
Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.

Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.

Colorful and full of crunch, this salad will please even the non-veggie people.

Here's a great, basic guide to preparing pumpkin for use in any recipe (like those below!) calling for canned pureed pumpkin.

Provided by Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.

Substituting a few siple ingredients in your recipes will go a long way to making them - and you - significantly more healthy!

Learn to prepare healthy and eat nutritious meals by following these simply guidelines.
- Daily Variety of Fruits and Vegetables
- Daily Variety of Grains
- Keep Saturated Fats and Cholesterol Low
- Lower Your Salt Intake

Follow these simply tips and be on your way to a healthier you!

Serves 4 - 1 chayote squash, cut into ½-inch cubes and brushed lightly with olive oil* - 1 16-oz. package of frozen carrot coins - 1 teaspoon (2 cloves) garlic, minced - 1 16-oz. can low-sodium

Recipe from Dole Food Company.

Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.

This week's offerings feature recipes for blended and frozen drinks, teas and lemonades to keep you refreshed and satisfied.

Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.

Makes 4 to 6 servings - 2 cups cooked, diced chicken breasts - 1 1/2 cups California seedless grapes - 1 medium apple, cored and sliced - 1/2 cup each raisins and diced celery - 1/2 teaspoon dried

Recipe from http://www.5aday.org

Serves 6 - 2 tablespoons honey - 2 tablespoons lemon juice - 2 Granny Smith apples, cubed - 2 red pears, cubed - ½ cup dried apricots, sliced into thin strips - 3 8-oz. containers low-fat spiced

Recipe developed for the Produce for Better Health Foundation by Chef Carmen I. Jones, CCP. From http://www.5aday.org

Stone fruits work well in sweet and savory dishes. Try them on the grill or in salads as well as in desserts or fruit salads for a refreshing treat.

Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.

Recipe from Cindy Willis of Bantam, Conn.
