Nutrition Tip of the Week

Add Healthy Foods to Your Recipes



Learning to incorporate healthy foods into recipes can make it easier to get the variety of nutrition you need. Try some of these ideas:


Mix rolled oats into meat loaf.
Bake vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, tomatoes and squash with fish steaks or chicken breasts.
Add frozen or fresh vegetables to canned soup.
Steam vegetables along with pasta and serve with tomato sauce.
Use chopped fruit in breads or muffins.
Add chopped apricots, apples or pears to a green salad.
You’ll soon find eating the recommended 2 cups of fruits and 2-1/2 to 3 cups of vegetables daily is easy and fits into a lot of your favorite recipes.

Produced by ADA’s Public Relations Team

Each week our registered dieticians offer you tips for improving your nutritional health and eating habits. As new tips are added the past ones are moved to our More Nutrition Tips page.

Our dieticians both have degrees in Food Science and Human Nutrition and passed national board exams to become Registered Dieticians. They assess the nutritional needs of patients in Cascade Valley Hospital as well as our clinics.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. It should not replace a visit with your health care professional. Call your doctor if you need more information or have additional questions.