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Registered dietitians like me have nutrition training.
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We complete our schooling, 1200 supervised practice hours, and a national board examination to become certified.
Here are some favorites from some of the top dietitians across the country.
This sweet treat contains only four ingredients and is the perfect remedy for sugar cravings.
Beans arent the only member of the legume family worth celebrating," says Sharon.
“Lentils, packed with fiber and protein, are just as nutritious.
Plus they cook upno soaking requiredin only 15 to 20 minutes.”
It’s just as good the next day.
THE RECIPE:Simply simmer 1 pound of lentils in 4 cups vegetable broth for about 15 minutes.
Now if only we could chow down on Mexican, guilt-free.
Microwave for 30 seconds or until cheese is melted.
Add 14 of a sliced avocado and 2 tablespoons of your favorite salsa.
But this recipe is my favorite.
Grill indoors or out.
Stir to combine, place over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
Its perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
THE RECIPE:Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Using a fork, poke multiple holes into two medium sweet potatoes.
Place potatoes in oven and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
In the meantime, heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat in medium saucepan.
Add 1 clove garlic and cook for a couple minutes, until fragrant and before browns.
Add 1 bunch kale and toss to coat.
Add 1/3 cup water and cover for five minutes.
Add 1 can drained and rinsed black beans to kale and cook until warmed.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
Top with black beans, kale, and, if desired,Green Goddess Dressing.
“I love making this for a date night or a quick weeknight meal.”
THE RECIPE:Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Saute for 5 minutes.
Add 1 pound of uncooked shrimp (look in freezer section of supermarket).
Cover and cook 3 minutes, until shrimp turns pink.
Reduce heat to medium and cook 12-12 minutes.
Let set 5-10 minutes.
Nashville dietitian and personal trainer,Mairead CallahanRD, CPT, created this easy (and meatless!)
recipe to satisfy your pizza cravings.
Doing good for ourselves while chowing down on pizza?
An easier decision was never made.
THE RECIPE:Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bake for about 15 minutes.
Image Credit:Liz Weiss, MS, RDN and Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RDN
