Grilled Mixed Vegetable Bundles
By: Jodie Shield, RD Who said vegetables are a pain? It doesn’t get any easier than cooking them on the grill. And I want to let you in on a secret: wrapping them in foil makes clean up a snap....
View ArticleTop 7 Foods for Healthier Eyes
For improved eye health, take a closer look at your grocery list. Guest Post By: Bryton Ashman, Dominican University Nutrition and Dietetics Student Our eyes are one of the most fascinating and complex...
View ArticleChicken with Feta and Black Olives
Packed with Mediterranean flavors, this light chicken dish is heart-healthy and a breeze to make. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN When I’m short on time and want a home cooked meal, Chicken with Feta and...
View Article10 Healthy Breakfasts Under 10 Minutes
Ready … Set … Breakfast is served! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RD In a rush? No time to make breakfast? Kids aren’t hungry? Sound familiar? These are some of the most common reasons why kids (and parents!)...
View ArticleGrilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers
Celebrate National Chicken Month – White or Dark Meat, You Decide! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN My family loves chicken, but alas, our house is divided. Should you eat white meat or dark meat? My older...
View ArticleGo Fish! 5 Tips for Getting Kids to Take a Bite
How to get your kids hooked on fish and lure them toward a lifetime of healthy eating. By: Jodie Shield, RD Is your family eating seafood twice a week? According to the most recent Dietary Guidelines,...
View ArticleSloppy-O- Joes
Transform traditional sloppy joes into something homemade and healthy! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN One of my all-time favorite comfort foods is a sloppy joe sandwich. But the thought of pouring a can...
View ArticleLightened-Up Baked Beans Ludington-Style
Simmer these rich, smokey-flavored baked beans in a slow-cooker and be the hit at your next family get-together or neighborhood picnic. By: Jodie Shield, RD Can you imagine a summer picnic without...
View ArticleEating Blueberries Helps Lower Blood Pressure
A cup of blueberries a day may keep the doctor away! By: Jodie Shield, RDN If you’re a woman, between the ages of 45 and 65, and a berry lover, here’s another reason to go blue. A recent study...
View ArticleHow to Eat Healthy When It’s Hot!
Five tips to help you get dinner on the table without breaking a sweat! By: Jodie Shield, RD If you can't' stand the heat . . . get out of the kitchen. But your family's hungry, so what do you do?...
View ArticleStock Up on Beat-the-Heat Meals
Cool tips for stocking your kitchen with four healthy summer meals! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Scorching heat. Sticky humidity. If you can't stand the heat . . . get out of the kitchen! But your family...
View ArticleWhat is the Mediterranean Diet?
Discover the delicious truth about the world’s healthiest way of eating. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Olive oil. Ripe tomatoes. Feta cheese. Red Wine. The Mediterranean Diet is anything but a diet! It’s a...
View ArticleHow To Eat Healthy on Road Trips
Part II: What My Family Ate On Our Summer Vacation By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Family road trips - everyone has a story! I remember going on summer vacations with my parents and two brothers. Dad...
View ArticleNew and Improved Eat Healthy Homemade Meals App!
Check out my new and improved Time To Eat Healthy app and you’ll be making homemade meals in minutes – it’s free! By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN You’re craving a homemade meal with fresh, healthy...
View ArticleHow Often Should Kids Eat Fast Food?
Four quick tips to help your family make healthier fast food choices. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Friends, I have to get something off my registered dietitian nutritionist chest. Fast food doesn't...
View ArticleSeven Tips for Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables!
Got a picky eater refusing to eat vegetables? Discover the secrect to raising a healthy eater and veggie-lover. By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN The number one question parents ask me is . . . "How do I get...
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