With the lull in primaries this week and the decrease in the media’s attention; hopefully, you will have NO excuse for not reading my newsletter in its entirety! Ha 🙂
So – the weather is warming up (or maybe not), but in any event, you may not have soup top of mind, but trust me they can fit year-round. Plus, don’t miss my interview breaking down everyone’s favorite hot topic – artificial sweeteners; and what I and my fellow nutritionists really eat – confessions will be revealed!
In this report you will find:
* Product Pick of the Week: Amy’s Organic Light in Sodium – Lentil Soup
* 10 Dietitian Confessions You Need to Read to Believe
* Is Using Splenda a Danger to Your Health?
Product Pick of the Week: Amy’s Organic Light in Sodium – Lentil Soup
Think outside of the can! I use Lentil Soup as “sauce” for pasta dishes. When going for canned, I always like to go with a lower sodium version, like this one. But hey, if you really think you need more salt – grab your salt shaker. I’m sure you know where it is.
For this dish, first I sautĂ© shredded Brussels sprouts in garlic and oil then I add the soup (just like i would add a marinara sauce), and then some green frozen peas. You can even add more veggies if you like. If I have some leftover broccoli I might throw some of that in too!! Sometimes I also add extra beans or if I am in a meat mood – a little cooked ground sirloin beef. Be creative. Top with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a super, simple pasta dish is served.
Nutrition Facts (that I care about) in 1 cup (Note – there are 2 servings per container):
* 180 Calories
* 5 g Total Fat
* 290 mg Sodium
* 6 g Fiber
* 8 g Protein
10 Dietitian Confessions You Need to Read to BelieveÂ
Many people assume I must eat perfectly healthy all the time. Spoiler alert – my diet includes almost everything; I make room for my french fries, burgers and cocktails! How? Check out my interview with drozthegoodlife.com for what I, along with many fellow nutritionists eat on the regular, and how we include some typically “off limits” foods.
Is Using Splenda a Danger to Your Health?
The question of whether artificial sweeteners are dangerous for your health comes up a LOT. Don’t miss my interview with fitnessmagazine.com for the whole truth about sucralose, aka Splenda. Is it really a danger or does the research warrant a different interpretation? Read on – PLEASE!