9 Everyday Tips for Healthy Bag Lunches & Snacks
By Rita Larsen, Elite Sports Clubs Registered Dietitian & Nutrition Counselor Guidelines for Healthy Eating and Snacking on a Daily Basis Whether the kids are headed off to school or you are brown...
View ArticleIt’s about time you tried a Green Smoothie!
By Rita Larsen, RD; Elite Sports Clubs Dietitian and Nutrition Counselor Many people are busy today with work and activities other than preparing meals. You may want to try this smoothie recipe as a...
View ArticleOven Roasted Asparagus Recipe
By Rita Larsen, RD, CD; Elite Sports Clubs Nutrition Educator & Diet Counselor Prepare at the last minute before serving your dinner! Dry heat in the oven or on the grill is a favorite way to cook...
View ArticleThe 7 Color Food Groups That Help Fight Cancer
By Rita Larsen, RD, CD; Elite Sports Clubs Nutrition Educator & Diet Counselor As mentioned in my previous blog post, scientists have identified naturally occurring substances in foods that have...
View ArticleGrilled Vegetable Panini Recipe
By Rita Larsen, RDN; Elite Sports Clubs Nutrition Educator & Diet Counselor This recipe originally appeared in the Fall edition of our seasonal magazine. You can find a digital copy on our website...
View ArticleTurkey “Off the Bone” Soup Recipe
By Rita Larsen, RDN; Elite Sports Clubs Nutrition Educator & Diet Counselor Using up those leftovers off the bones can be an intimidating experience at first, but have no fear, this recipe will...
View ArticleWhy See a RDN & Rita’s Vegetable Soup Recipe
As you may or may not already know, March is National Nutrition Month. During this month many national organizations have chosen to work together to focus the public’s attention on the importance of...
View ArticleWatercress Salad with Sesame Garlic Dressing
By Rita Larsen, RDN; Elite Sports Clubs Nutrition Educator & Diet Counselor I remember that watercress was always used for tea sandwiches in the fanciest of hotel dining rooms. Watercress stands...
View ArticleLemon Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe
Spiked with lots of lemon, this delectable chicken stir-fry has a nice mix of fresh vegetables and is ready in less than 30 minutes. Prep: 15 minutes Cooking: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1-lemon plus skin...
View ArticleEnergy Boosting Smoothie Recipe
A fairly new member to the club and nutrition client, DJ, has perfected a delicious energy boosting smoothie that she has “first thing in the morning before breakfast,” which she follows up with a...
View ArticleAcorn Squash Soup Recipe
Just in time for the Fall season, this recipe offers a different twist on acorn squash. This soup is made easily, and is ready in just one hour. Offering a smooth and creamy texture, we’re sure this...
View ArticleHow Your Diet Can Help (or Hurt) Your Seasonal Allergies
Allergy season is now upon us! Autumn is as active a season for allergies as it is in the spring. While most pollen and irritants circulate themselves on the dry windy days of an Indian summer, it...
View ArticleKale: One of the World’s Healthiest Foods
It is remarkable how much press the vegetable, Kale, has been receiving. Looking closer you find a very diverse and tasty vegetable that is actually very adaptable to many good recipes. It is now...
View ArticleNew Vegetable Blend to Try & Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Before we jump into the shrimp scampi recipe (which I just had to share because shrimp is a part of the new dietary recommendations and scampi is undoubtedly one of the very best) I wanted to mention...
View ArticleVegetable Quesadillas Recipe
This Vegetable Quesadillas recipe is delicious and full of wonderful fresh vegetables that you will enjoy while managing to meet all of your nutritional needs! Many of us struggle to get in our daily...
View ArticleEdamame Salad Recipe
This is a new age food full of great taste and good nutrition. Edamame is actual soybeans that have been roasted, cooked, shelled, and frozen. They have a crunchy taste and will supply you with a...
View ArticleEasy Vegetable Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipe
A delicious and easy vegetable combination for summer meals! This simple vegetable bow tie pasta salad recipe is a great way to incorporate your daily servings of veggies right into your main dish. I...
View ArticleHow I Learned to Eat Vegetables for Breakfast
There’s all sorts of recommendations out there for how to start your day. Some swear by drinking a large glass of water before they even get out of bed. Others meditate or do a yoga stretching...
View ArticleBreakfast Vegetable Frittata Recipe
This vegetable frittata recipe is the perfect example of a good use of vegetables early in the day. It can be prepared the night before and you’re good to go for the next day. It doesn’t hurt that...
View ArticleChocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe
This is a remarkable moist cake that will fit into any menu or diet plan. It is simple tasty ingredients, full of cocoa, and, requires no frosting, or chocolate pieces. Just a wonderful combination of...
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