Carrie Schneider-Miller MS RD Archive

02 20 2013

So Little Time, So Much To Do

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While we will continue to post regularly to this blog, we will be featuring bonus blogs written by guests that also specialize in nutrition and physical activity education. The following blog is written by UNL Dietetic Intern, Lauren Huckabee. She has spent the last two weeks shadowing our UNL Extension Nutrition Education Program staff and has assisting in teaching our program participants. Below she offer some good insight into how to "plan" and make exercise and nutritious eating fit into your busy life. Submitted by Lauren Huckabeee: The year

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01 18 2013

Surprisingly Good: Cauliflower Pizza Crust

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Lately I’ve seen a lot of recipes using cauliflower to make pizza crust. Have you tried it? There has been a recent explosion of cauliflower varieties. There are colorful options, including orange, purple, green and Romanesco (as pictured with green spiky florets). Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C and folate, and is a good source of fiber and vitamin K. It is also rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals. Some research has shown it may help reduce the risk

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11 16 2012

7 Ways to Create a Diabetes-Friendly Holiday

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Those with diabetes face a food balancing act, especially during the holidays. Having diabetes doesn’t have to keep people from enjoying the “foods” of the holidays, says Nancy Hughes, author of the 15-Minute Diabetic Meals cookbook. Below are my favorite tips from a recent article in the American Profile that will benefit everyone during the holidays.