Chicken Veggie Wrap with Hummus

Chicken Veggie Wraps with Hummus

This simple chicken veggie wrap with hummus is so delicious and flavorful! Layered with hummus, chopped chicken, fresh veggies, and feta cheese! They’re perfect for a simple lunch or dinner.   Summer will be here soon, and so will fresh veggies straight from your garden or a farmer’s market. This makes it a perfect time to…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | May 20, 2023
Woman in yellow shirt sneezing

Eight allergy-fighting foods to tame your seasonal allergies

Seasonal sniffles, sneezes, and itches got you down? Certain foods may ease your allergy symptoms.   Spring is a beautiful time of year with the reawakening of new growth in dormant plants. But for many, it’s also a reawakening and a reminder of its allergy season triggered by all the grass, pollen, and mold. Everything…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | May 12, 2023
zesty Black Bean Dip 2

Zesty Black Bean Dip

Impress guests with this irresistibly healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make dip by serving it with various fresh veggies or tortilla chips made for scooping.    It’s time to elevate your game day snacks (or for any gathering of friends or family) with this taste-bud tantalizing Zesty Black Bean Dip. If you’re looking for a unique but…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Apr 28, 2023
Too busy to eat

Nine ways even the busiest person can still eat healthily

When life gets busy is when people tend to put healthy eating on hold.   If you cannot let a single second of the day be wasted, you are likely the same person who doesn’t find time to eat healthily. You probably always need more hours to plan, and as a result, it makes eating…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Apr 21, 2023
herbs and spices for flavoring foods

Delicious ideas for flavoring foods when following a low-sodium diet

Cutting back on salt doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. There are options for adding taste to your food without picking up the salt shaker.   If you think following a low-sodium diet will be bland and tasteless, think again. Yes, I agree salt does make foods taste good. But it’s possible to reduce salt intake without…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Apr 8, 2023
White plate with pickle

Why Crash Diets Will Only Capsize Your Weight Loss Efforts And What To Do Instead

Crash diets rarely last for the long term. The best diet plan is one that stresses realistic long-term expectations.   One of the worst things you can do when attempting to reach a healthier body weight is to follow a ‘crash” diet.  Crash dieting takes on many forms – fasting, detox programs, yo-yo diets, ‘cleanses,’…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Jan 3, 2023
Spiced walnuts

Sweet and Spicy Heart-Healthy Walnuts

Get the best of both worlds for a delicious, heart-healthy treat   Imagine walking into your home wafting with the aroma of holiday spices. But you don’t have to imagine! Instead, you can make this holiday heart-healthy “candied” walnut recipe and smell the warm richness. And if your taste buds love sweet and spicy blended…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Dec 10, 2022
Meal prepping with containers

Smart Ideas Making Food Prepping Easy and Fun

Freshen up your weekly meal plan with food prep!   Envision coming home after a long day to a meal already prepped and ready for you to enjoy. You don’t have to imagine anymore. It can be your reality when you embrace ‘food prepping.’ Food prepping is a commonly used term to prepare foods ahead…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Sep 10, 2022
Chicken Skillet with Olives and Tomatoes

Skillet Chicken with Olives and Tomatoes

A must-make healthy Mediterranean meal that’s budget-friendly too!   Here’s a simple recipe that will be a family favorite, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Ready in less than 30 minutes, you’ll be savoring the taste of the Mediterranean in no time. Even better, everything cooks in one skillet, so fewer dishes to clean means more…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Aug 13, 2022
watermelon on ice

Now’s the Time to Celebrate Summer Fruit

Give your taste buds a treat with these power foods.   Summer is here, reminding us why this season is to be enjoyed for many reasons. But, one of the best is that summer is the perfect season for enjoying eating more fruit. First, it’s when many fruits are ripe, available, least expensive, and taste…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Jun 26, 2022