Do You Need To Buy Organic Fruits & Vegetables?
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by Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RDN
14h ago
Inside: Wondering whether you should buy organic fruits and vegetables for your family? Here are the facts, so you can feel good about your choices. Key Takeaways The most important thing to do is feed your family lots of fruits and vegetables, whether they’re organic or not. There’s not a big difference between organic and conventional produce when it comes to nutrition. The science behind the Dirty Dozen list deserves some scrutiny. Ever stood in the aisle of the grocery store looking back and forth between the organic apples and the conventional ones? You wonder whether you should spend ..read more
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My Favorite Things To Buy At ALDI (2024)
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by Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RDN
1w ago
Inside: Need ALDI inspiration? I’m a longtime ALDI shopper and here are some of my very favorite things to buy. I love ALDI. You love ALDI. We love the shopping simplicity. We love the no-frills vibe. We love that we can checkout without feeling like we’ve just been robbed. Amiright? There are some things I’ve put in my cart since I started shopping there about 10 years ago. There are new favorites that have cropped up over the years. And then there are brand new surprises I spot on my weekly trips. And that, my friends, is part of the ALDI shopping adventure. Here are some of my current favo ..read more
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Savory Cheddar Cheese Muffin Recipe (Easy & Quick)
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by Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RDN
2w ago
Inside: These Cheddar Cheese Muffins are made with whole wheat flour and other simple ingredients. Serve them with dinner as a fun swap for rolls or bread. Never met a sweet muffin you didn’t like? Me neither. But these savory muffins have won me over too. They’re cheesy and buttery and delicious on the dinner table instead of rolls or bread. You can also pack them in lunchboxes or serve them warm at breakfast. Let’s make a batch! Ingredients for Cheese Muffins Flour: This recipe uses a combo of all-purpose and whole wheat flour Milk: I used 1%, but any variety will work Cheese: I use pre-sh ..read more
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Chocolate Chip Protein Waffles (No Protein Powder Recipe)
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by Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RDN
1M ago
Inside: A recipe for Chocolate Chip Protein Waffles made with simple ingredients and no protein powder.  Two of these protein waffles have 14 g of protein. There’s nothing wrong with traditional waffles, typically made with flour, baking powder, and sugar. But traditional waffles tend make me sleepy in the morning and don’t typically contain much protein. This Chocolate Chip Protein Waffle recipe hits the sweet spot for me: Energizing, easy, and a great way to get a protein boost in the morning. Just slightly sweet, with chocolate chips blended throughout the batter. I’m pretty sure I’ve ..read more
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How to Make Your Own Drinkable Yogurt (Easy Recipe)
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by Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RDN
1M ago
Inside: This recipe for homemade yogurt drink is made with just a few simple ingredients. It’s a great way to save money and deliver calcium, protein, and other key nutrients to your kids. Save money with this homemade version of drinkable yogurt Do your kids love those little drinkable yogurts from the grocery store?  They’re sweet, fun, and the bottles are just right for little hands. They’re also very simple to duplicate at home, so you can save money–and make a bigger portion. Because now that my kids are teens, those mini 3-oz bottles would be slurped down in one gulp. This deliciou ..read more
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Is Protein Powder Safe For Kids & Teens? Find Out.
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by Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RDN
1M ago
Inside: If your teen is asking for protein powder–or you’re wondering whether it could help your picky eater–here are the facts you should know. Find out if protein powder is okay for your kid or teenager Quick Takes Protein powder is generally safe for kids and teens–with a few important cautions. Protein powder is a convenient source of protein, but there are lots of other ways to get protein.  Your kid is probably getting enough protein, but there are some groups who may not be. More protein doesn’t equal bigger muscles. When my teenager brought home a giant tub of protein powder an ..read more
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How to Make Healthy Homemade Crackers (It’s Easy!)
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by Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RDN
1M ago
Inside: Get an easy recipe for healthy homemade crackers. Making your own crackers is easy and uses just a few basic ingredients. I’d always filed homemade crackers under “As If!”  As in, take all that time to make crackers when you can pick up a box at the grocery store for two bucks? As if! When I finally made them for the first time, I was surprised by how easy they are–and GOOD. They’re also sturdy enough to dunk into hummus or spread with soft cheese.  And you don’t need any special equipment to make these–just a rolling pin and a baking sheet. Ingredients for homemade cra ..read more
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Whole Wheat Heart Cookies With Naturally Pink Raspberry Buttercream
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by Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RDN
2M ago
Inside: Get a recipe that makes soft, buttery heart cookies–and no need to chill the dough. They’re frosted with a naturally-pink raspberry buttercream. Perfect for Valentine’s Day! Nothing halts the momentum of baking fun like the phrase chill the dough for at least an hour. This sugar cookie recipe is unique for a few reasons: ​You don’t chill the dough It works with whole wheat pastry flour just as well as it does with all-purpose flour The dough is soft and easy to roll The cookies keep their shape when baked They’re frosted with a naturally pink raspberry frosting This is a sweet Valen ..read more
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50+ Healthy College Snacks For Dorm or Apartment
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by Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RDN
2M ago
Inside: Get tons of ideas for healthy snacks for college, whether students are living in a dorm, in an apartment, or at home. Healthy snacks help college students stay fueled for busy days If there was a Venn diagram of college must-haves, my kid and I would overlap on a few things, like flannel shirts and shower shoes. And snacks. Lots of snacks. Because while college life looks a lot different today, snacks are still as essential as extra-long twin bed sheets. Snacks are helpful to college students for a few reasons: They’re busy, so they may end up skipping meals They need nourishment whe ..read more
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12 ALDI Freezer Meals (With Free Shopping Lists)
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by Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RDN
2M ago
Inside: Here are a dozen ALDI freezer meals to prep and stash away for a busy night. Your future self will be so glad you did this! Freezer meals are the ultimate simple dinner solution on a busy night–when the last thing you want to do is start from scratch on a meal. Below are 12 ALDI freezer meals meals that are particularly great to freeze. I have tested, frozen, and reheated ALL of these meals and can vouch for them! Why ALDI? They’ve obviously got great prices. But just as much, I Iove that the stores are easy and quick to navigate–so I end up spending less money and less time on grocer ..read more
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