Sucralose

So, you’ve decided to clean up your eating habits, but you want to avoid taking a big hit to your pocketbook. Here are four tips to help you stretch your food dollars AND shrink your waistline. Plan Your Menu in Advance Plan every meal that you and your family will...

By: Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RDN, CDE -- Seems like it took forever, but we are finally in the dog days of summer. As hot as it’s been, I know it won’t last and pretty soon I’ll be missing it terribly. So, I try to spend time outside as often...

Makes 2 Servings Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Ice cubes 1/4 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated 1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa 1/4 cup Semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons Instant nonfat dry milk powder 1 cup 1% low-fat milk 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract Directions Combine all ingredients in a blender in the order listed;...

By: Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN --   Hydration is important all year round, but especially during the summer months when the temperature is high and you’re sweating more than usual. If you’re out and about in the hot, humid weather you’re likely prepared with a bottle of water, but it’s just...

By: Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RDN, CDE --  When I decided to start running a few years ago for better health, I didn’t know that decision would lead to me completing a triathlon. I also didn’t know it would lead to me gaining weight. That certainly wasn’t one of my...

Makes 18 Servings Ingredients 4 (15 ounce) cans navy beans 1/2 pound bacon, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup yellow mustard 1/3 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granular 2 tablespoons robust molasses Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Drain navy beans and reserve 1 1/4 cups liquid. Fry...