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  • Q: I'm interested in learning more about nutrition for myself and my family. Can you recommend a good read?

    Submitted by lsquier on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 3:54pm

    Q: I'm interested in learning more about nutrition for myself and my family. Can you recommend a good read?

    A: It is tough to recommend just one nutrition resource. Everyone has their own tastes and styles when it comes to a "good read". Here are a few books I've read and enjoyed over the years...there should be a little something for everyone! 

     




  • Tangy Potato Salad

    Submitted by lsquier on Fri, 06/11/2010 - 4:42pm


    Tangy Potato Salad

    brought to you by Lauren Squier of Culinary Enlightenment

    A delicious, mayonnaise free potato salad just in time for summer. Look for small, tri-color potatoes at Trader Joe’s or fingerling potatoes at the farmer’s market or grocery store.


    Serves 8
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 - 20 minutes




  • Tangerine and Jicama Salad

    Submitted by lsquier on Fri, 06/11/2010 - 4:30pm

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    Tangerine and Jicama Salad

    brought to you by Lauren Squier, MPH, RD of Culinary Enlightenment

    Serves 8




  • Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry

    Submitted by lsquier on Fri, 06/11/2010 - 4:26pm

    Lemon Chicken Stir-fry

    brought to you by Lauren Squier of Culinary Enlightenment


    A quick, versatile stir-fry with a tangy lemon sauce. You can substitute shrimp or tofu instead of chicken and pick your favorite vegetables (aim for about 4 cups total). 




  • Ask Our Dietitian: Protein Power

    Submitted by lsquier on Tue, 05/25/2010 - 7:45pm

    Q:  How much protein should I eat?

    A:  Although there is not much evidence about the “ideal” amount of protein in a diet, estimates for a healthy protein intake are about 8 grams of protein per 20 pounds body weight.  That means a person weighing 140 pounds should eat about 56 grams of protein per day.  A person wei




  • Ask Our Dietitian: Water Works

    Submitted by lsquier on Thu, 05/20/2010 - 1:20pm

    Q: Does everyone really need eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily?

    A: Simply put, no. Everyone has different fluid needs. However, the guideline for eight 8-ounce beverages per day seems like a safe recommendation for the general public.




  • Say Yes To Less Sodium

    Submitted by lsquier on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 1:51pm

    Are there ways to avoid extra sodium?

    Q: I’ve been noticing the sodium content in most restaurant foods is through the roof! It’s challenging to order a restaurant meal under 2000 mg of sodium for instance. Why is that? It isn’t all processed food. Even fresh ingredients cooked at restaurants are high in sodium. Are there ways to avoid extra sodium?
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