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Jill Weisenberger MS, RDN, CDE, FAND

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Friday Food Finds: Boost Umami with No-Waste Tomato Paste

February 22, 2019 by Jill Weisenberger Leave a Comment

tomato paste gives umami

What's so special about tomato paste? Umami, of course! And what makes tomato paste in a tube so cool? There's no waste! Gone are the days of opening a can of tomato paste to use only a tablespoon or two. Even with good intentions - and I always had them - that leftover tomato paste would spoil in ... Read More...

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged: Beans, Friday Food Finds, healthy comfort food

Healthy Shrimp and Grits: Yes, there is such a thing!

January 15, 2019 by Jill Weisenberger Leave a Comment

healthy shrimp and grits

Healthy shrimp and grits! Indeed, this Southern comfort food doesn't have to be laden with extra calories, sodium and saturated fat. And the taste is still amazing. I grew up in Florida and was raised to love grits (as well as all types of citrus fruit and seafood). My kids - born and ... Read More...

Filed Under: Recipe Tagged: diabetes, healthy comfort food, prediabetes, seafood, whole grains

Unstuffed Cabbage: a healthy one pot meal

December 11, 2018 by Jill Weisenberger Leave a Comment

Healthy unstufffed cabbage one pot meal

I enjoyed stuffed cabbage rolls as a kid. Unfortunately, they're time intensive. All that boiling and rolling cabbage leaves! So I created this one pot version and "healthified" it, so I could still enjoy a healthy comfort food without all the fuss. What's not to love about the simplicity of ... Read More...

Filed Under: Recipe Tagged: healthy comfort food, one pot meal

5 Healthy Comfort Food Hacks

November 20, 2018 by Jill Weisenberger Leave a Comment

healthy comfort food white whole wheat chocolate chip banana bread

Holidays or no holidays. Cold weather or warm. We all need a little comfort food now and then. They tantalize the taste buds, warm the soul and take us back to a time and place when life was simpler and problems were small. But yikes! Traditional comfort foods are popping with added sugars, ... Read More...

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged: carbohydrate, diabetes, healthy comfort food, prediabetes, whole grains

Lentil Sloppy Joes Recipe: a healthy, delicious take on an old favorite

July 17, 2018 by Jill Weisenberger 4 Comments

Lentil Sloppy Joes on a bun

Sweet and savory. Delicious and nutritious. Fiber-rich and protein-rich. And a bit of comfort too. You're going to like these lentil sloppy joes! When I found my cholesterol level creeping up, I knew I had to change something. But what? I already had a really good diet. Could I switch things up ... Read More...

Filed Under: Recipe Tagged: Beans, blood sugar, carbohydrate, cholesterol, healthy comfort food, legumes, prediabetes

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Like most of my patients and clients, I lead a busy life. You probably do too. Fortunately, you don’t need weeks, days or even hours to start living better and healthier. This blog offers timesaving strategies and bite-sized nutrition and health information. Come by often for tips and inspiration to healthy living – no matter how busy you are. I am a registered dietitian nutritionist offering credible, practical nutrition advice to keep busy people healthy. Yes indeed, we can be both busy and healthy. Dietspotlight Top Pro 2017-18

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