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<span class="SectionText">Corned beef is a quintessential recipe to have on hand for the
Irish holiday. With the help of your trusty slow cooker, this <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/slow-cooker-corned-beef-and-cabbage/d78c294a-6367-45a5-8eec-f2cebf29de7c">classic corned beef recipe</a>
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The recipe has eight servings, perfect for feeding a large family or
for those who love re-purposing leftovers. We recommend using your
leftover corned beef for these <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/reuben-sandwiches/e6e3d58c-9fa6-43fd-a811-5f87f9584e73">Reuben sandwiches</a> or this <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/reuben-casserole/9dbea785-9e2e-4164-8739-1f646eb19e37">Reuben casserole</a>.<br>
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Beef and Vegetables
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corned beef brisket with seasoning packet (2 to 2 1/2 lb)
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can (12 oz) beer or nonalcoholic beer
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thin wedges cabbage
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1/4 cup uncooked rolled oats<br />
1-2 inches of a cinnamon stick<br />
1 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg<br />
2 egg whites<br />
3 packets Splenda or other heat-stable sugar substitute<br />
4 drops of maple flavoring<br />
1/2 ripe banana, sliced thinly<br />
1 cupful of banana extract<br />
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Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in a microwave. Pour oatmeal into Very large bowl. Drip in cinnamon stick and nutmeg. Add boiling water to oatmeal and cook on HIGH about 3 minutes. <br />
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While the oatmeal cooks, empty Splenda into a very small bowl, carefully add 4 drops of maple flavoring and stir with a fork to blend. The resulting mixture should look like brown sugar. Set aside.<br />
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When the microwave stops, remove cinnamon stick. Whisk in egg white mixture and banana extract. Continue whisking about 10-15 seconds after mixture has changed consistency and has turned creamy. Transfer oatmeal to a serving-size ovenproof bowl and stir in sliced banana. Carefully distribute brown Splenda mixture over the top of the oatmeal with a fork and bake oatmeal 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove carefully will be very hot and enjoy. <br />
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Did you ever just have this craving to have a snack? Sometimes you want a healthy snack and sometimes, you don't. Well, this is a healthy snack and I hope it hits your palate-- just right-- and that you like this. This is a savory snack! This snack is called: <b><i>Old Bay Buffalo Cauliflower Bites</i></b>. This courtesy of Alison Massey, MS, RD, LDN, <i>Health Monitor Guide to Diabetes</i>, which she explains is an alternative to standard fried wings, and of course you need to watch your portions.<br />
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<b><u>Old Bay Buffalo Cauliflower Bites</u></b><br />
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1/2 cup brown rice flour<br />
1 tsp. + 1/4 tsp. Old Bay seasoning<br />
1 head of cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)<br />
1/3 cup Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Sauce (or your favorite, if desired)<br />
2 Tbsp. Sriracha<br />
1 Tbsp. margarine, melted<br />
1/4 tsp. garlic powder<br />
1/2 cup water<br />
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1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.<br />
2. In a bowl mix 1/2 cup brown rice flour, 1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Dip cauliflower pieces in the batter until coated evenly Place them on a lightly greased non-stick baking sheet.<br />
3. Bake about 10-12 minutes (look for the batter to harden), flip and bake an additional 5-6 minutes. remove from oven when done.<br />
4. In a separate bowl mix together 1/3 cup Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Sauce,, 2 Tbsp. Sriracha, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, 1/4 tsp. Old Bay seasoning and margarine.<br />
5. Use a plastic pastry brush to evenly coat each cauliflower bite with the hot sauce mixture.<br />
6. Bake the cauliflower until crispy (~ 9 minutes).<br />
7. Serve with blue cheese or french onion dip and sliced celery.<br />
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<b><u>Nutrition Facts:</u></b><br />
Calories 286, Fat 7g, Protein 8g, carbohydrates 46g, sodium 1926mg, sugar 9g.<br />
Enjoy!<div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-85694413191681672092016-08-25T10:42:00.001-04:002016-08-25T10:49:59.442-04:00Oreo Caramel Apples: Just Right for Your Palate<b><u>Ingredients:</u></b><br />
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6-10 wooden pop sticks<br />
6-10 small Gala apples or your favorite apple<br />
2 Tbsp. skim or non fat milk<br />
1 pkg (14 oz.) caramels or diet caramels<br />
20-25 Oreo cookies, coarsely crushed<br />
1 pkg dark chocolate chips<br />
2 Tbsp. shortening<br />
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<li>Insert pop sticks into tops of apples. Place caramels and milk in a small saucepan. Heat and stir over medium-low heat, 3-5 minutes or until smooth, stirring frequently. Dip apples in caramel mixture, coating completely. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; let stand until set--about 10 minutes.</li>
<li>Place crushed cookies in a shallow bowl. In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over hot water, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip apples in chocolate mixture; let excess drip off. Roll apples through cookie crumbs. return to baking sheet; refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes. cut into wedges; serve.</li>
<li>Enjoy yourself.</li>
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Adapted from Jennifer Gilbert Makes 12 servings.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-22777222722558291162016-08-24T10:50:00.000-04:002016-08-24T10:50:17.253-04:00GreetingsGood Day Blogger-land:<br />
<br />
It has been awhile since I have been able to blog. I had a death in my family and was away from blogging longer than I had anticipated. It is nice to be back and to be back blogging with you again.<br />
<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Anthony<div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-34389859011565712772014-02-22T15:51:00.001-05:002014-02-22T15:51:44.963-05:00Boiling Water in a Covered Pot<p> </p> <p>In theory, water in a covered pot should boil faster because as water changes to steam, it absorbs energy, which it carries away from the pot as it vaporizes. In a closed pot, most of the steam is trapped so it condenses (or turns back to water) on the lid and releases its captive energy inside the pot. To find out if the lid made a perceptible difference in practice, we did two tests. In the first, we put 2 quarts of water in each of two identical pots, submerged temperature probes in each, and then put a lid on one. We heated both pots over high heat on identical burners with timers running. The water in the covered pot took 10 minutes and 30 seconds to come to a boil (212 degrees), while the uncovered water took 13 minutes and 20 seconds—about 25 percent longer. We repeated the test with 2 gallons of water in 3-gallon stock pots to see if more water made more of a difference. It did. The covered water boiled in 26 minutes and 20 seconds, while the uncovered water took 34 minutes and 42 seconds—about 30 percent longer. Problem solved. </p> <p><strong>THE BOTTOM LINE</strong>: Water boils faster in covered pots. The more water you have in the pot the more of a difference the lid will make. When boiling water in a pot for which you have no lid, cover it with a baking sheet or aluminum foil.</p> <p><img src="http://d3cizcpymoenau.cloudfront.net/images/legacy/11468/aside_SIL_StockPot_Cuisinart.jpg" /></p> <p>Water boils about 30% faster with a lid. </p> <p><strong>Source:  Cook’s Country April/May 2012 </strong></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-27387664305615766822013-12-07T13:12:00.001-05:002013-12-07T13:12:39.082-05:00Christmas Baskets: How To Make Your Own!<p> </p> <p> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:0f798ad4-9bf1-4945-9ffc-1c19fdd7fb71" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div><div><object width="640" height="391" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=405862"></param> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> </param><param name="flashVars" value=""></param> <embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=405862" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="391" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" flashVars=""></embed> </object><br />View <a href="http://www.howcast.com/videos/405862-How-to-Make-Christmas-Food-Baskets" target="_blank">How to Make Christmas Food Baskets</a> on <a href="http://www.howcast.com" target="_blank">Howcast</a></div></div><div style="width:640px;clear:both;font-size:.8em">These are very nice. Source: Howcast</div></div> <p>Do you have homemade Christmas gift ideas and how do you make them? </p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-86342650058455911482013-11-21T23:02:00.001-05:002013-11-21T23:02:57.382-05:00Cook's Corner: Do You Know How To Cut An Onion?
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/h-2fg8__ncA" width="459"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-55045776276966542862013-11-15T14:56:00.001-05:002013-11-15T14:57:36.333-05:00Cook’s Corner: My Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce!<p><font size="4"><strong><u>My Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce</u></strong></font></p> <p><strong><u><font size="4"></font></u></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tnhtkBRoAro/UoZ8VF-cRqI/AAAAAAAABVg/f4G12nNbdCw/s1600-h/Apple%252520for%252520applesauce%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Apples in the hot tub for cinnamon applesauce" border="0" alt="Apples in the hot tub for cinnamon applesauce" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hMeWrMeFVq4/UoZ8VhpVWpI/AAAAAAAABVk/sT3l_jOKJXs/Apple%252520for%252520applesauce_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="139" /></a>                                         </p> <p><font size="2">Photo: © 2013 Anthony Sepe.  All Rights Reserved</font></p> <p><font size="2">.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Qqjk8uyLx2E/UoZ8WRdUlDI/AAAAAAAABVw/RO3YujsEwSg/s1600-h/Made%252520Applesauce%252520for%252520mom-Nov%2525206%25252C%2525202013-IMG_20131106_183451_781%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Made Applesauce for mom-Nov 6, 2013-IMG_20131106_183451_781" border="0" alt="Made Applesauce for mom-Nov 6, 2013-IMG_20131106_183451_781" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-z8NQAE6OTzc/UoZ8W7RhIHI/AAAAAAAABV0/7i-r6Es-M6Q/Made%252520Applesauce%252520for%252520mom-Nov%2525206%25252C%2525202013-IMG_20131106_183451_781_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="139" /></a></font></p> <p><font size="2">Photo: © 2013 Anthony Sepe. All Rights Reserved.</font></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Hi Everyone, <br />Here's some homemade applesauce! It is so good, and here's what I did.</p> <p><strong><u><font size="3">Ingredients:</font></u></strong></p> <p>3 # McIntosh Apples, cored </p> <p>100% Orange Juice (not from concentrate, no pulp)</p> <p>Ground Cinnamon Spice (per tolerance)</p> <p>Pumpkin Pie Spice (per tolerance)</p> <p> </p> <p><font size="3"><strong><u>Directions:</u></strong></font></p> <p>1.  Cored apples and placed them (with the skin on) in a deep pot on the stove.  (Leaving the skins on gives the applesauce a nice tinge of the red color and fiber.) </p> <p>2.  Poured pure 100% orange juice (not from concentrate, no pulp) over the apples to just cover them. Brought the apples to a boil; turned down the heat to low until soft. </p> <p>3.  Added: ground cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, and stirred well. </p> <p>4.  Removed from heat. Poured into blender and pulsed about 10-12 times, until the skins were blenderized and applesauce was smooth. </p> <p>5.  Poured into serving dish and served warm.   Enjoy!</p> <p>Hope you try it!   -Anthony  </p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-39079386393866310532013-11-14T04:30:00.001-05:002013-11-14T04:30:28.242-05:00Eating Right When Money' s Tight from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics<a href="http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6442463962#.UoSXaY1s_Iw.blogger">Eating Right When Money' s Tight from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-59131465845978283972013-11-11T10:26:00.001-05:002013-11-11T10:26:43.387-05:00Applebee’s Provides Veterans Free Meal Today<p> </p> <p> </p> <h4>Monday, November 11, 2013</h4> <h4>Applebee’s Provides Veterans Free Meal Today</h4> <p>Thank you for your service. What a beautiful world we live in because of your service and your sacrifice!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BKlqV79CYTo/Tr1M6PI7uDI/AAAAAAAABCM/Ive1KBNvVcA/s1600-h/1254685035B7HGZ6_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="1254685035B7HGZ6_thumb" border="0" alt="1254685035B7HGZ6_thumb" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HPkie3ImUHk/Tr1M6a1T95I/AAAAAAAABCQ/mF-Df5ZLcJQ/1254685035B7HGZ6_thumb_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="124" height="86" /></a> Who says that there’s no such thing as a free lunch—or even a free dinner? Today, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar Restaurants around the country are offering a free meal for veterans and military active-duty personnel.</p> <p>With many years of this kind of promotion and with that in mind, restaurants are in “all-hands-on-deck” mode. The restaurants have been completely decorated in patriotic themes, and all staff will be wearing read, white and blue.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nyZLrkGbwJw/Tr1M6WSU6VI/AAAAAAAABCc/fcGTvcD3KoY/s1600-h/1178380886oTczxd_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="1178380886oTczxd_thumb" border="0" alt="1178380886oTczxd_thumb" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2qKTBDCgS-I/Tr1M6gD0KUI/AAAAAAAABCk/EUESve48hNg/1178380886oTczxd_thumb_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="124" height="124" /></a> To qualify for the free meal, customers must bring military identification, such as a Uniform Services Identification Card, Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, current leave and earnings statement, veterans’ organization card, a photograph in uniform, a DD214 form, a commendation. Or, just wear their uniforms.</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-76895533405818509052013-11-10T13:52:00.001-05:002013-11-10T13:52:45.541-05:00Healthy Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe From Liz Weiss, RD<p> </p> <p><font size="5">Healthy Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe</font></p> <p><font size="5">Registered Dietitian Liz Weiss combines pizza and buffalo chicken for a unique, tasty treat.</font></p> <p><font size="5"></font></p> <p><a title="Healthy-Buffalo-Chicken-Pizza-R" href="http://video.aarp.org/video/Healthy-Buffalo-Chicken-Pizza-R"><font size="5">Healthy-Buffalo-Chicken-Pizza-R</font></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-66707053225353341012013-11-09T17:59:00.001-05:002013-11-09T17:59:27.694-05:00Pumpkin Cheesecake<p> </p> <p> </p> <h3>The Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Cheesecake</h3> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bgMtd2lPTSc/Un6-THdKanI/AAAAAAAABVA/zpkDYcJHQdg/s1600-h/1101414046o6kWs1%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1101414046o6kWs1" border="0" alt="1101414046o6kWs1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Tar9AZDnNv8/Un6-TjA6-fI/AAAAAAAABVI/cFkic8jQJ2c/1101414046o6kWs1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="215" height="138" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><strong>Prep Time:</strong> 40 mins </li> <li><strong>Total Time:</strong> 1 hrs 44 mins </li> <li><strong>Servings:</strong> 8 </li> </ul> <h4><font style="font-weight: bold"><u>Ingredients</u></font> </h4> <ul> <ul> <li>1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs </li> <li>5 tablespoons butter, melted </li> <li>1 cup sugar, plus </li> <li>1 tablespoon sugar </li> <li>3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese </li> <li>1 teaspoon vanilla </li> <li>1 cup canned pumpkin </li> <li>3 eggs </li> <li>1/2 teaspoon cinnamon </li> <li>1/4 teaspoon nutmeg </li> <li>1/4 teaspoon allspice </li> <li>whipped cream </li> </ul> </ul> <h4><font style="font-weight: bold"><u>Directions</u></font></h4> <ol> <li>Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.</li> <li>Make the crust by combining the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter and 1 T sugar in a medium bowl.</li> <li>Stir well enough to coat all of the crumbs with the butter, but not so much as to turn the mixture into paste.</li> <li>Keep it crumbly.</li> <li>Put foil partway up the outside part of an 8-inch springform pan.</li> <li>Press the crumbs onto the bottom and about two-thirds of the way up the sides of the springform pan.</li> <li>You don't want the crust to form all of the way up the back of each slice of cheesecake.</li> <li>Bake the crust for 5 minutes, then set aside until you are ready to fill it.</li> <li>In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, 1 C sugar, and vanilla.</li> <li>Mix with an electric mixer until smooth.</li> <li>Add the pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice and continue beating until smooth and creamy.</li> <li>Pour the filling into the pan.</li> <li>Bake for 60-70 minutes.</li> </ol> <p> </p> <h4><font style="font-weight: bold"><u>Additional Directions</u></font></h4> <ol start="start"> <li>The top will turn a bit darker at this point.</li> <li>Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool.</li> <li>When the cheesecake has come to room temperature, put it into the refrigerator.</li> <li>When the cheesecake has chilled, remove the pan sides and cut the cake into 8 equal pieces.</li> <li>Serve with a generous portion of whipped cream on top.</li> <li>Enjoy!</li> </ol> <h5><font style="font-weight: bold" size="3"><u></u></font></h5> <h5><font style="font-weight: bold" size="3"><u>Nutrition Facts</u></font></h5> <p>Serving Size: 1 (186 g)</p> <p>Servings Per Recipe: 8</p> <dl><dt>Amount Per Serving </dt><dd>% Daily Value </dd><dt>Calories 564.1 </dt><dd></dd><dt>Calories from Fat 358 </dt><dd>63% </dd></dl><dl><dt>Amount Per Serving </dt><dd>% Daily Value </dd><dt>Total Fat 39.8g</dt><dd>61% </dd><dt>Saturated Fat 21.8g</dt><dd>109% </dd><dt>Cholesterol 182.5mg</dt><dd>60% </dd><dt>Sugars 35.3 g </dt><dt>Sodium 512.8mg</dt><dd>21% </dd><dt>Total Carbohydrate 45.0g</dt><dd>15% </dd><dt>Dietary Fiber 1.4g</dt><dd>5% </dd><dt>Sugars 35.3 g</dt><dd>141% </dd><dt>Protein 8.9g</dt><dd>17% </dd></dl> <p>Source: Cheesecake Factory</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-57597589652429072812013-10-30T21:17:00.001-04:002013-10-30T21:17:01.971-04:00Hot Sauce in HOT Water<p> </p> <p> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:16c56f67-af80-463a-8d40-45f5a16ef6c9" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div><embed src="http://cnettv.cnet.com/av/video/cbsnews/atlantis2/cbsnews_player_embed.swf" scale="noscale" salign="lt" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" background="#333333" width="425" height="279" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" FlashVars="si=254&&contentValue=50158150&shareUrl=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505270_162-57609948/sriracha-behind-the-scenes-of-the-magic-hot-sauce/" /></div><div style="width:425px;clear:both;font-size:.8em">CBS News October 30, 2013 Gail is Awesome!</div></div> <p>How do you like your sauce, and what do you use it on?</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-54807096066323136712013-10-29T12:46:00.001-04:002013-10-29T12:49:14.110-04:00The Appetite Tool for Older Adults<p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The Appetite Tool for Older Adults </strong></p> <p>Good nutrition is important at any age, but it is vital for older adults. Many older adults are at risk for not getting the nutrition they need. Use this tool to learn more about your appetite.</p> <h6>Council on Nutrition Appetite Questionnaire </h6> <h6><font size="3">A. My appetite is</font></h6> <ol> <li>Very poor </li> <li>Poor </li> <li>Average </li> <li>Good </li> <li>Very good</li> </ol> <h6><font size="3">C. I feel hungry</font></h6> <ol> <li>Never </li> <li>Occasionally </li> <li>Some of the time </li> <li>Most of the time </li> <li>All of the time</li> </ol> <h6><font size="3">E. Compared to when I was 50, food tastes</font></h6> <ol> <li>Much worse </li> <li>Worse </li> <li>Just as good </li> <li>Better </li> <li>Much better</li> </ol> <h6><font size="3">G. I feel sick or nauseated when I eat</font></h6> <ol> <li>Most times </li> <li>Often </li> <li>Sometimes </li> <li>Rarely </li> <li>Never</li> </ol> <h6><font size="3">B. When I eat, I feel full after</font></h6> <ol> <li>Eating only a few mouthfuls </li> <li>Eating about a third of a plate/meal </li> <li>Eating over half of a plate/meal </li> <li>Eating most of the food </li> <li>Hardly ever</li> </ol> <h6><font size="3">D. Food tastes</font></h6> <ol> <li>Very bad </li> <li>Bad </li> <li>Average </li> <li>Good </li> <li>Very good</li> </ol> <h6><font size="3">F. Normally, I eat</font></h6> <ol> <li>Less than one regular meal a day </li> <li>One meal a day </li> <li>Two meals a day </li> <li>Three meals a day </li> <li>More than three meals a day (including snacks)</li> </ol> <h6><font size="3">H. Most of the time my mood is</font></h6> <ol> <li>Very sad </li> <li>Sad </li> <li>Neither sad nor happy </li> <li>Happy </li> <li>Very happy</li> </ol> <p> </p> <h6><font size="4">Scoring</font></h6> <p>Add up the number s for each answer to get the total score. If your score is:</p> <p><b>8-16</b> - You may be at risk for eating and appetite concerns. Talk to your doctor to see if a professional evaluation is right for you.</p> <p><b>17-28</b> - You may have some eating habit and appetite concerns. Talk to your doctor about any eating habits or appetite concerns you might have</p> <p><b>Greater than 28</b> - Good! You don't seem to have any eating habit or appetite concerns. Take this checklist with you to your doctor.</p> <p><em><b>Source:</b> New Screening Tool Detects Appetite Problems in Senior Adults.. American Dietetic Association, accessed June, 2011.</em></p> <p><em>Source:  Healthline</em></p> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The Healthline Site, its content, such as text, graphics, images, search results, HealthMaps, Trust Marks, and other material contained on the Healthline Site ("Content"), its services, and any information or material posted on the Healthline Site by third parties are provided for informational purposes only. None of the foregoing is a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Healthline Site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. Please read the <a href="https://www.aarpmedicareplans.com/partner/aarpmedcare/popup_termsofservice.jsp">Terms of Service</a> for more information regarding use of the Healthline Site.</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-30823293368739009412013-10-28T23:53:00.001-04:002013-10-29T00:02:14.619-04:00Cool App: Grocery i Q Please Check It Out!<p> </p> <p><img alt="Cover art" src="https://lh4.ggpht.com/VKepxpzfaiGiBMD4xR2HrcjBpGOdx0TB-mvykDOBcz5iMh9BeBoIgDcB5hgH3jhx1Q=w300" /></p> <p>It’s described as, grocery shopping made quick and easy with the features you expect from the #1 grocery shopping list app.</p> <p>This is a great app; check it out at the Google Play Store, which is also Free!  <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DUKnqvZNj0g/Um8xO1OjzaI/AAAAAAAABUg/uw9B9wOw_Jg/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://play.google.com/store/search?q=groceryiq" target="_blank">Grocery i Q</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Have a great day,</p> <p>Anthony</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-92129887912192331642013-10-15T10:44:00.001-04:002013-10-15T10:44:34.911-04:00Cooks Corner: Sesame Salmon<p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Y4u4IvLIUw8/Ul1Uz428PeI/AAAAAAAABSQ/BHT6b9KqDhA/s1600-h/sesame-salmon%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sesame-salmon" border="0" alt="sesame-salmon" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-97YTptR8YDI/Ul1U0cUOQuI/AAAAAAAABSU/8xRyyTu8T7A/sesame-salmon_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="198" height="244" /></a></p> <p>Sesame Salmon, Photo AICR</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Glaze</strong></p> <ul> <li>3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce </li> <li>2 Tbsp. mirin (any sweet white wine maybe substituted) </li> <li>1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth </li> <li>1/2 tsp. honey </li> <li>1 tsp. grated fresh ginger </li> <li>3 cloves garlic, minced </li> <li>2 tsp. cornstarch </li> <li>3 Tbsp. water </li> </ul> <p><strong>Salmon </strong></p> <ul> <li>1 large egg white </li> <li>2 Tbsp. cornstarch </li> <li>1 lb. (4, 4-oz.) salmon fillets </li> <li>2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted </li> <li>1 Tbsp. sesame oil </li> </ul> <h4>Directions</h4> <ol> <li>Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, broth, honey, ginger and garlic in saucepan. Set aside. In another bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Set aside. </li> <li>Whisk egg white and cornstarch in small bowl. Liberally brush skinless side of each fillet with egg mixture and sprinkle with seeds evenly, pressing gently to coat. </li> <li>Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Gently place fillets, seed side down, and cook until the seeds are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Very gently turn over and continue cooking through, about 3 minutes. </li> <li>Over medium heat, simmer soy sauce mixture, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture and continue simmering until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. </li> <li>Spoon glaze over fillets. Serve immediately. </li> </ol> <p>SOURCE:  AICR ; October 15, 2013 | Issue 474</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-60790563004271018892013-09-01T13:01:00.001-04:002013-09-01T14:00:11.004-04:00Cooks Corner: My Black Bean Salsa for Labor Day Weekend!<p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BkZbSx0nuOU/UiNy63dFfaI/AAAAAAAABRA/njUR4p--TpQ/s1600-h/Black%252520Beans_IMG_20130831_124700_614%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="Black Beans_IMG_20130831_124700_614" alt="Black Beans_IMG_20130831_124700_614" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yolIKoJrnWk/UiNy7Z3OmAI/AAAAAAAABRI/0ZgPHxyKWyA/Black%252520Beans_IMG_20130831_124700_614_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="232" height="364" /></a></p> <p>© Photo: Anthony Sepe</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><font size="3"><u>Anthony’s Black Bean Salsa</u></font></strong></p> <p><strong><u><font size="3"></font></u></strong></p> <p><strong><u><font size="3">INGREDIENTS:</font></u></strong></p> <p>1 Can of Organic Black Beans with Sea Salt</p> <p>1/2 Red Onion, diced</p> <p>2 cloves garlic, diced or 1 Teaspoon garlic salt</p> <p>1 Teaspoon of Crushed Black Pepper</p> <p>2 Tablespoons Chili Powder</p> <p>3 Tablespoons Cumin</p> <p>2 Tablespoons Olive Oil</p> <p>1/4 cup of water</p> <p>2 Tablespoons lemon juice</p> <p>2 Tablespoons lime juice</p> <p>1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar</p> <p>2 Ripe Plum Tomatoes, Chopped</p> <p>2 Teaspoons of bottled Cilantro or you can use fresh</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><u><font size="3">PREPARATION:</font></u></strong></p> <p><strong><u><font size="3"></font></u></strong></p> <p><font size="3">Mix all ingredients in a metal bowl; chill at least a half hour for all flavors to marry.</font></p> <p><font size="3">Serve with a side of Wheat Thins or your favorite crackers.</font></p> <p><font size="3">Enjoy all-year-round, but particularly, this Labor Day weekend.</font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <p><font size="3">What special dish are you preparing for this Labor Day Weekend?</font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <p><font size="3">Take care,</font></p> <p><font size="3">Anthony <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_3ZloeM_dxY/UiNy7nafIHI/AAAAAAAABRQ/TKHuX391-7w/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-42849818003539598722013-08-11T11:12:00.001-04:002013-08-11T11:12:53.089-04:00Breakfast?<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QxO_cIR9OMA/Ugep8vtnbcI/AAAAAAAABPA/GmBGcrHS5Qo/s1600-h/1160445682sB6Fpk%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1160445682sB6Fpk" border="0" alt="1160445682sB6Fpk" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-W03dCrDRAjs/Ugep8z5jxqI/AAAAAAAABPI/1i_SD9DFkwc/1160445682sB6Fpk_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="68" height="70" /></a> <p> </p> <p>Thinking of skipping breakfast?</p> <p>Consider the benefits you’re missing.  Breakfast foods (like egg whites, cereal etc.) are a quick and easy way to start your day with a boost of important vitamins and minerals.  And if you’d like to be more of a “morning person,”  studies show eating breakfast can improve concentration and reduce fatigue in the morning.  What’s more, eating breakfast may help with weight control by making us feel less hungry through the day.  Therefore, be good to yourself and take a few extra minutes to start your day out right!</p> <p>Source: Wegman cereals</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-92102491701191401222013-07-22T08:47:00.001-04:002013-07-22T08:47:09.258-04:00Healthy Buffalo Chicken Ranch Stuffed Mushrooms<p> </p> <p><img title="Healthy Buffalo Chicken Ranch Stuffed Mushrooms" alt="Healthy Buffalo Chicken Ranch Stuffed Mushrooms" src="http://umbrella-eqal.s3.amazonaws.com/bettereats/dynamic/thumbnail/photo/360498_500x500_R.jpg" width="254" height="254" /></p> <h4>Ingredients</h4> <ul> <li>3 boneless, skinless chicken breast tenderloins, chopped</li> <li>10 ounces white or button mushrooms, center stems removed</li> <li>1/4 cup non-fat, plain Greek yogurt</li> <li>1 clove garlic, pressed</li> <li>1 scallion, finely chopped (reserve green ends for garnish)</li> <li>1 teaspoon dried dill</li> <li>1/3 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce (more or less to taste)</li> <li>1/4 cup gluten-free crackers or chips, crushed</li> <li>1/4 cup sliced bread and butter pickles</li> <li>1/2 teaspoon each, salt and pepper</li> <li>1 can olive oil cooking spray</li> </ul> <h4>Directions</h4> <ol> <li>Preheat oven to 400 degrees </li> <li>Heat a medium skillet on medium heat. Spray with olive oil cooking spray and add chicken tenderloins. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from heat and finely chop or shred with a fork. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. </li> <li>To the mixing bowl with the chicken, add the Greek yogurt, garlic clove, 1/2 chopped scallion, dried dill and Frank's Red Hot Sauce. Season with salt and pepper and stir until all ingredients are combined. </li> <li>Place the hollowed out mushroom caps open side up on a cookie sheet. Fill the caps with the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with gluten-free cracker crumbs and place in the oven at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes. </li> <li>Top with bread and butter pickle slices and garnish with chopped scallions.</li> </ol> <p>Source: Recipe Rehab July 2013</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-6093910775623474592013-07-07T13:09:00.001-04:002013-07-07T13:09:39.912-04:00National Strawberry Sundae Day!<p>BY Anthony J Sepe</p> <p>I gave a talk to teenagers at the hospital. I wanted to make the talk interesting and make the talk fun for them, too. My presentation was called<strong>: “THE TEEN MACHINE: Let’s Wrap-- & have a Smoothie!!!</strong> I<strong> </strong>decided to focus on the “strawberry” and not the sundae, in “National Strawberry Sundae Day.”  Therefore, we made several smoothie’s, and the following fresh Strawberry Pineapple Banana Smoothie recipe is my own original recipe, which I would like to share with you; however, when you use or print this recipe, please give proper attribution credit, © 2000-20013 Medical Nutrition Therapy Services Anthony J Sepe “Blog: From A Dietitian’s Perspective” <a href="http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</a>.  All rights reserved.</p> <p><strong><u></u></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FftJwrFkI9M/Udmgz2CbbyI/AAAAAAAABOg/Qy5vzPWjuWo/s1600-h/11459609357LDA6D_thumb1%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="11459609357LDA6D_thumb1" border="0" alt="11459609357LDA6D_thumb1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mAo2AN14e7U/Udmg0WjKWHI/AAAAAAAABOo/XK8cNPhfeMM/11459609357LDA6D_thumb1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="93" height="136" /></a> </p> <p><b><u>STRAWBERRY PINEAPPLE BANANA SMOOTHIE</u></b></p> <p>© Medical Nutrition Therapy Services, Recipe courtesy Anthony J Sepe, 2000-2013.</p> <p><b><u></u></b></p> <p><b><u>Ingredients:</u></b></p> <p><b>1. </b>4 Ice cubes, crushed<b><u></u></b></p> <p><b>2. </b>½ cup strawberries<b><u></u></b></p> <p><b>3. </b>½ cup crushed pineapple<b><u></u></b></p> <p><b>4. </b>½ sliced banana<b><u></u></b></p> <p><b>5. </b>½ c orange juice<b><u></u></b></p> <p><b>6. </b>½ tsp. vanilla extract (optional)<b><u></u></b></p> <p><b><u>Method:</u></b></p> <p>Crush ice cubes in blender. Add strawberries, crushed pineapple, sliced bananas and orange juice to blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve; top with fruit.  Enjoy! <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-o0VVXgJN3P8/Udmg0vpprfI/AAAAAAAABOw/Gw-GHEnoO_0/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905538321349706253.post-84335005623545623212013-06-16T08:05:00.001-04:002013-06-16T08:05:06.776-04:00Happy Father’s Day; I Love You Dad<h6><em><font size="3">This article is reprinted from Father’s Day June 2009</font></em></h6> <h6><font size="3">by Anthony J Sepe</font></h6> <p>Dads facing new challenges</p> <p>This post is in memory of my dad. I love you and miss you. </p> <p>There is work; there is family; there is demand, which must be balanced. The third Sunday in June offers a predictable tradition: Dad’s favorite meal and maybe a necktie, aftershave and a card.</p> <p>The challenges of fatherhood on the other hand, are changing at wrap speed. Parents’ roles overlap or flip-flop entirely. The marriage demands attention—and all that is going on in the anxiety-laden context of rising taxes, high fuel prices, and constant belt-tightening, and raising children.</p> <p>Valuing family over career reflects a vital shift in attitude, but it appears that so much of men’s identification is packaged in being good providers for their families. Dad is more than an ATM. Dad is more than running to him when mom says ‘no.’ Dad is more than his laughter or joke or two, or three. Dad is special because he, too, brought life into this world. Lest we not forget: everyone of us face challenges, too. We face challenges about whether or not to make the proper choices to eat healthy, daily. Ask yourself: do I want this,which is healthy for me or do I want that, which is not so healthy for me. Only you know. Therefore, most of you know that Weight Watcher’s is very near and dear to my heart because I used to teach the program classes, and here is a Health-e recipe to help you on your way:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_em32ciFa7t8/Sj-VyCAQuJI/AAAAAAAAATE/S7GESa7KnVI/s1600-h/1216187663FBYF8d%5B1%5D.jpg"><img title="1216187663FBYF8d" border="0" alt="1216187663FBYF8d" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_em32ciFa7t8/Sj-VyeXhRKI/AAAAAAAAATI/nMDyAm8xQGA/1216187663FBYF8d_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="122" height="100" /></a></p> <blockquote> <p><strong><u>Baked Red Snapper</u></strong></p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p>1 tablespoon olive oil, divided</p> <p>4 (8 oz.) red snapper fillets</p> <p>1 medium onion, thinly sliced into rings</p> <p>2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced</p> <p>1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced</p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p>METHOD:</p> <ol> <li>Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush x9 baking dish with 1 teaspoon of the oil. Arrange the fish fillets in dish;brush with remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Arrange onion over fish; top with tomatoes and bell pepper. </li> <li>Cover dish with foil;bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. </li> </ol> </blockquote> <li>Nutrition Information </li> <li>280 calories, 6.4g fat,1.4g fiber </li> <li>Makes 4 Servings; 6 Points per serving </li> <li>Source: Weight Watcher’s </li> <li>Enjoy! <p>Happy Father’s Day,</p> <p>-Anthony</p> </li> <div class="blogger-post-footer">http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com</div>Anthony Sepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107308089451107021noreply@blogger.com0