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Comfort Foods Made Healthy

January 4, 2021 by Laura Zervos | Leave a Comment

Menu Hearty French Onion Soup Herb crusted Roast chicken Buttermilk and roast Garlic Mashed potatoes Roast carrots with fresh tarragon     Hearty French Onion Soup 2 # or 2 Large Spanish Onions julienned 4 T. butter 8 cups of water 2T of beef base 1 cup of dry sherry One Loaf of French bread…

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The Five “S”s of Making a Cream of Vegetable Soup

October 30, 2020 by Laura Zervos | 1 Comment

Making a cream of vegetable soup is so easy, and the options for seasoning and vegetable combinations are endless. Before we discuss the recipe, let’s talk about the five “S” of making a creamy vegetable soup.  The First “S” is for Saute’;  once you have your vegetables cut into uniform pieces, add the vegetables to…

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Part I: Making an Appotintment with a Registered Dietitian

January 6, 2020 by Laura Zervos | 1 Comment

Making an appointment with a Registered Dietitian is not usually the first step that you make when you decide that you want to lose weight or you want to improve your health, but it is a step in the right direction.    As you can imagine, by the time I see a client, they have…

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How much fiber do you need?

July 10, 2019 by Laura Zervos | Leave a Comment

Most people fall short on consuming the recommended intake of 25-35 grams of fiber per day, with 5-10 grams coming from soluble fiber.  Are you meeting your fiber goal?  Women should aim for the lower part of the reference range, and men should get closer to 35 grams of fiber per day.  What is the…

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Checking in With Your Health Goals

May 8, 2019 by Laura Zervos | Leave a Comment

Only seven weeks until July begins; the start of the second half of the year!  It is a great time to check in with yourself and any health goals that you made for yourself at the beginning of the year.  Given the current obesity rate at close to 40% for adults (https://laurazervos.com/childhood-overweight-and-obesity/), it is no…

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Avocado:

March 24, 2019 by Laura Zervos | Leave a Comment

According to the USDA, avocado consumption has increased by 443% from 1995-2015.  Avocados have made their way into our kitchens and many recipes.  Avocados are not exclusive to any particular regional menu of the United States. They are in restaurants ranging from diners to fine dining establishments and even fast food! The Growing Season The…

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