This healthy snack offers a satisfying combination of flavor and crunch. They’re simple to make and easy to pack as a snack. To Make: Slice two large sweet potatoes very thinly using a mandolin or the slicer on a food processor.  Lay slices out on a parchment lined cookie tray that has been sprayed with [...]

  Here’s a Great Recipe, submitted by Jill Gregory, our Certified Nutritionist.  This stuffing has a great balance of carbohydrates and fat. Add a protein such as turkey, pork or chicken breast for a complete meal.     Whole Wheat Cranberry Walnut Stuffing    10 Servings  ~ 3/4 Cup Nutrition Per Serving Calories:
235 Protein:
< 1 grams [...]

My journey to finding the perfect “Kale Chip” recipe began when I picked up a container of them at the new Whole Foods in East Cobb.  By the time I turned onto Johnson Ferry Road, they were gone!  At $8.00 a pop, I figured I needed to find a way to make Kale Chips at [...]

This is one of my favorite recipes from Venice Nutrition. At first glance you may be astounded at the 3 lbs of chicken breast required. My eyes pretty much popped out when I saw that. I said “there’s no way I can do this”. But I followed the recipe to a “T” and it was [...]

To get the most nutrition out of your calories, choose foods packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients—and lower in calories. Pick fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat dairy more often. Be aware of portion sizes. Even low-calorie foods can add up when portions are larger than you need. The American Dietetic [...]

Real simple magazine recently asked the country’s top dietitians and nutritionists to select the top foods that we should incorporate into our daily diets. Here are the top picks, plus some simple and delicious preparation suggestions.