Vitamin C

Spring is the perfect time to taste the rainbow

2013-05-07 13:47:00

Nutritionists from the University of Maryland Medical Center regularly contribute a guest post. The latest post is from Catherine Schroeder, dietetic intern. Spring showers inspire the growth of a colorful array of fruits and vegetables to decorate your...

Healthy Recipes: Turkey and Squash Soup

2012-11-23 04:02:00

Now that you are stuffed with Turkey Day dinner, you're probably looking for ways to get rid of some of those leftovers. If you're looking for a healthy recipe, Eatingwell.com has some suggestions. The Turkey Squash Soup sounded the tastiest to me....

Changing to a vegan diet is possible with planning

2013-01-23 11:58:00

As people look to live more healthful lifestyles, many are contemplating meat-free diets. But becoming vegan or vegetarian can seem daunting as people try to figure out what to eat to get all the proper nutrients. Ingrid Beardsley, registered dietitian at...

Commentary: Throwing out some pre-Thanksgiving facts and figures

2012-11-21 10:22:00

The last few weeks have been pretty eventful, and I'm really looking forward to the four-day weekend that the Thanksgiving holiday affords most of us. Also, though I do love the fall sports season, I'm looking forward to winter athletics beginning, mostly...

Tips for healthy snacking

2012-06-19 08:24:00

Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post to The Baltimore Sun's health blog Picture of Health (baltimoresun.com/pictureofhealth), which is reprinted here. This week, diatetic intern Lauren Silverman...

Getting creative with salads

2012-07-24 12:32:00

Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post to The Baltimore Sun's health blog Picture of Health (baltimoresun.com/pictureofhealth), which is printed here. This week, Debra Schulze, RD, LDN, weighs in on...

Fall's fabulous bounty

2012-11-20 10:40:00

A nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center regularly provides a guest post. This week, Debra Schulze weighs in on fall fruits and vegetables. The chill of fall is in the air along with the bright red, orange and yellow colors of the...

Tips for hydration during summer heat

2012-07-25 11:09:00

With the extreme heat, and even in less extreme temperatures, those who spend any time outside must stay properly hydrated. Some drinks are better than others, and some people need more fluids than others, says Dr. Marc I. Leavey, an internist at Mercy...

For summer meals, mangoes and papayas make tropical topical

2012-07-06 11:58:00

This time of year, when Old Sol is having his way with us, we often turn to the tropics for culinary inspiration. The tropics, that is, of sandy beaches, blue oceans and cooling trade winds making the palm trees sway. One reason, of course, is our innate...

New rules could all but suspend starches from public schools

2011-08-23 05:21:00

When spuds were all greasers, they deserved to get kicked out of school. Deep-fat french fries and oily tater tots got the heave-ho from most cafeterias, as schools in Maryland and across the country tried to improve child nutrition. Potatoes that...

Kale takes the spotlight as foodies hail its health benefits

2012-04-14 13:31:00

After years of being relegated through the purgatory of forgotten foods, kale has found itself in the spotlight for the first time in decades and is ready to prove it belongs there permanently. A crop of the ancients, kale has been cultivated for over 2,...

Large doses of vitamin C lowers blood pressure, research finds

2012-04-18 13:20:00

Large doses of Vitamin C may moderately reduce blood pressure, Johns Hopkins researchers have found. But the scientists don't recommend people start taking large amounts of the vitamin. Researchers led by Dr. Edgar "Pete" R. Miller, an associate...

Add raisins; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1 tablespoon of the butter on High 10 to 20 seconds or until melted. Stir in agave sweetener; set aside. Chop enough cilantro to measure 1 tablespoon; set aside.

2012-03-27 00:00:00

Unroll dough sheet; press into 10 x 14-inch rectangle. Cut dough in half lengthwise. Cut salmon lengthwise into 6 pieces. To make each roll, spoon half of rice evenly down 1 long edge of each dough piece in a 1-inch strip to within 1/4 inch of edge.

2012-03-27 00:00:00

Place asparagus and red pepper in ungreased 13x9-inch pan; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake vegetables 12 to 16 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning once halfway through baking. Cool 5 minutes.

2012-03-27 00:00:00