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Dietitians Eat Paczki Too

2/25/2020

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 We are recycling another blog post, because it’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and this message is too IMPORTANT to miss:

The quality of your overall diet is MORE important than any one food or meal you eat!

I hear it all the time, "You’re eating that? I thought dietitians ate healthy!” Guess what?  We're human too, which means our diets are not always picture perfect.  I think I speak for most nutrition professionals when I say “the quality of your diet is not defined by any one food or meal”.

Do NOT let one meal, one snack, or even a weekend splurge define you, your lifestyle, or your diet.  Eating well is a way of life, it isn't a diet or something you do for a little while until you lose weight or hit your goals and then go back to old habits again.

That said, I eat paczki…  And I enjoy every single bite.  When I eat foods like this I go for quality over quantity.  I chose my paczki this year by reading an article on MLive about where to find the best paczki in the Ann Arbor area.  I wanted to find paczki made from scratch with real, fresh ingredients.  I chose Weber's based on the article's suggestions.  Let me tell you... they were awesome!  I'm very satisfied with my choice.  I'll also be returning next year.

Now that I'm done drooling over my memory of how delicious that paczki was, I'm going right back to my normal way of eating.  I'll be focusing on a plant based diet of many fruits & veggies, whole grains, beans, herbs & spices, and limited amounts of dairy, meat, & fish.  I also always limit processed foods, additives, colorings, preservatives, sodium and sugar.

I challenge you to do the same.  Fill your everyday-plate with nutritious foods that you enjoy but don't forget that simple, delicious pleasures like a paczki once in a while doesn't necessarily mean you're "cheating".  It just means you're practicing self-control and enjoying comfort foods at the same time. Your diet is not defined by the least nutritious foods you choose to eat... it's the sum of everything you choose to consume that counts!


Pro Tip: Boosting your fruits and vegetables is EASY. Follow these easy tips and you’ll be eating more nutrient dense foods in no time! (1) Keep it colorful! Choose fruits and vegetables of a variety of color. (2)  Add it on! If your favorite dish/food is missing a fruit/ veggie, incorporate one. (3) Mix it up! Fresh, frozen, dried, hot, cold, steamed, baked, smoothies, popsicles… There are so many ways to eat, love, and enjoy your fruits and vegetables.
 
So, what’s your favorite splurge and how do you "recover" and go back to "normal"?

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The Easiest Dog Treat Recipe You'll EVER Make!

2/20/2020

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It's "Love Your Pet" Day starring Paco, Lola, and Sophie too!

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Kale Chip Dog Treats

Ingredients

1 handful of kale, stem removed
Parmesan cheese, the kind with the green lid (optional ingredient)

​Directions
  1. Wash the kale in cool water and pat dry.
  2. Place the kale in a microwave safe dish.
  3. Sprinkle with just a little bit of parmesan cheese.
  4. Microwave on high for 30 seconds at a time, keep an eye on it and check to see when it's crunchy and dried out.

That's it!!!

According to some experts, many dogs do not tolerate dairy foods (our recipe features a tiny bit of parmesan cheese).  Many dogs do tolerate a very small amount of cheese or yogurt likely due to the lower lactose content compared to other dairy foods.  Our dogs love it and have not shown any signs of intolerance.  If you're unsure, just check with your vet first before feeding your dog dairy products.

What does your dog think???  Our dogs love it!
Make sure to never feed your dog foods that are poisonous or will make your dog ill.  If your dog ever eats something it shouldn't, make sure you call your vet immediately.  If you cannot reach your vet, you can call poison control.  We love our pets and we're sure you love yours too.  Please, do your pet a favor and make yourself familiar with these lists of common foods, meds, and other substances that are toxic to dogs.  Your furry friend will thank you.
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Which wine pairs best with African Rice and Peanut Stew?

2/18/2020

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I needed a good reason to recycle this blog post.  It's one of my winter go-to recipes.  Let's celebrate "Drink Wine Day" by pairing wine with African Rice (or quinoa) and Peanut Stew.  If you search the Internet you'll no doubt find a handful of recipes for this dish, all varying a little bit but all high in fiber, filling ingredents, and warm spices.  This is my version of the well-known dish.
African Rice (or quinoa) and Peanut Stew
This meatless stew is high in fiber and phytonutrients from all the different plant-based ingredients!  It's super filling, loaded with flavor and it even freezes well so you can make it once and enjoy it for several meals.

Blend It!  Push It!  Sip It!
This stew can be blended for a drinkable soup or for bolus tube feeding.  I love that our whole family can enjoy the same meal together.  Download the Cooking For Tubies on Kindle for more blenderized tube feeding recipes!
Consulting our trusty wine guide - Wine Folly
According to the fancy diagram in Wine Folly: The Essiential Guide to Wine, a Rosé or Medium Red wine would pair best with African Rice and Peanut Stew.  That is, if we even read it right.  To be straight, I'm a dietitian and not a sommolier.  I've gone wine tasting once and took a wine pairing class once.  It was loads of fun and really interesting but I'm just not that fancy.  You can drink any wine you want, really, with whatever you want however I do recommend staying at or below the recommended level of alcohol for adult males or females.
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We don't drink much alcohol in our house but I do like to keep around a variety of wines.  You never know when a recipe might call for a wine reduction or a splash in some pasta sauce to enhance other flavors of the dish.  My go-to wine to keep on hand is Winking Owl wines from Aldi.  They are CHEAP and delicious.  Well, I only really like sweet wine but sweet wines don't work well in some dishes so if I'm cooking with it, it's not always gonna be a sweet wine. When you venture out to get your groceries, grab some Winking Owl Merlot or White Zinfindel from Aldi or if you're a big spender unlike me, pick out whatever tickles your fancy.

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RECIPE
​Spicy Vegetarian Quinoa and Peanut Stew

1-3 tbsp. Canola or olive oil
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 large sweet potato, diced
2-4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. cumin
4 cups chicken or veggie broth
1-2 cups cooked quinoa (you can use cooked brown rice instead if you'd like)
2 14-oz cans Mexican style diced, crushed or stewed tomatoes
1 14-oz cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
3 medium zucchini, cut into ¼ inch pieces
½ cup of chunky or creamy peanut butter
*cilantro
*greek yogurt

  1. heat oil, cook sweet potato, zucchini, and onion
  2. add garlic and cook for 2 minutes
  3. stir in broth, thyme and cumin and bring to a boil
  4. reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until veggies are tender – stir often
  5. stir in tomatoes and garbanzo beans
  6. simmer another 5 minutes to heat thoroughly
  7. stir in quinoa (or rice)
  8. stir in peanut butter until melted evenly
  9. serve and garnish with cilantro and a dollop of greek yogurt (or sour cream if you must).

Did you make it?  Do you plan to make it?  Do you also love Shipt?  Will you blend it?
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Happy Cooking!  Savor it!
​~ Courtney

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