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Nutrition 101

Osteoarthritis and Your Diet: Solutions and Recipes to Slow Progression and Ease Pain

June 5, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Natalia Hancock, R.D., discusses how certain foods and recipes can help alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Nutrition 101

Nutrition Myth-Busters: Weight Loss (Part 2)

May 30, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock dispels some more common myths concerning how fat and carbs affect body weight.

Nutrition 101

Nutrition Myth-Busters: Weight Loss (Part 1)

May 23, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock dispels some common myths surrounding skipping meals and eating gluten.

Recipes

Cinco de Mayo Taco Salad Recipe

May 3, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

A delicious, healthy taco salad recipe made with avocado and pico de gallo; perfect for Cinqo de Mayo.

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Rhubarb Custard Recipe

April 29, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

This healthy and delicious rhubarb custard dessert contains just 200 calories per serving.

Nutrition 101

Q: What are Some Good Sources of Vitamin D?

April 24, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock suggests what to eat to boost your vitamin D levels.

Recipes

Chilled Pea Soup with Crab Meat and Citrus Yogurt Recipe

April 18, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

This delicious, healthy pea soup recipe is perfect for the spring weather and contains just 1 gram of saturated fat.

Behind the Scenes, Events, Where to find SPE-certified

Dining Aboard Celebrity Cruises’ Reflection

April 12, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock blogs from aboard Celebrity Cruises’ Reflection where SPE-certified nutritious and delicious cuisine hit the decks on Saturday, April 6th.

Recipes

Healthy Deviled Eggs Recipe

March 28, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

This delicious healthy deviled eggs recipe is low in calories, saturated fat and sodium. They're great as an Easter appetizer or snack!

Nutrition 101, SPE Certified's Perfect Pantry

Q: Which Fats and Oils Should I Keep in my Pantry?

March 13, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock shares her expertise on which fats and oils she keeps on hand, and how to limit saturated fat in oils.

Recipes

Chicken Apple Sausage Recipe

March 8, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock shares her healthy and delicious recipe for Chicken Apple Sausage.

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South American Quinoa Salad Recipe

February 27, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

This delicious South American quinoa salad is full of chunky vegetables and is accompanied by a flavorful, heart-healthy vinaigrette.

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Chocolate Beet Tea Loaf Recipe

February 14, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

These delicious little chocolate treats are great for guests and contain less than 2g of saturated fat each.

Nutrition 101

Q: What Can I Do to Improve my Heart Health?

February 7, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock discusses how to reduce your risk of heart disease – the leading cause of death in the United States.

Recipes

VIDEO: Cherry Chocolate Almond Smoothie Recipe

January 31, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

This delicious cherry, chocolate and almond smoothie contains 19g of protein and just 2g of saturated fat, as well as 916mg of potassium.

Recipes

Turkey Chili Recipe

January 29, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

At just 273 calories per serving, this turkey chili recipe makes for a delicious party dish or dinner entrée.

Nutrition 101

What to Eat When You Have a Cold

January 16, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock and Dietetic Intern Keeley Mezzancello discuss the best foods to eat when you're sick.

Recipes

Healing Chicken Soup Recipe

January 8, 2013 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock shares her "Healing Chicken Soup" recipe, a nutritious and delicious dish perfect for the cold winter months.

Nutrition 101

How to Make Chicken Stock

December 31, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock takes us through the simple steps involved in making your own delicious and nutritious chicken stock.

Nutrition 101

How to Roast a Chicken

December 27, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock takes us through the surprisingly simple process of roasting a whole chicken. Try it yourself today!

Recipes

Spicy Lobster with Pappardelle Recipe

December 26, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

A serving of this healthy lobster pappardelle contains just 320 calories and 1g of saturated fat!

Nutrition 101

7 Tips to Minimize Holiday Weight Gain

December 19, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Nutrition expert Natalia Hancock shares her tips on how to maintain a healthy diet during the holidays.

Recipes

Winter Citrus Salad Recipe

December 18, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

This delicious salad is packed with Vitamin C, which may help fight off infections during these cold winter months!

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Spiced Fruit Cake Recipe

December 3, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Fruit cake is often a polarizing dish, but we guarantee this one is both nutritious and delicious!

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Baked Apples Recipe

November 21, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Try this healthy and delicious alternative to your traditional American apple pie, with 0g of saturated fat and just 173kcal per serving.

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Cranberry Orange Relish Recipe

November 16, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

This healthy alternative to cranberry sauce is just as tasty and contains only a quarter of the calories!

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Holiday Spiced Nuts with Dried Fruit Recipe

November 15, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Try this delicious and nutritious holiday snack to whet the appetites of your guests before the Thanksgiving feast!

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe

November 15, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Try this delicious roasted sweet potato recipe as a healthy alternative to the traditional casserole with marshmallows!

Nutrition 101

3 Recipes for a Healthy Thanksgiving

November 8, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock gives 3 traditional Thanksgiving recipes a healthy makeover.

Recipes

Berry Smoothie with Chia Seeds Recipe

November 8, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

A healthy, delicious, quick and easy berry smoothie recipe with chia seeds.

Recipes

Pumpkin Banana Bread with Chia Recipe

November 7, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

This healthy and delicious pumpkin banana bread is easy to make and contains just 1g of saturated fat per serving.

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Chia Pudding Recipe

November 6, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

This healthy chia pudding recipe is a delicious way to make sure you're getting your omega-3s!

Nutrition 101

Chia Seeds: Everything You Need To Know + 3 Recipes

October 25, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock shares three healthy chia seed recipes.

Recipes

Apple Cider Oatmeal Recipe

October 25, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

A healthy recipe for apple cider oatmeal, containing just 1.1g of saturated fat.

Recipes

Wilted Spinach Salad with Roasted Apples Recipe

October 25, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

If you've been apple picking this fall, make the most of your bounty by making this healthy and delicious Wilted Spinach Salad with Roasted Apples.

Recipes

Apple-Pear Sauce Recipe

October 25, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

An incredibly simple, healthy and delicious apple-pear sauce from Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock.

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3 Quick and Easy Apple Recipes for Fall

October 18, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock divulges three of her favorite apple recipes: Apple-Pear Sauce, Wilted Spinach Salad with Roasted Apples and Apple Cider Oatmeal.

Recipes

Fall Butternut Squash Bisque Recipe

October 12, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock imparts her delicious and nutritious fall recipe for Butternut Squash Bisque.

Nutrition 101

Avoid Nutrient Deficiencies When Planning a Vegetarian Diet

October 3, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock advises on how to get all the nutrients that you need.

Nutrition 101

Q: What is Gluten? An Explanation of Celiac Disease

September 25, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock gives a definition of gluten before giving some examples of gluten-free alternatives.

Nutrition 101

“Good Fats” and “Bad Fats”: The Difference Between Saturated and Unsaturated

September 14, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock explains the difference between saturated fats and unsaturated fats, their advice on cholesterol levels and how much we should be consuming.

Recipes

Punjabi Cabbage Recipe

September 10, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

A tasty way to incorporate the healthy herb root/spice turmeric into your diet.

Nutrition 101

The Benefits of Turmeric and its Use in Cooking

September 10, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock discusses the health benefits of the herb root/spice turmeric, also known as haldi.

Nutrition 101

Q: What Can I Eat to Help Lower my Blood Cholesterol?

August 23, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock discusses how to maintain a healthy level of blood cholesterol and reduce cholesterol intake.

Nutrition 101

Q: What is Fiber and Why do Our Bodies Need it?

August 16, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock explains the benefits of fiber and why it's a crucial part of the human diet, before discussing the differences between soluble and insoluble fibers.

Recipes

VIDEO: Stone Fruit Crumble Recipe

August 9, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

This delightful little healthy dessert is only 160 calories and contains just 2g of saturated fat per serving.

Nutrition 101

Q: Why do I Always Feel Tired After Lunch?

August 9, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Culinary Nutritionist Natalia Hancock answers a common question regarding tiredness after eating and sugar crashes.

Recipes

Tomato Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe

August 9, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

A refreshing, low calorie soup which uses the natural sweetness of watermelon in place of added sugar.

Recipes

VIDEO: Roasted Garden Vegetable Marinara Recipe

August 9, 2012 by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

A healthy, delicious garden marinara recipe made with roasted vegetables. This versatile, nutritious and delicious marinara is less than 40 calories per serving.