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Chicken Caesar Salad Lunch Wraps
If you are tired of the same boring sandwich for lunch, try this restaurant-style wrap. Use cooked rotisserie chicken from your grocery store to save time.
Arugula, Pear, Walnut & Pecorino Salad
Very simple yet beautiful, this is a classic salad in the south of Italy.
Green Bean "Fries"
French fries are an American favorite food, but they’re also loaded with unhealthy fat, calories, and carbohydrate. Try these "fries" for a healthier alternative and a way to help your kids eat more veggies.
Chopped Black Bean Chicken Salad
You can either use leftover chicken breasts for this quick and easy recipe or purchase a cooked rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store.
How to Make Winter Comfort Foods Healthier
It’s no surprise that winter comfort foods tend to be less than healthy. We’re craving warmth and something that gives us feelings of love and nostalgia. They tend to be filled with fat, salt, and carbohydrates—big on calories but not much in nutrition. Indulging in all that nostalgia has its health pitfalls, but there are ways to modify those comfort foods of our past to make them healthier.
Potato Casserole
A cheesy potato casserole is a holiday favorite for many families. However, this dish is typically loaded with calories, fat, and carbohydrates. This healthier version of potato casserole will save you several hundred calories and several grams of fat.
Ricotta, Grilled Eggplant, and Fresh Mint Bruschetta (Bruschetta Calabrese)
Author Amy Riolo says, "The popular Italian poet Gabriele D’Annunzio once described the view of the sea from Reggio Calabria as 'the most beautiful kilometer in Italy.' Known as the ancestral homeland to 20% of the Italian-American population, the southern Italian region was once home to powerful Greek and Byzantine colonies like the city of Crotone, where Pythagoras once formed a secret society of intellectuals. This recipe is popular in Calabria because it incorporates eggplant and ricotta—two widely celebrated ingredients—on their beloved country-style bread."
CKD Pre-Built Non-Dialysis Meal Plan
Because diabetes increases risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD), it's important to understand how to protect kidneys. Dietary measures like choosing whole foods, selecting heathy fats, and limiting sugar, unhealthy fats and processed foods are things you can do to protect your kidneys. We've put together some suggestions for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, plus tips to help with managing your plan. Find more Kidney-Friendly resources.
Salmon Stuffed with Spinach and Feta
This salmon dish is a great way to get in your heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids for the day. The spinach, feta and other seasonings give this nutritious dish extra flavor.
Mini Veggie Frittatas
Looking for a low-carb start way to start your day? These little frittatas make a quick and healthy breakfast! This recipe is just a start, so feel free to experiment with different veggies, such as zucchini, asparagus, or spinach.