just a delicious choice, but a healthy one as well. Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie is a generous dose of plump, fresh shrimp sprinkled with seasonings and delicately grilled. It’s served with remoulade sauce. Continue reading →
Set out a platter of these skewers and the crowd will go wild. They’re served with a creamy garlic-dill dip for fantastic flavor. Ingredients: 1 clove garlic 1/8 tsp. salt 1 tsp. minced dill ¼ cup fat-free sour cream ½ cup plain fat-free yogurt Continue reading →
DeAngelo’s is known for its pizzas, calzones and pasta dishes … not exactly diet food. Most items on the menu here are filled with a variety of cheeses and meats - bleu cheese and parmesan, pepperoni and sausage, not to mention delicious cream and tomato sauces. But the menu also features fresh, tasty salads, according … Continue reading →
One way to make sure you’re eating a healthy diet is to make it colorful. Leafy greens, red tomatoes, orange carrots, yellow peppers, blueberries. That’s the advice of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which last summer unveiled a new icon to help consumers make better food choices. Take a look. … Continue reading →
It’s smart to watch your waistline, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up those visits to your favorite restaurant. More and more eateries are offering light menus with delicious choices. Just look at Copeland’s. Manager Rob Irwin says patrons can choose from a “lite” menu of entrees under 550 calories. Try dishes like … Continue reading →
As if to completely sabotage those New Year’s Resolutions, the month of February brings more opportunities to satisfy that sweet tooth. Who can resist the Valentine chocolates that seem to be displayed front and center in every grocery and drug store you visit? They’re so hard to resist - buttercreams, nut clusters, truffles, chocolate-covered marshmallow … Continue reading →
INGREDIENTS: 3 cups uncooked string beans, washed and well-drained, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 spray of cooking spray 2 tsp. jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced or 1 medium Thai chile, seeded and minced* 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed 1 cup light coconut milk, divided Continue reading →
Just because you’re trying to get fit doesn’t mean you can’t dine out anymore. Some people are counting calories while others are cutting out salt. Still others are watching their cholesterol. Fortunately, many restaurants have added healthy or “light” meals to their menus. And Carrabba’s is one of those. Although Carrabba’s is … Continue reading →