By: Jen Haugen, RDN, LD -- -- Low Carb Diet Defined -- Low carb diets tend to be defined as diets low in “starchy and sugary” type foods. That may mean that those who follow a low carb diet are avoiding foods like breads, pastas, rice, tortillas, potatoes, corn, peas,...
Read MoreMakes 3 Servings Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 1/4 cup hot sauce 1/4 cup tomato paste 3 tablespoons SPLENDA® Naturals Sugar and Stevia Sweetener Blend 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings, cut...
Read MoreThe headlines proclaim “Fat Is Back on U.S. Tables,” “Fat is Back: Vilified Nutrient Gets Reprieve” and “Fat Is Back and Diet Food Is Out!” So does that mean endless amounts of fried chicken, cream gravy and cheese fries are back on the menu? Whoa! Let’s take a closer look...
Read MoreBy: Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, CDE, FAND -- With back to school in swing and more demands on your time, it’s easy to let food and nutrition fall from the priority list. This year, look at the routine that back to school brings an opportunity to add structure and planning...
Read MoreMakes 9 Servings Ingredients 6 cups cubed challah bread 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup chopped walnuts 3/4 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated 3 cups reduced fat milk 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/8th teaspoon nutmeg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 large eggs Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Oil an...
Read MoreMakes 4 Servings Ingredients 4 bell peppers, 1 each of red, yellow, green, and orange if possible, seeded and cut into 1-inch strips (around 5 cups) ½ cup pineapple juice + 1 cup pineapple chunks from 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, divided ¼ cup cider vinegar 3 tablespoons...
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