THANKSGIVING: Healthier Ingredients That Are Easy Switches

Chef Gerard Viverito is a culinary instructor and operator of Saveur Fine Catering, a company whose beliefs and center on local, sustainable and organic foods. He has a passion to teach others how to cook more healthfully. Here’s what he shared with us regarding preparation of a healthier Thanksgiving meal. 1. Buy a turkey that…
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RECIPE: Better-For-You Mac & Cheese

Mac and cheese with less guilt. Photo courtesy Nicole Morrissey | Prevention RD.   While your January better eating resolutions are still active, consider this remake of a family favorite recipe, macaroni and cheese. This mac and cheese recipe is better for you in three ways. It uses: Whole wheat macaroni. Reduced fat milk and…
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RECIPE: 7 Tips To Make Healthier Mashed Potatoes

Healthier mashed potatoes. Photo courtesy U.S. Potato Board.   To eat better in the new year, here’s an alternative for healthier mashed potatoes. Use one or all of the tips; play around with different variations to see what you like best: Use half boiled or steamed potatoes, half steamed cauliflower. The recipe is also known…
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