Caprese Skewers with Plum Balsamic Drizzle • PREP TIME15 min • TOTAL TIME 20 min • SERVES 20 Ree Drummond The Pioneer Woman These easy skewers feature little bocconcini, fresh herbs, grape tomatoes and plum preserves for an added boost of sweetness. 65 Ratings INGREDIENTS 20 balls bocconcini (mozzarella balls) 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil […]
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Meal Planning: A Dietitian’s Guide
By Lori Dodds, BS, RDN, LD The Corvallis Clinic Are you tired of feeling unorganized and exhausted when it comes to meal time? Do you walk in the door after a long day being greeted by the family asking “What’s for dinner?… I’m starving!” Imagine how you would feel to already have a plan in […]
Forget about fad diets and resolutions: Target key behaviors and use SMART goals for better health
By Lori Dodds, BS, RDN, LD The Corvallis Clinic Now is the time when many people make New Year resolutions. Unfortunately, these frequently include another dreaded fad diet soon to be added to the scrapheap of all the others that have been tried and failed. Common sense tells you these tactics won’t work – certainly […]
No more diets or resolutions: Go on a healthy habit binge instead
Thinking of making a New Year’s resolution? Since most of them flat-out fail within the first six months, let’s change things up! Instead, focus your efforts on these practical and sensible 10 steps that will help lead you into a happier and healthier 2018. WATER: Drink 8-12 (8 oz.) glasses of water each day. Our […]
Here’re some ways to ward off extra pounds during the holidays
Editor’s Note: Recipes are at the end of this column. By Lori Dodds, BS, RDN, LD Festive gatherings and holiday preparations often involve a bounty of tasty treats and cut into time usually spent on exercise, sleep and general relaxation. If you’d like to make this year different, and celebrate the New Year without weight […]