Living Healthy in Tarrant CountyCategory Archives: Dinner Tonight
Health Hints: Go Lean with Protein
Tips to help you make wise choices from the Protein Foods Group Source: United States Department of Agriculture Go lean with protein: Start with a lean choice… • The leanest beef cuts include round steaks and roasts (eye of round, top round, bottom round, round tip), top loin, top sirloin, and chuck shoulder and arm roasts. • The leanest pork choices include pork loin, tenderloin, center loin, and ham. • Choose extra lean ground beef. The label should say at least “90% lean.” You may be able to… Read More →
Health Hints: Sugar 101
Sugar 101 Source: American Heart Association There are two types of sugars in American diets: naturally occurring sugars and added sugars. • Naturally occurring sugars are found naturally in foods such as fruit (fructose) and milk (lactose). • Added sugars include any sugars or caloric sweeteners that are added to foods or beverages during processing or preparation (such as putting sugar in your coffee or adding sugar to your cereal). Added sugars (or added sweeteners) can include natural sugars such as white sugar, brown sugar and honey as… Read More →
Dinner Tonight Very Vegetable Curry
Please click on the above link to view this week’s Dinner Tonight video demonstration of Very Vegetable Curry. Curry is a traditional Indian spice that has a pungent smell and taste. A little curry goes a long way! What other veggies would you add to this recipe to make it even more vegetable rich? ENJOY!!
Dinner Tonight White Pizza with Smoked Turkey
Please click on the above link to view this week’s Dinner Tonight video demonstration of White Pizza with Smoked Turkey. This is a great way to make pizza fun and healthy for kids! Try pairing with apple slices. What would you add to the side?
Dinner Tonight Apple and Leek Pork Chops
Please click on the above link to view this week’s Dinner Tonight video demonstration of Apple and Leek Pork Chops. Leeks are a vegetable that belongs to the same family as onions or garlic. Leeks have a mild onion-like flavor and can be used in a variety of ways. How have you used leeks to flavor your meals? ENJOY!!
Dinner Tonight Comfort Stew
Please click on the above link to view this week’s Dinner Tonight video demonstration of Comfort Stew. This is an oldie but a goodie! On those cold Winter nights this recipe will be perfect to keep you warm. This recipe uses lean ground beef but you can substitute lean ground turkey instead. What would you serve this with? ENJOY!!!
Dinner Tonight Quick Chicken and Spring Vegetables
Please click on the above link to view this week’s Dinner Tonight video demonstration of Quick Chicken and Spring Vegetables. This recipe demonstrates how to have “fried” chicken without the extra fat nor frying! Try this out and vary your veggies so that it will be something that you and your family will enjoy! What veggies would you use? ENJOY!!
Dinner Tonight Easy Orange Pork Stir-Fry
Please click on the above link to view this week’s Dinner Tonight video demonstration of Easy Pork Stir-Fry. Here is a sweet, savory, and easy stir fry. This recipe can be altered to use chicken or beef in place of the pork if that is your preference. How would you alter this to make it your favorite?
Dinner Tonight Salsa Chicken
Please click on the above link to view this week’s Dinner Tonight video demonstration of Dinner Tonight Salsa Chicken. To make this a spicier dish you can add in some jalapeno peppers. Make sure to look for low-fat cheese and brown rice to reduce the amount of fat in this recipe. What would be a great dessert to serve on the side? ENJOY!!!
Dinner Tonight Veggie Sandwich Spread
Please click on the above link to view this week’s Dinner Tonight video demonstration of Veggie Sandwich Spread. Here is a sandwich that is easy to make and takes a different twist on your traditional sandwich. Try serving on Pita Bread and toasting it. What would you add to the side? ENJOY!!!