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Latest HealthCastle.com Nutrition Articles - written by Registered Dietitians- Bring Some Sourness To Your Dining Table
The best part of summer is the tasting the abundance of sweet and juicy fruit. But sometimes, sour can be good too! Sports nutritionist Lesli Bonci talks about the potential health benefits of tart or sour cherries. Click to listen now - Can Frozen Desserts be part of a Diabetes Meal Plan?
Are you worried that you can't have ice cream, popsicles or other frozen desserts as part of your diabetes meal plan? You are not alone - this can be a challenge for many people who have diabetes. It is possible for people with diabetes to incorporate frozen desserts into a balanced diabetes meal plan. Click to read now - Three Easy Ways to Cook Fish at Home
Fish is a super-healthy choice, no doubt about it. But somehow, it seems, when you're making home meal selections, fish just never seems to end up on the menu. Instead, you're more likely to choose beef,pork, or chicken. Click to read now - Bring "Fancy Foods" into Your Home Kitchen
Think only TV chefs and top restaurants can get their hands on the gourmet ingredients needed to create fancy meals? Think again. I spotted some great new "fancy" foods to try at home at the 56th Summer Fancy Food Show and Food Fete in New York City. Click to read now - Frozen Drinks Hall of Shame
Few people would eat ice cream every day, but many of us will buy one or more iced drinks to quench our thirst on a hot summer day. Frappuccinos (frozen coffee-type blended beverages), milkshakes and slurpees have permanent spots on the top frozen drinks list. Click to read now - Say Cheese: Comparing the Nutrition of Different Cheeses
Ah, cheese. Whether served as a garnish, a topping, or paired with wine, cheese satisfies cheese lovers' taste buds while adding a nutritional component, too. Have you ever wondered about the basic characteristics of the cheeses found in your local supermarket or specialty cheese shop? Comparing the nutritional values and characteristics of some cheese categories may help you navigate the ever-expanding cheese offerings available today. Click to read now - Kitchen Makeover: Toss The Junk and Stock Your Kitchen with Healthier Food
For many of us, junk food is much more tempting when it's within easy reach. If it's out of sight, it is probably out of mind - and won't be calling your name every time you walk past it. So go take a deep dive into your kitchen and get rid of all the junk that your body doesn't need, and trade up for something healthier that is deserving of permanent citizenship in your home! Click to read now - July Theme - Summer Eating
Outdoor activities naturally rise in July and August - school is out for the summer, longer daylight hours, local produce is at its peak - and we find ourselves enjoying the great outdoors in the form of backyard grilling, concerts in the park, and local food festivals. So whether you're hosting an outdoor get-together, planning a picnic, or packing for a family vacation keep it healthy, happy and fun all summer long! Click to read now - Food of the Month - Cherries
Summer is here and there is no better time to enjoy a bowl of chilled sweet cherries! This month, we chose to feature this dessert-like fruit, which is unmatched by any other fruits for its sweet indulgence. Whether you choose the premium, golden Rainier cherries, dried tart cherries, or the preserved bright-red maraschino cherries, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy them. Click to read now - The Secrets to Grilling Leaner Cuts of Pork: Tips From Grilling Experts
A slab of tender, fall-off-the-bones ribs probably comes to mind when you hear the words "grilling" and "pork." But did you know that ribs are one of the highest-fat cuts of pork? Lower-fat cuts of pork do exist, and with our tips, you can make healthy grilled pork without sacrificing flavor! Click to read now - Eight Ideas to Help you Lose Weight for Summer
All winter and spring you've been hiding under your layers. But now the first beacon of summer - Memorial Day - has passed, and summer is officially in full swing. It's time to finally shed your layers for warmer weather! If your diet hasn't been up to par and you're worried about shimmying into a swimsuit, don't despair. There's plenty of time to lose weight the healthy way and shed your cover-up with confidence. Click to read now
