Designed To Nourish

Cranberry Ginger Grilled Chicken Fingers

Christy Taylor — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:39:09 +0000

1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 cup cranberry juice
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp finely diced shallots
1 clove minced garlic
1/4 cup carrots, peeled and cut into strips
1/4 cup parsnips, peeled and cut into strips
salt and pepper to taste

Cut chicken breasts into strips. Stir cranberry juice, cranberries, ginger and garlic in a large bowl and add chicken strips, cover and marinate … (read more)

Beets: A Colorful Addition To Your Baby’s Diet

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:47:55 +0000

Hard-to-beet health benefits.

With an eye-catching color and an easy-to-handle size, beets are perfect as one of the first finger foods for your little one. As healthy as they are tasteful, beets are loaded with calcium, potassium, and sodium, plus vitamins A and C. These nutritional benefits help to boost your baby’s immune system, while promoting muscle skeletal, nervous system, and brain development. In addition, beets are also high in fiber, making them easy to digest. Most pediatricians recommend introducing … (read more)

Can’t Beet ‘em Chips

Christy Taylor — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:13:55 +0000

Try this recipe for a healthy snack alternative.

2 whole golden beets, medium
non-stick cooking spray
salt to taste

Preheat the oven to 375. Peel and thinly slice beets, if you have a kitchen mandolin or attachment for a food processor it would be great for the uniformity of the chips, you can also use a vegetable peeler. Using a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, lay slices out evenly. Lightly spray the beets with the non-stick … (read more)

Honey Beets

Christy Taylor — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:11:22 +0000

This recipe pairs will with roasted chicken or any pork dishes, a great introduction to beets for you little one.

2 cup cooked diced beets (boiled for 1 hours or canned)
1 tbsp butter
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup honey*
Salt and pepper to taste

Put cooked diced beets in a saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and mix gently. Cook on moderate heat until liquid evaporates and butter and honey form a glaze over the beets. Remove from … (read more)

Un-beet-able Pancakes

Christy Taylor — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:03:29 +0000

Beet pancakes are a fun breakfast recipe that are packed with nutrition!

1 cup flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
2 whole beets, roasted and pureed
1 1/4 cup nonfat milk
1/3 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
1 whole egg
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract

Heat skillet or griddle. Stir all dry ingredients in a bowl. Whisk all wet ingredients in separate bowl until well … (read more)

Un-beet-able Pancakes

Christy Taylor — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:15:10 +0000

Beets act as a natural food coloring that brighten up any pancake recipe. This fun breakfast recipe is packed with nutrition! Beets are loaded with calcium, potassium and vitamins A and C. These nutritional benefits help to boost your baby’s immune system, while promoting muscle skeletal, nervous system, and brain development. In addition, beets are also high in fiber, making them easy to digest. Most pediatricians recommend introducing beets into your baby’s diet between eight and 10 months. For an … (read more)

5 Ways to Encourage Picky Eaters to Eat Healthy Foods

Nicole Brigham, RD — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:15:18 +0000

It wasn’t very long ago that I was pregnant with my son. Being a pediatric Registered Dietitian, I envisioned preparing very healthy meals for him to eat as a baby and toddler. Of course, part of the daydream was my son enjoying the meals I had prepared. Wow did I get a good smack from the reality stick! As an infant, my son seemed to like most of the simple purees I fed him. However, when he was about eight to nine … (read more)

Keeping the Holidays Healthy

Nicole Brigham, RD — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:06:43 +0000

The holiday season is upon us yet again, and along with the exciting hustle and bustle of holiday preparations comes all the delicious holiday foods and treats. I love this time of year but dread the unhealthy foods that I may end up eating and serving to my two year old son. I have been working hard all year long to make sure my little one is eating the healthiest foods and meals possible and I don’t like changing this … (read more)

Kids Choice Cranberry Sauce

Christy Taylor — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:50:20 +0000

1 package fresh cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice
1 tsp almond extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1 tbsp chopped mint

Place the nuts on a baking pan and place in 325 degree oven for 5-10 minutes. As they start to toast they will turn a deeper color. Be careful and don’t burn them as they will taste bitter and you would have to start all over again!

In a stock pot place … (read more)

Cranberry Smoothie

Christy Taylor — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:49:35 +0000

This nutrient packed smoothie is the perfect combination of fruits for a filling snack or sweet treat.

8 oz chilled cranberry juice
6 whole strawberries fresh or frozen
1/8 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
1 whole banana
1/2 cup ice

Combine all ingredients into a blender. Serve immediately.

Recipe Yields: 2 Servings

Best if served immediately.