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Putting Breakfast on the Menu

By: Ellen Stokes, MS, RD, LD -- Are you a member of the breakfast club – or do you miss out in the morning? September is Better Breakfast Month, a time to wake up to the benefits of eating a nutritious breakfast and give the meal the respect it deserves....

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Aspartame Does Not Affect Kidney Function

By: Amber Pankonin MS, RD, CSP, LMNT -- According to the CDC, there are 30 million children and adults in the United States that have diabetes and another 86 million are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is when the body does not utilize insulin properly...

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The Power of a Morning Ritual

By: Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, CDE, CHWC, FAND -- Though clients come to me for diet advice, they typically need much more than just guidance on what to eat. Because it’s so hard to develop good eating and lifestyle habits, we talk a lot about forming and breaking habits and nurturing...

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French Toast with Berry Salsa

Makes 4 Servings Ingredients Berry Salsa 10 strawberries, hulled 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup fresh blackberries 2 packets Stevia In The Raw® 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon French Toast 3 large eggs 1 ½ cups lowfat (1%) milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 packet Stevia In The Raw® Pinch of...

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Chocolate Truffles

Makes 36 Truffles Ingredients 6 ounces bittersweet (70% cocoa) premium chocolate, finely chopped 1 cup heavy cream 3 packets Stevia In The Raw® 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, or 2 teaspoons orange liqueur, brandy, or rum 3 tablespoons unsweetened ground chocolate, such as Dagoba, or natural cocoa powder Directions Place...

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Teriyaki Sauce

Watch how to make it below! Makes 8 Servings Ingredients 3 packets SPLENDA® Naturals Stevia Sweetener 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup beef, chicken, or vegetable broth 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon pineapple juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic 2 teaspoons...

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