Gather your kids around the computer screen and be prepared to laugh. Dave Grotto, RD, LDN, a.k.a. “the guy-atitian” puts a comical spin on understanding potato nutrition in his newly produced YouTube video, “MizFit Food of the Month Club.” It’s so corny that it’s hilarious, but it totally drives home the message of why potatoes [...]
Nutrition on a Budget: Advice from an RD
I’ve been in pursuit of new “Nutrition on a Budget” ideas and recipes, because the holidays have definitely come and gone, and the economy is on my mind–like everyone else. But if you listen to Julie Upton, RD, there’s actually a silver lining to the recession. She contends that the most most economical foods are actually the healthiest…including [...]
Keeping Your Potato Naturally Nutrient-Rich
When you do something long enough, it’s easy to assume everyone knows what you know. Potatoes, for instance. I’ve worked for the US Potato Board for almost nine years, and I failed to mention in my last post–about finding 10 new healthy go-to dinner recipes for my family– I’ve been using a database of amazing [...]
Happy Healthy New Year!
Happy New Year! I don’t know about you, but year after year I write my list of resolutions with a big broad brush—“Lose Weight.” “Exercise More.” “Get Organized.” “Manage Stress Better.” Problem is, those small little phrases are loaded, because I can do them so many different ways. So, my first New Year’s Resolution is [...]
Welcome to the Mom’s Dinner Helper Family!
I returned from vacation this morning to discover Mom’s Dinner Helper has become a hit, with more than 1400 comments and recipe uploads in the past four days. So…GREETINGS to all our new Mom’s Dinner Helper friends! We are so glad that you found our cozy space here on the net. A few things to [...]
