Honey Mustard Salmon Fillets
Sunday Funday means it’s a new recipe day. Salmon is a super easy protein to make and incredibly versatile. A salmon salad for lunch or a gourmet salmon fillet for dinner. I am loving this recipe: – For one fish fillet*, mix 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon mustard (I used brown […]
Video – Ramadan Do’s & Don’ts (Webinar)
20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables
Two servings of fruit 2.5 servings of vegetables everyday, keeps the …dietitian away! Check out (and download) these 20 tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on how to increase fruit and veggie consumption. http://www.eatright.org/~/media/eatright%20files/nationalnutritionmonth/handoutsandtipsheets/nutritiontipsheets/20waystoenjoymorefruitsandvegetables.ashx
Feed Yourself – Basic Recipes: Chicken Breast I
The Feed Yourself series is dedicated to individuals that cook just for their selves. This goes out to everyone that finds them self wanting to cook but dreading the time, effort, and all the clean up needed to just cook for one. It can honestly be a quick, easy, and enjoyable process! Chicken breast is a […]
Wheat Berry Salad
Hello all, It’s Sunday Funday and that means it’s time for a new recipe post. Last week I tried making wheat berries. For those that may not be familiar, wheat berries are the whole grain form of wheat which means they are a whole grain. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber making them […]
Join Dua Live (Webinar Announcement)
Hello all, I am prepping for my first live session! Join me on Thursday (5/25) @ 6:30 pm CST. Ramadan (the Muslim month of fasting) is right around the corner. During this month Muslims fast (abstain completely) from food and drink, among other things, from sun up to sun down. For those of us in […]
Just 5% of Daily Salt Gets Added at the Table
“In a sampling of 450 U.S. adults, only 10 percent of salt, or sodium, in their diet came from food prepared at home. About half of that was added at the table. Instead, restaurant meals and store-bought foods — including crackers, breads and soups — accounted for 71 percent of salt intake, the study found.” […]
Taxing Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
The idea of taxing sugary beverages has been floating around for the past few years with some implementation world wide. A recent study has shown the positive potential (in terms of decreased consumption) of this tax. What are your thoughts on taxing sugary beverages? http://www.ift.org/food-technology/daily-news/2017/may/01/case-study-tax-may-lower-consumption-of-sugar-sweetened-beverages.aspx
Avocado & White Bean Salad with Vinaigrette
Hello all, I was visiting my family last weekend and found out that my brother has decided to try going vegan for a bit (or maybe forever, only time will tell). I cooked lunch one day and wanted to make something for him (since lunch was the Oven Fried Chicken recipe I shared a few […]
Eating Right Isn’t Complicated
Eating right isn’t complicated. Try following guidelines from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans: – Emphasize fruit, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat or fat-free milk and milk products. – Include lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts. – Make sure your diet is low in saturated fats, trans fats, salt (sodium) and added sugars. http://www.eatright.org/…/die…/eating-right-isnt-complicated