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By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian
Sometimes you are just looking for easy. But that doesn’t mean you have to give in to the temptation to use processed foods. There are some pretty quick options that are still healthy!
For example, roasting vegetables is an easy and fast way to go. This recipe, which uses the small Dutch yellow potatoes, is an easy way to control portion. It also adds some fiber to the diet by keeping the peels on. If you are not a fan of rosemary, you might try chopped thyme or your favorite herb. I will share another secret with you: They are great even without the fresh herbs!
Potatoes are a carbohydrate and have gotten a bad rap. What we fail to realize is that it is how they are cooked, what is on them and how they are served that adds extra fat, salt and sugar to the potato. So skip the French fries or loaded baked potatoes and serve them baked, boiled or roasted – and watch the portions. Even if you have to limit your carbohydrate intake to control your blood sugars, they can be included if you follow these suggestions!
This dish is close to Kay's heart because it is her son's recipe. Healthy eating can run in the family.
Nutrition information: 101 Calories, 1.37 grams fat, 4 mg. cholesterol, 260 mg. sodium, 20.17 grams carbohydrate, 3.89 grams protein.
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This is another in a weekly series of healthy recipes from Kay MacInnis, registered dietitian at Providence Health in Columbia, S.C.
Kay promotes health and wellness, helping cardiac and diabetes patients eat their way to healthier lives. She works in consultation with the trained chefs at Providence, combining her nutrition knowledge with their food prep know-how to create delicious, healthy dishes for patients and the public. She also conducts a number of health and wellness events for the public, including the monthly Providence Cooks! classes.
"She doesn't just give you the fish, she teaches you how to cook it."
– a Kay MacInnis fan and Providence Cooks! regular.