Magic Mushroom Burger

Credits: Thank you to my good friend and colleague, culinary dietitian Regina Ragone, for this recipe and her story.

If you’re like me and can’t resist a good burger you’ll...

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Rush Hour Ready Beets

My friend and colleague, dietitian Regina Ragone created this Rush Hour Ready Beets recipe for you. She shares her beet story:

When I was young beets were something to be feared. They were in the...

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Sorghum: The Ancient Grain That’s Got It All

When you hear the word sorghum you might think animal feed, that’s what I thought until I discovered how tasty and amazing this ancient grain is for us too. It’s the fifth most...

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Escarole with Caramelized Onions and Beans

This tasty recipe was developed by friend and dietitian colleague Regina Ragone. Her grandparents were from a very poor region of Southern Italy so their whole diet was based on inexpensive leafy...

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Clusters

My favorite go-to chocolate treat made easily in the microwave. Friends beg me for this recipe and yours will too. Also makes the best gifts for the holidays. 

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How to Easily Cut and Slice an Avocado

Marlene shows us how easy it is to cut and slice an avocado in this quick how-to video. So many health benefits. Listen to podcast #36, 7 Reasons Avocado Should be on Your Bariatric Plate to find...

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Golden Turmeric and Ginger Latte

"One of my all time favorite drinks during cozy weather is a golden turmeric latte" says dietitian Pitchaya Pattasema. "I first saw this drink being offered at my local coffee shop and I fell...

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Zesty Pomegranate Mocktail

How about a fun drink for the holiday season? This Zesty Pomegranate Mocktail tastes as good as it looks without any added sugar! Perfect for that bariatric lifestyle or if you prefer a mocktail....

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How to Quickly Cut a Pomegranate

Pomegranates are in season during December which is why you see them frequently in recipes and cocktails. I found what Fresh Market dreferred to as a giant pomegranate and was it ever. My friend...

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Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn

Chocolate calling your name? You’re not the only one so we came up with a simple 2-minute snack: Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn! With only 85 calories, it's packed with six grams of fiber. No...

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Mediterranean Salmon Cakes

This recipe for yummy Mediterranean Salmon Cakes was developed by my good friend and long-time collaborator, Regina Ragone.

She shares her story growing up with fish during Lent, something...

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Tofu with Pad Thai Peanut Sauce

Thank you to dietitian Pitchaya Pattasema for developing and sharing this recipe.  

Growing up in Thailand, tofu was one of my favorite proteins before I even knew what protein...

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