Beverages made with low-calorie sweeteners, including aspartame and sucralose, may be beneficial tools to support weight loss and maintenance among overweight and obese adults, according to a new study published in Obesity. About the Study In the study, more than 220 overweight and obese adults were randomized into one of...
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On January 7, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services released the long-awaited 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Published every five years, the 8th edition of the Guidelines provides information to help Americans make healthy eating choices. As a registered dietitian nutritionist, I was not surprised that,...
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Makes 6 Servings Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces 1 cup converted rice (not instant rice) 4 cups nonfat milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup Equal Spoonful 3 egg yolks 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup raisins Directions Heat water and cinnamon stick...
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Makes 16 Servings Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup dark raisins 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup dark rum 1/2 cup chopped almonds 2 1/2 cups candied fruits 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/4...
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Living healthy feels like a constant topic of conversation. People are always interested in the latest trend to lead to a healthier way of living, but sometimes all you need to start is the basics. Behavioral changes in diet and physical activity can often be hard but with these four...
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Makes 8 Servings Ingredients Pie Filling Pastry for single crust 9-inch pie 1-1/4 cups Equal Spoonful 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1-1/2 cups fresh OR frozen, thawed cranberries 1 cup unsweetened apple juice 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 5 cups sliced cored peeled Granny Smith or...
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