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Upcoming Events |
Mark your calendars…
Saturday, April 12th
What: Healthy Kids Day
Where: Twin Lakes YMCA
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Saturday, April 19th
What: 2008 eARTh Day Austin
Where: Republic Square Park
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Saturday, April 26th
What: Smart Eating for Busy Families Workshop
Where: Cedar Park Public Library Conference Room
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Be sure to check our calendar for details and other upcoming workshops and events! |
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Confessions of a Dietitian |
Ah, the dreaded grocery list. Everyone has their own method for handling the grocery list, but the most successful methods are ones that are organized. I’ve tried keeping a notepad in the kitchen, continuously adding to the list as I ran short on supplies. It’s a great method to replace things, but not so great for planning meals. I’ve also tried to quickly jot down a few ideas before I leave for the store, hoping that I’ll return with enough ingredients to throw some meals together. In fact, I’ve even gone shopping without a list at all, only to wind up with a cart of ‘half-meals’ and spend a lot more money than I should have. I suspect we’ve all used one or more of these methods in an attempt to fill our homes with nutritious, but tasty goodies. I finally took a closer look at how I’d been managing my meals and I realized I was wasting too much time and money. When I dedicated some time each week to really think about what I wanted to prepare each week, I got much more than I bargained for.
I saved precious time. I saved time not only at the grocery store but also time I had previously wasted staring at the pantry trying to figure out “what to have for dinner”.
I saved money. Since I didn’t buy more than I needed, I didn’t have to throw out unused food.
Aside from the savings, I had some great tasting and nutritious meals. It was such a relief to be organized with a system that only required a few moments of thought up front.
If healthy meals are a priority in your house, planning your menus in advance is critical. Personal Nutrition has a meal planner and grocery list form available to make this task easier for you. Try it out and let us know what you think!
- Stacy |
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Attention Medicare Beneficiaries |
Personal Nutrition is excited to announce that we are now an official Medicare provider. Currently, Medicare covers medical nutrition therapy for diabetes and pre-dialysis kidney disease. We look forward to speaking with you about your personal nutrition needs! |
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Below is a sample meal with recipes from my own personal menu this week…
Rotisserie Chicken
Tri-Colored Pasta
Broccoli
Applesauce
- 1 2-lb. whole chicken
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 T + 2 t extra-virgin olive oil
- Fresh oregano, chopped
- Fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 t salt
- 1 t pepper
- 1/2 bag tri-colored pasta
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1 4-oz can olives
- 1 small bag frozen broccoli
- 1 cup applesauce (add cinnamon for garnish)
Mix 3 cloves of chopped garlic with olive oil, oregano, rosemary and salt & pepper. Wash chicken thoroughly. Rub chicken with garlic mixture, slide it onto the rotisserie, and place it on the grill according to equipment instructions. On the grill, place a cookie sheet or shallow pan beneath the chicken and fill with water (this will keep the chicken moist). The chicken will need to cook about 1 ½ to 2 hours or until at least 180°F using a meat thermometer. After the chicken has cooked for about 1 hour, bring water to a boil in 2 separate pots on the stove. In one pot, add pasta and boil until tender. In the other pot, add broccoli and simmer until tender. Once the pasta is fully cooked and drained, add the remaining clove of chopped garlic, sliced tomatoes, olives and 2 t olive oil and mix well. Serves 2.
Tip: having your own small herb garden is a great way to have tons of flavor at your fingertips |
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Q: I’ve noticed on some food labels that saturated and trans fat grams do not equal the total fat grams. Am I missing something?
A: Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are sometimes not listed on food labels.
Do you have a question about nutrition that you’d like to have answered by a Registered Dietitian? Submit your questions by emailing us and one or more questions will be featured in the following month’s Personal Nutrition INK. |
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