SALT LAKE CITY This long, hot summer has me reaching for all the cold treats to cool down, so I asked some of my favorite registered dietitian food bloggers to share their best cold treat recipes.
Here s a list of 16 refreshing drinks, smoothies, ice cream and other cold foods that won t just keep you feeling good and cool, they ll keep your belly happy, and some will help you stay hydrated during this dry, hot Utah summer.
Drinks
Homemade chocolate-y mint milkshake. (Photo: Rebecca Clyde)
This shamrock shake is too good to only enjoy on St. Patrick s Day. It s made with luscious ice cream, chocolate mints, fresh mint and a couple of spinach leaves for a bright green color.
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We know, you already have a perfect banana bread recipe, but we can almost guarantee that recipe won’t transfer well to a microwave mug cake application. Plus, sometimes you don’t have three ripe bananas on hand. When you’re down to the last brown banana and don’t want to wait 45 minutes for a full loaf to bake, this vegan banana mug cake saves the day. Enjoy with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream plopped right on top.
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Boxed brownies are fairly quick, but there’s no beating this two-minute recipe. Made with just five simple ingredients, you can have a hot, gooey brownie whenever you need a chocolate fix. Once you nail the basic recipe, have a bit of fun by adding a handful of vegan chocolate chips, nuts, or even chopped up vegan peanut butter cups into the batter. Enjoy on its own or with vegan ice cream and a cherry on top.
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Fried food is delicious, but it comes with baggage ― studies have shown that it can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Ever since air fryers have been elevated to “must-have home appliance” status, it’s been easier than ever to eat veggies, fish and meat that taste like they’ve been deep fried.
But are we fooling ourselves? Is air frying actually healthy? We spoke to registered dietitians from around the country to find out.
Let’s not minimize the miracle that is air frying: It’s having your (funnel) cake and eating it too. “Air fryers are one of the best ways to get the same texture and taste of fried foods without the unhealthiness that comes along with them,” registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) Bansari Acharya said. “It preserves the nutrients in the food items, as it doesn’t expose it to hot oils. It also reduces the amount of trans and saturated fats in foods, reducing the risk for heart disea
Side Effects of Eating Too Many Potatoes
Side Effects of Eating Too Many Potatoes
There are countless ways to enjoy potatoes from crispy hash browns to air-fried tots or simply baked whole. You might say they re the ultimate comfort food: starchy, filling, and they pair perfectly with butter and cheese. So, it s no surprise that they re the second most consumed food in the U.S. It s all too easy to overload on this delicious root vegetable but what happens to your body when you do? Experts say the side effects of eating too many potatoes aren t exactly dangerous, but they re still pretty nasty nonetheless.