Category: Side Dishes

Ahhh comfort food… The cold weather, the seasonal change, and all those pumpkin promotions make it nearly impossible to ignore. One thing we don’t all love as much – the added calories that come with some of our comfort foods.  The nutrition experts from Carson Tahoe Health Nutritional Services helped us compile a couple of swaps you can make to lessen the caloric intake, but still get that comfort food pleasure this fall! Ice Cream Banana Split Sundae The traditional sundae is full of calories and sugars…not the best combo. Cut down on calories with this tasty sundae. You’ll need: 2 ripe bananas, unpeeled 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar 4 scoops good-quality vanilla ice cream, such as Breyer’s Natural Vanilla …

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A delicious, moist and dense pumpkin quick bread. Great for breakfast, snacks or even Thanksgiving. [gmc_recipe 578] Ingredients 2 tablespoons flax seed meal 6 tablespoons water 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 1/2 cup applesauce 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Directions Step 1 – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9×5 inch loaf pan. Step 2 – Whisk together flax seed meal and water. Mix in sugar, pumpkin and apple sauce. Step 3 – In a large bowl, stir together all-purpose flour, …

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Our talented group of registered dietitians from Carson Tahoe’s Nutritional Services provided some great recommendations to make healthier food choices, especially when it comes to salad dressings and condiments. When making healthy choices, it’s recommended to turn to salads for a vegetable-dense meal option. However, at times we should be weary that some salads that we order at a restaurant can be drenched with calorie-packed dressings. If you order a salad with dressings that are cream based, or mayo based, you are basically negating all caloric benefits of eating a salad. To keep the calories down, ordering a salad with lemon juice and olive oil, or vinegar and olive oil will limit the calories and provide great flavor- that being …

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Great side dish with only 75 calories

Ever just feel “not in the mood” to cook? Yeah… us too. We’ve found the DELICIOUS recipe that’s filling, refreshing and easy! Whip it up next time you are looking for a fresh healthy dinner salad! Serves 2 Ingredients: Juice of 1 lemon ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon agave nectar (could use honey)  1 shallot, microplaned or finely minced Salt & pepper 1 orange, segmented 1 mango, chopped 1 avocado, chopped 6 oz baby lettuce blend ¼ cup cashews Directions: Combine lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, agave nectar, shallot and salt & pepper in a jar or bowl. Shake or whisk to combine. Toss orange segments, chopped mango …

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