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Refreshing and Healthier Beverage Options Besides Soda

If soda has been your go-to drink for quenching thirst each day, it’s time to rethink your drink. Drinking sugary soda is simply a bad idea for supporting good health. Multiple studies have found time and again, that consuming soda, including artificially sweetened or “diet” soda, can be harmful to your health. This finding was…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Apr 25, 2021
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Mediterranean Mixed Bean and Citrus Salad

Beautifully fresh and colorful, it’s the perfect side dish   There’s something so satisfying about Mediterranean salads. The nice variety of different tastes, colors, and tons of texture are such a refreshing change of pace. Here’s a beautifully fresh and colorful salad packed with delicious flavors and textures, everything you’d expect from a Mediterranean salad….

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Apr 15, 2021
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Smoked Cheddar and Veggie Muffin Tin Quiches

A crustless quiche with plenty of cheesy veggie goodness to go around   Just imagine, waking up to the smell of mild, hickory smoked cheddar wafting through the air waking you up saying, “Good Morning!” When served alongside sweet fresh berries, this quiche will “pop” with the tantalizing essence of savory, smoky, and full-bodied flavors…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Apr 1, 2021
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Apple Gouda Cheese Cookies

Cheese…in a cookie? It gets my seal of approval!   I know and love a good cookie when I eat one. And here’s a cookie my unofficial taste testers gave two thumbs up making me want to share the recipe with YOU! Once you make the recipe and try it out with your own taste…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Mar 10, 2021
Snacks

5 Snacks with misleading health halos

    Starting with rice cakes, for one…   Americans love their snacks and the snack industry knows this.  If you look at the global snacks market in 2018, it was valued at USD of 439.9 billion and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.2% from now to 2025. The…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Feb 14, 2021
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Vegetarian Vegetable Pasta Primavera

Oohh la la! This absolutely delicious and nutritious meal is the best. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this meal hits the hunger spot.   I recommend whole grain pasta (spaghetti, rotini, or bowtie) for an extra dose of protein, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and folate. This recipe is from my book, The Nourished Brain, The Latest…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Feb 3, 2021
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Sheet-Pan Roasted Honey Mustard Chicken and Vegetable Dinner

  Here’s your dinner winner for busy weeknights or relaxing weekends   Don’t you just love one-pan dinners? What can I say except they’re convenient, easy-to-assemble, making it a snap for getting a healthy meal on the table in under an hour. Best of all, no side dishes required and no major cleanup involved –…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Jan 20, 2021
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A Guide to Meal-Planning Your Way to a Healthier Brain

This article is a sample chapter from The Nourished Brain. Click this link to purchase the book on Amazon.com or read for free on Kindle Unlimited. Following a brain-healthy diet is not hard to do. All you need to do is decide what foods go on your plate, and when you have chosen well, the…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Jan 4, 2021
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Bite by Bite, Benefits of Healthy Eating Add Up Over Time

  Make every bite count…towards your health. I can’t begin to count how many times I’ve used this mantra in articles over the years. While very few (if any) of us have perfected this statement, the foods and beverages you consume profoundly impact your health over time. Science has proven this time and again that…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Jan 1, 2021
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Chia Seed Blueberry Banana Muffins

Moist, not too sweet, a nice blend of two fruits, and an interesting “crunch” courtesy of the chia seeds, this muffin has it all. Better yet, it provides several brain-boosting nutrients making this muffin a nutrient dense addition to any meal or snack. This is only one of the 17 brain-healthy recipes in my book,…

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By Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD | Dec 29, 2020