Butternut squash is one of my favorite autumn vegetables. It has a sweetness that is not overbearing and it is extremely versatile. You can add it to meals like soups and casseroles, but it’s also a great ingredient in baked goods! Swap out the pumpkin for butternut squash in most recipes, even pumpkin pie. You …
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Check out this video by Dr. Greger explaining weight loss and why we don’t lose as much as we expect. https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-3500-calorie-per-pound-rule-is-wrong/?utm_source=NutritionFacts.org&utm_campaign=3b7db588df-RSS_VIDEO_DAILY&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_40f9e497d1-3b7db588df-26399017&mc_cid=3b7db588df&mc_eid=d3dd0992a9
We are excited to introduce a new recipe as part of our collection of five-ingredient meals! This Cauliflower Tikka Masala with Chickpeas is ready in about 10 minutes and does not require a shopping cart full of groceries. The simple addition of a 15 oz. jar of tikka masala sauce to the cooked cauliflower gives …
Monthly Newsletter – September 18, 2019 Morsel of the MonthIt’s no secret that we love to cook at Athens Nutrition but like you, most nights we are just trying to get a healthy meal on the table with little fuss and no extra dishes to wash. We firmly believe that great cooking starts with smart …
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Craving something sweet and chocolatey? Look no further! We are closing out our cooking class series with a quick and easy no-bake treat! These Chocolate Cherry Haystacks from Ellie Krieger, RD, require just 3-ingredients and take a total of 20 min. Each yummy morsel is filled with fiber-rich shredded wheat and two anti-inflammatory powerhouses, dried …
As we continue with the theme of simplified cooking, this next recipe does not disappoint. In less than 20 minutes, you can have a delicious ‘cheese’ sauce perfect for mac and cheese, vegetables or nachos! Amazingly, without incorporating any cheese into this sauce, you’re able to create the same savory, nutty flavor of regular cheese. …
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Satisfying meals don’t have to include countless ingredients. A couple of pantry staples and a few fresh finds can make for a delicious dish. I recently presented a cooking workshop featuring five-ingredient meals where the participants learned how to cook fast and healthy recipes consisting of five ingredients or less. So over the next couple …
My husband LOVES tomatoes! Every year he plants and nurtures heirloom tomato plants from seed. He starts the incubation in the middle of winter, in his greenhouse, and when his toddlers are ready for tomato kindergarten, he gives them protection from squirrels in their custom-built screened enclosures. All of his care and attention is worth …
Thanks to my gardener husband, I have a bounty of fresh herbs to enjoy all spring and summer. But when winter sets in, I’m back to buying overpriced, uninspired herbs from the supermarket. No longer! Thanks to one of my favorite magazines, Cooks Illustrated, I picked up one of the best tips (it’s right up …
True confessions. I love sweets, especially ice cream. This week I experimented with skipping my after dinner sugary treats and to my surprise, it wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be (once I got through the first few days). Instead of my usual ice cream, I made this no added sugar, cold and …
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