Food

By Sandy Holthaus Last Saturday, I went to the All-City Garage Sale. The weather was gorgeous! It was a perfect day. It was as if everyone wanted to be outside in the sunshine enjoying our “new normal.” All these phrases that we never spoke of just over a year ago. I have to say I…

Dear Dietitian, I am health conscious and try to get enough fiber in my diet, but sometimes I miss the mark. I noticed some protein bars have 10 grams of fiber. Are these good for you? Jim Dear Jim, The Dietary Guidelines recommend Americans consume 25 to 30 grams of fiber per day. Fiber is…

You know how the saying goes? How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. There is truth in this and, as I tackle huge projects this Spring, I just breathe through it and repeat this mantra over and over. One bite at a time, one step at a time, and one day…

By Sandy Holthaus I went in last week for my COVID-19 injection. The nurse was a very kind man named Michael. I really wanted to give him a hug to show my appreciation or, at the very least, a handshake, but I stopped short of doing so. That is where we are my friend, and…

Leanne McCrate, RD, LD, CNSC Dear Readers, Many of us know someone who has struggled with an addiction. Perhaps they have tried to quit smoking or are addicted to drugs like heroin or methamphetamine. The American Psychiatric Association defines addiction as a complex condition, a brain disease manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences.(1)…

As some of you may know, at the beginning of 2020, I decided to take a break from writing the cooking column after 13 years, 340 columns, and one book. Who knew that just three months later, we would all be on lockdown and home? At first, it was a daze. We were on a…

Leanne McCrate, RD, LD, CNSC Dear Readers The 2020-2025 U.S. Dietary Guidelines were unveiled last week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services. These recommendations are based on scientific evidence and advised by a team of nutrition experts, including Registered Dietitians, Medical Doctors, and Professors of Nutrition. The…

With the holiday season underway, it can be hard to avoid the temptation of tasty treats. What are some strategies to help best maintain control of one’s eating habits during the holiday season? Joanne Slavin, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition in the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural…

Dear Dietitian, Can you settle a bet between my sister and me? She says apple cider vinegar has many health benefits and that it even can help with weight loss. I say that’s bologna. What do you say? Thank you, Jenny Dear Jenny, If you check out apple cider vinegar (ACV) on the internet, you…

NOTE: This list can change at any time. Information is based on what we knew at press time. (These are presented alphabetically.) Note that you may be able to purchase beer or wine along with your takeout at many locations; be sure to ask. Dino’s Eden Lakeside Club in Eden Valley, tel. 453-4444; take-out options…