5 ways to make green bean bowl healthier – Health News Center

Should you stick to the traditional green bean casserole recipe on Thanksgiving? Or find new ways to add nutritional value to the dish?

It’s become as much of a Thanksgiving staple as squash and carrots, but your favorite green bean casserole isn’t as healthy as many others. But before you tear up your menu, consider the advice of Melissa Kinney, RDN, director of clinical nutrition at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. At special meals… Continue Reading 5 ways to make green bean bowl healthier – Health News Center

3 reasons why watercress is the healthiest vegetable – Health News Center

The CDC has recently named watercress the healthiest vegetable. But do the experts agree? A dietitian weighs in.

Peppers, tomatoes, carrots and cucumbers, all over chopped mixed greens. Everything for a great salad. Right? There may be an ingredient even better than salad that you’re missing out on, says BreAnn Erickson, RDN, a registered dietitian at the Digestive Health Institute in Shelton and Bridgeport. She says watercress, recently… Continue Reading 3 reasons why watercress is the healthiest vegetable – Health News Center