Recipes

Recipes for Success: Mason Jar Salads

June 2, 2015 · 0 comments

We all know the health value of a good quality salad. If it's made right, it can be nutritious, low in calories, high in protein and good fats, and above all: delicious! But there are three main issues that I hear from people when I ask them why they don't

Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding Parfait

Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding Parfait

May 7, 2015 · 0 comments

I’ll let you in on a little secret: I don’t think there’s anything wrong with using food as a form of celebration. Nope, I don’t! This Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding Parfait is a celebration every time I make it. You know who was a big fan of bringing people together with

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Chicken Crusted Asian Veggie Pizza

April 6, 2015 · 0 comments

From being a bariatric dietitian for 15 years, I've learned that bariatric eating doesn't require reinventing the wheel.  Many times, you can take a recipe and adjust the ingredients to make it bariatric friendly, like I did with the Veggie Pizza below. You'll find on Inside Karen's Kitchen there are many bariatric

Spice Up Your Food and Health

March 17, 2015 · 0 comments

Tiny packages with Big Benefits: The value of spicing up our food  "Spices not only contribute significantly to the gastronomic pleasure of eating but they can also be powerful medicinals." As we think about our food we often consider the big players of carbohydrates, protein and fat, and the influence they

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

March 9, 2015 · 0 comments

Spinach Artichoke Dip Quick, popular, and healthy sums up this version of Spinach Artichoke Dip with sliced veggie dippers. This dip is made with creamy Brie and Parmesan which makes it a recipe that's hard to beat. Save your money and calories, and forget ordering the high-fat restaurant version, and

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Cherry Vanilla Protein Shake Recipe for Two

February 11, 2015 · 0 comments

Blend up this cherry vanilla protein shake recipe for two anytime you want to share a healthy shake with the people you love! Of course, you can adjust the ingredients and make a single serving for yourself to enjoy. If you like the taste of cherries then you will love this tasty

Raspberry Cream Cheese Black Bean Brownies

February 9, 2015 · 0 comments

By Margaret Furtado MS RD, LDN, RYT and Chef Joseph Ewing AS Culinary Arts, BS Culinary Nutrition Okay, okay… I know what you’re thinking… black bean brownies? Yes, it sounded weird to me too but you won’t believe how good they are! While at Johnson & Wales University, we tasted a number

Holiday Eating After Weight Loss Surgery

December 22, 2014 · 0 comments

Holiday eating after weight loss surgery reminds me how grateful I am that I had surgery.  I'm free from all the craziness that comes with holiday goodies and food.  I'm no longer dieting and white knuckling what I will and won't eat, and if I'm going to cheat (aka binge

10 Simple Summer Snacks

June 25, 2014 · 0 comments

Summer is my favorite time for snacks.  With fruits and vegetables at their best, creating healthy and simple summer snacks is easy. Support your local farmers by visiting a farmers' market.  You’ll find amazing fresh fruits and vegetables picked at their prime. Better yet, plant your own garden and enjoy

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Recipe Ideas for Leftover Hard Boiled Eggs

April 20, 2014 · 0 comments

Eggs are more than just a breakfast food! As holiday celebrations wind down we wanted to share some of our favorite recipes to make use of leftover hard boiled eggs. Delicious and protein packed recipes perfect for lunch or dinner Avocado Egg Salad (from The Daily Meal) - This Avocado Egg Salad