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Favorite Healthy Ways to Prepare Veggies from Dietetic Technicians

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 20:18:10 +0000

Despite knowing that vegetables contain lots of vitamins and minerals that are important for keeping us healthy, many people still choose not to consume vegetables on a regular basis for various reasons, most often because they don’t like the taste … Continue reading →

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Fun Valentine’s Day Kitchen Gadgets

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 05:50:34 +0000

Get your kitchen ready for Valentine’s Day with these fun budget-friendly Valentine’s Day kitchen gadgets – perfect for the cook in your household! If you aren’t sure what to make for Valentine’s Day, check out my meal plans, which contain … Continue reading →

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Health Benefits of Using an Air Fryer

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 05:33:50 +0000

(This web page contains affiliate links.) When I first started hearing about air fryers, I didn’t really understand what they were – I figured they involved fried food so I wasn’t very interested and didn’t pay much attention to them, … Continue reading →

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Five Simple Tips for Modifying Your Lifestyle

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 01:23:07 +0000

When it comes to healthy eating, do you feel you need to modify your lifestyle? Do you stock up on junk food when you go grocery shopping? Help yourself to too many servings at the dinner table? Even though many … Continue reading →

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Egg Facts 101

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 09:32:27 +0000

Do you remember the Incredible Edible Egg jingle? This jingle, which originally debuted in 1977, was introduced by the American Egg Board to increase awareness of the health benefits of eggs to consumers. The lyrics in the latest version of … Continue reading →

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Nutrition Myths Debunked

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 21:47:00 +0000

(This web page contains affiliate links.) Nutrition myths have been bouncing around the media for years, but are these myths accurate? How do you know what to believe and what not to believe? Time to set the facts straight and … Continue reading →

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Body Weight vs. Body Fat Percentage

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 22:31:00 +0000

(This web page contains affiliate links.) It is not unusual when trying to lose weight to see that the weight on the scale is increasing instead of decreasing as time goes on, despite the fact that you are eating properly, … Continue reading →

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Fun and Healthy Halloween Tips

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 07:00:38 +0000

Halloween Toys vs. Candy Which do children prefer? Children are just as likely to choose a toy as they are candy. In a study published in the Society for Nutrition Education Journal, children (ages 3-14) were offered one plate of … Continue reading →

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Favorite Healthy College Dorm Room Snacks from Dietetic Technicians

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 04:28:38 +0000

Living the college dorm room life usually includes late night food runs to the campus vending machines or closest convenience store for something salty or sugary to eat, and regular phone calls to the local pizza delivery service. These eating … Continue reading →

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Fruity Smoothie

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 19:35:25 +0000

Many people associate fruit smoothies with summer but I enjoy them year-round! There is almost always some sort of fresh fruit available for making a great-tasting smoothie at home, and if not, there is always the option of using canned fruit instead.

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Tuna English Muffin Sandwich

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 22:40:47 +0000

This all-time classic is one of my favorites! It’s quick and easy to make, and of course nutritious! A little about the history of English muffins – they were created in the 1800s by Samuel Bath Thomas.

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Bruschetta Pasta with Goat Cheese

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 22:25:01 +0000

I love pasta and appreciate that there are so many varieties of pasta to choose from these days! One of the most popular alternatives to the typical white pasta and wheat pasta is brown rice pasta.

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How to Read Produce Codes

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 04:07:50 +0000

Did you know that the stickers placed on fruit and vegetables at grocery stores do more than tell the checkout system what the price of your produce is? The produce code, known as the PLU code (price lookup number printed … Continue reading →

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Quick & Healthy No-Cook Brown Bag Lunches

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 03:47:41 +0000

Wouldn’t you love to have a stress-free lunch break during the work day, relaxing and eating a tasty healthy meal while reading a book or magazine, catching up on your social media, or just decompressing? Many people tend to spend … Continue reading →

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11 Green Foods for Boosting Your Health

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 22:41:37 +0000

There are lots of diets that promise to make you healthier and help you lose weight, but one of the simplest ways to improve your health is by going green with green food! We’re not just talking veggies either. Keep … Continue reading →

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Four Useful Tips for Buying the Best Olive Oil

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 23:30:57 +0000

If you’re on a mission to make olive oil a part of your clean, healthy lifestyle, you have probably noticed that there is an abundance of choices available when shopping for olive oil. While it might be tempting to choose … Continue reading →

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Five Surprising Facts About Food Sensitivities

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Tue, 02 May 2017 21:33:58 +0000

Did you know you could be suffering from a food sensitivity and not even know it? Many people do not realize that symptoms such as migraine headaches, IBS, fibromyalgia, and eczema might be a result of a food item or … Continue reading →

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Three Essential Facts About Body Detoxes

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 23:24:08 +0000

To prepare for her role in the movie Dreamgirls, Beyoncé turned to the Master Cleanse method to flush out her system and slim down. She reportedly dropped 20 pounds by forgoing solid foods and consuming only a lemonade-like drink (with … Continue reading →

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Natural Products Expo West 2017: Some of My Favorite Things

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 22:32:38 +0000

Every year when I attend the Natural Products Expo in Anaheim, I wonder beforehand what the trends will be for this annual huge foodie event – usually it’s pretty obvious to me, but there have been some surprises in the … Continue reading →

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Spring Clean Your Body Naturally Year-Round

Corinne Kantor, BS, DTR, CLT — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 23:05:44 +0000

Spring is the time of year that is usually associated with cleaning our homes – getting rid of the dust that has accumulated and making everything feel fresh again! Spring is also the perfect time of year to spring clean … Continue reading →

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