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Dietitian Advice Newsletter

February 2012


Greetings!

 

February is here and love is in the air. So it only makes sense that it is National Cherry Month. Cherries contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are known to decrease heart disease and cancer. Try adding a handful of cherries to your meal plan as an afternoon snack or dessert.     

   

The end of the month is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

Keep in mind that Eating Disorders are the most deadly of all mental health disorders.
 

Healthy Regards,

Kathryn Fink 

 

In This Issue
Question & Answer
International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians
Speaking Engagements
Archive
Featured Recipe
Upcoming Events
BEDA 2012 Conference
 
Question & Answer

Question: I don't like the taste of cow's milk, but still want to be able to eat cereal. A friend of mine suggested I try drinking soy milk. What are other non-dairy alternatives I could try?

Answer: The most common alternatives are rice, almond, and soy milk. Each of these types has different health claims, but is a matter of personal taste preference. Soy milk is high in protein and no saturated fats. However, purchase kinds that are fortified in calcium. Rice milk is low in protein and calcium, and no saturated fats. Almond milk is a good source of vitamin E, calcium, low in saturated fats, but it is also low in protein.
 
   
International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians 
I am excited to announce I have joined other Eating Disorder Dietitians who are coming together to form IFEDD - the International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians - to fight for our patients' rights to insurance coverage for our services.  Visit our new website at www.eddietitians.com to learn about our Mission to End Eating Disorder Discrimination. 

Even if you're not a candidate for membership, you are welcome to join the IFEDD "A Dietitian Changed My Life" campaign.

I encourage any of my patients and clients, whether or not you have an eating disorder, to share how a dietitian changed your life at
http://eddietitians.com/a-dietitian-changed-my-life/. Anyone who has experienced Eating Disorder Discrimination will also find a place to share their story on the site. 

Anyone who is interested in helping support eating disorders can join IFEDD as a Friend for just a $1 donation to the Hope Network Eating Disorder Research Foundation. Visit
www.eddietitians.com for details.
 
Speaking Engagements!

I presented "Bariatric Surgery: Golden ticket, Temporary Patch, Ticket to Jail or BED" at Eastfield college to a group of counselors on February 1st and I will present this same topic at BEDA National Conference in Philadelphia, PA on March 1-4, 2012.   

  

 

   Kathryn Fink,    

MS, RD, CSSD, LD

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Nutrition & Fitness Consultant 

I believe "There's always room for ice cream and chocolate!" My practice can assist you in your journey to a healthy relationship with food and balance in your life.

Phone
214-850-9573

Location
1110 Cottonwood Lane
Suite L200
Irving, Texas 75038

Email

contact@dietitianadvice.com  

   

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Archive
Past Newsletters

 

Featured Recipe

Whose favorite scene in "The Lady and the Tramp" wasn't the Italian Bistro part? Want to re-create this moment for you and a significant other this Valentine's, try this variation of spaghetti.  

 

Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash Marinara

 

Serves 2
  • Ingredients
  • 1 spaghetti squash (4-5 pounds)
  • Marinara Sauce
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 24 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp low-sodium tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
  • Meatballs
  • 3/4 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped shallots
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2-3 dashes hot pepper sauce

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 

2. Wrap the whole squash in foil. Place it on a baking sheet and bake 1 to 1 ½ hours, turning the squash over halfway through cooking until tender when pierced with a fork. Set aside to cool.

3. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste and basil. Simmer gently for 15 minutes. Set aside.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the turkey, egg white, shallots, mustard, parsley, oregano, pepper and hot-pepper sauce. Mix gently and shape into eight meatballs.
5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Add the meatballs and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning often, until browned all over. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs in the skillet. Cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
6. Cut the cooked spaghetti squash in half. Remove and discard the seeds. Scoop out 3 cups of squash from the shell (reserve the remaining squash for future use). Arrange the squash on a serving platter and top with the meatball-marinara sauce mixture.

 

Per serving: approx. 483 calories, 38g protein, 48g carbohydrates, 18g fat (4g saturated), 11g fiber and 12g sugar

 

Source: http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2012/01/11/hooray-for-healthier-mac-n-cheese-chili-and-more/?hpt=hp_bn8Â