Nutrition Tip of the Week

Add a Splash of Color To Your Plate

Vegetables are the 'get out of jail free' card every dieter needs to have in their back pocket. Fresh or frozen vegetables are a quick, tasty, and eye-appealing way to fill your plate and your growling stomach without packing on the pounds. When planning meals or ordering at restaurants, always elect to double your vegetables. At home, baby carrots, yellow squash, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, mixed leafy greens, and frozen veggies are fast and convenient snack and side dish options. Or, try grilling or roasting your vegetables - your favorite raw or steamed vegetables will take on a whole new flavor. Eggplant, squash, and peppers are delicious when grilled, and onions, carrots, and turnips are wonderful roasted treats.

This nutrition tip of the week is brought to you by Melinda Safir, R.D. Melinda specializes in weight management as well as preventive and cardiovascular nutrition and wellness. For more information or to schedule a nutrition consultation, call 972-560-2655.