Entries by Banister Nutrition

Low FODMAP Icebox Lemon Blueberry Tart

  You can still enjoy the sweet (and sour) of life on a Low FODMAP Diet. Today, we want to share an adaptation to one of our favorite IBS and FODMAP dietitian’s, Kate Scarlata. Here’s our Low FODMAP Icebox Lemon Blueberry Tart. What you need: 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 2 egg […]

Slice of Life- Folate and Pregnancy

We often associate citrus fruits with vitamin C. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that aids in the growth and repair of body tissue. Vitamin C helps heal wounds and repair and maintain healthy bones, teeth, skin, and cartilage. Let’s talk about folate! Folate is also known as folic acid and is vital during pregnancy. […]

Taco [Casserole] Tuesday

Our dietitian, Umo, and her family enjoyed a nice spin on Taco Tuesday with a rendition of Genius Kitchen’s Fantastic Taco Casserole. Umo swapped out ground beef with ground turkey breast and reduced the shredded cheese in half, and still had a delicious crowd pleaser. Enjoy this Fantastic Taco Casserole on your next Taco Tuesday! […]

Fitness 101

Fitness 101:   Exercising is a great way to relieve stress, improve your health, and gain self-confidence. There are many reasons why people might not want to exercise like: “I don’t have time”, “I am too out of shape”, “I don’t know what to do when I am at the gym”, or even “I don’t […]

Tele-health/Tele-nutrition Video Conferencing

Have you been pondering an appointment with a dietitian to help you improve your diabetes management, food allergy or celiac disease issues, lipid challenges, improve your athletic performance, lose weight or once and for all heal from your eating disorder? Scheduling and keeping appointments are a hassle, sometimes inconvenient and an expense. Beyond the actual […]

Easy Vegetable Lasagna Recipe

Makes 8 Servings YOU WILL NEED 14 lasagna noodles (2 extra for filling in holes) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup (140 grams) chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic, (3 cloves) 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 medium yellow squash, cut into […]