In the early days of this pandemic, Americans were advised to stock up on frozen, canned and boxed products. After months of staying at home, you may find that these items are still lingering in your kitchen. While these products are very convenient, they are not always our first choice when preparing meals. We often …
Get an inside scoop on Athens Nutrition’s favorite foods. Have you ever wondered what your Athens Nutrition dietitians buy at the grocery store? Sure, we buy a lot of fruits and vegetables, but we save room for snacks, freezer foods, pantry staples and of course, dessert. We know some of these items may be hard …
Things are very uncertain right now. We are practicing social distancing, and restaurants in the area are closed for dine-in service. Whether or not we want to, we are cooking and eating at home. Some of us find solace in cooking, the act of feeding our families, that tiny bit of control we have in …
As we all find ourselves eating at home, coming up with creative ways to use our freshly stocked canned goods becomes a new challenge. Here are two ways to whip together an easy bean salad using chickpeas or any canned bean on your shelf. Canned beans are a hearty source of plant-based protein, rich in …
Three Fad Diet-Free Approaches to Healthy Eating We have spent the past few weeks discussing trending diets on this blog and in our newsletter. Maybe now you’re feeling good about bypassing strict food rules, but wondering where that leaves you. At Athens Nutrition, we believe in personalizing every approach. We develop eating plans that meet …
If you’re not a fan of tofu, this pan-seared, crispy tofu dish adapted from bon appetit Healthyish might change your mind. Browning the tofu adds much-needed texture and paired with the intense flavor of the mushrooms and soy glaze makes this meat-free dish a winner among both vegetarian and carnivores. I suggest using oyster and …
A plant-based diet can be a healthy eating pattern for most people; however, we are not required to label ourselves by diet terms such as vegan, vegetarian, etc. It is important to remember that eating more plant-based foods does not have to be an all or nothing commitment. You can certainly still improve your overall …
I made this for a recent family gathering and it was a hit. It’s versatile because you can serve it warm or make it ahead and serve it cold. For the noodles, choose your favorite spaghetti, thinner pasta is better. I used gluten-free brown rice pasta (Jovial brand) but any would work well. The ginger, …
when it’s summer and basil is growing wild in your garden, by all means, make basil pesto. In the middle of winter when fresh basil is scarce, kale is a great sub. You can find bunches of kale year round making it a perfect pesto swap and, it’s vibrant green color won’t turn brown like …
when it’s summer and basil is growing wild in your garden, by all means, make basil pesto. In the middle of winter when fresh basil is scarce, kale is a great sub. You can find bunches of kale year round making it a perfect pesto swap and, it’s vibrant green color won’t turn brown like …