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14 04, 2021

Asparagus: An Elegant Spring Vegetable

By Rosanne Rust|2021-04-14T15:24:55-04:00April 14th, 2021|DASH Diet/Wellness, Easy Cooking, Family, Family meals, Food Facts, Recipe, Wellness|Comments Off on Asparagus: An Elegant Spring Vegetable

My father had a robust vegetable garden for years before deciding to plant asparagus. After he passed, we continued the tradition. Asparagus is a perennial, and once seedlings grow, it will take a couple of years to bear stalks that you can pick and eat. The growing season [...]

17 03, 2021

Stuffed Mini Potato Bites

By Rosanne Rust|2021-03-17T15:06:17-04:00March 17th, 2021|Easy Cooking, Family, Family meals, Food Trends, Healthy Aging, Heart Disease, Recipe, Weight Management, Wellness|Comments Off on Stuffed Mini Potato Bites

Growing up in Pittsburgh, we often went to the St. Patrick's Day parade. My godfather was a city detective, and while he was Italian, his wife was Irish, and I always enjoyed celebrating St. Paddy's Day with them. Of course he would cook spaghetti at the post-parade social [...]

25 02, 2021

Getting Comfy in the Kitchen: Tips for College Students

By Rosanne Rust|2024-01-10T05:38:42-05:00February 25th, 2021|DASH Diet/Wellness, Easy Cooking, Family, Food Facts, Recipe, Weight Management, Wellness|Comments Off on Getting Comfy in the Kitchen: Tips for College Students

Are you a college student, know a college student, or are going to be a college student? I was recently a guest on SpotOn, a podcast hosted by Dr. Joan Salge Blake from Boston University. The episode was "Cooking For a Few or JUST U". We chatted about [...]

18 02, 2021

Listen More. Talk Less.

By Rosanne Rust|2021-02-19T09:32:13-05:00February 18th, 2021|DASH Diet/Wellness, Easy Cooking, Family, Family meals, Food Facts, Food Trends, Health Professionals, Weight Management, Wellness|Comments Off on Listen More. Talk Less.

I attended a virtual conference session this week, sponsored by General Mills Big G Cereals, but was not paid for this post. The thoughts and opinions voiced here are my own. It’s really quite simple: ⁣⁣Listen more. ⁣⁣Talk less. ⁣⁣Allow people to be heard.⁣⁣ This was the nugget [...]

13 02, 2021

Treats that Love You Back

By Rosanne Rust|2023-05-26T11:44:42-04:00February 13th, 2021|DASH Diet/Wellness, Easy Cooking, Family, Food Facts, Healthy Aging, Heart Disease, Wellness|Comments Off on Treats that Love You Back

If you have a sweet tooth like I do, you'll want to find treats that you can enjoy regularly that won't raise your blood cholesterol or blood pressure. Sure, you can treat yourself to birthday cake or a special dessert once in a while, but it's smart to [...]

4 02, 2021

Super Bowl Sunday! Balancing out your spread

By Rosanne Rust|2021-02-02T16:28:44-05:00February 4th, 2021|Easy Cooking, Family, Food Facts, Food Trends, Just for Fun, Recipe, Wellness|Comments Off on Super Bowl Sunday! Balancing out your spread

Super Bowl Sunday is a party waiting to happen for most folks, whether they are football fanatics or not. Plus, I always look forward to the commercials! As you go grocery shopping for your party goods this week, consider adding some healthier ingredients to your cart. I'm not [...]

26 01, 2021

Nutrition Tips for Teens and Young Adults

By Rosanne Rust|2021-04-21T11:57:03-04:00January 26th, 2021|Easy Cooking, Family, Family meals, Heart Disease, Recipe, Wellness|Comments Off on Nutrition Tips for Teens and Young Adults

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the U.S. Department of Agriculture calls for a minimum intake of 1.5 cups of fruit and 2.5 cups of vegetables for girls 14 to 18 years old and 2 cups of fruit and 3 cups of vegetables for boys in that age group. [...]

11 01, 2021

Simple Caprese Salad on a Stick

By Rosanne Rust|2021-01-11T13:34:58-05:00January 11th, 2021|DASH Diet/Wellness, Easy Cooking, Family, Healthy Aging, Recipe, Weight Management, Wellness|Comments Off on Simple Caprese Salad on a Stick

This DASH-Diet-Approved appetizer is a crowd pleaser and is "pandemic-friendly" since there's no need for utensils. You can use short party picks or longer skewers for a larger portion. Caprese Salad on a Stick Keep this quick and easy recipe on hand the next time your friend asks [...]

9 12, 2020

How Stay-at-Home Behaviors Impact Your Health

By Rosanne Rust|2024-01-10T05:38:42-05:00December 9th, 2020|Family, Food Trends, Health Professionals, Weight Management, Wellness|Comments Off on How Stay-at-Home Behaviors Impact Your Health

What has your eating looked like lately? How about your exercise routine? Your social life and emotional health? Everyone's stress level has been higher than usual this year. That makes maintaining healthy lifestyle habits more challenging. It's easier to grab a junky snack or have a drink at [...]

1 12, 2020

A Great Nutrition Resource for All

By Rosanne Rust|2023-07-20T11:11:34-04:00December 1st, 2020|Book Review, DASH Diet/Wellness, Easy Cooking, Family, Family meals, Food Facts, Health Professionals, Healthy Aging, Heart Disease, Wellness|Comments Off on A Great Nutrition Resource for All

My coauthors and I are excited to bring you this excellent resource for heart-healthy living. It's on bookshelves and available online at a bookstore near you: DASH Diet For Dummies®, 2nd edition. It's About Healthy Living DASH isn't a fad diet. It's about meal planning and lifestyle change. [...]