4 Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup low-fat granola without raisins 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 large peaches, pitted and sliced 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt Preparation Preheat broiler to high. Place granola on a jelly-roll pan, spreading evenly. Broil 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Melt butter [...]

Healthy Recipe: Frozen Peanut Butter Pie
Ingredients 1 2/3 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 8 1/2 cookie sheets) 7 tablespoons sugar, divided 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten Cooking spray 1 1/4 cups fat-free milk 2/3 cup reduced-fat crunchy peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup (4 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened 1 (8-ounce) container frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed [...]

How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?
Author: Dr. Ted Miller of Agnesian HealthCare A common question from expecting mothers is, “How much weight should I gain during my pregnancy?” The truth is there is no universal amount a woman should gain because each woman’s experience is different. One factor I take into consideration is if the woman was underweight or overweight before [...]

Valentine’s Day is different for those who are grieving
When I was growing up and dating, I loved Valentine’s Day. I looked forward to the going to school and getting all the valentines cards from my elementary school classmates. Then in high school, it was the single flower on my locker from a secret valentine, and after I was married I could always count [...]
Heart Healthy Super Bowl Treat Recipes
We all know the Super Bowl isn’t just about the game–it’s also about the commercial’s and food! This weekend keep your heart and waist line healthy and still enjoy all the flavor with these guilt free snacks and appetizers! Warm Crab Spread Ingredients: Olive oil spray 1 tub (8 ounces) low-fat cream cheese, at room [...]

Healthy Recipe: Lemon-Vanilla Berry Parfait
Submitted by: Alicia Jennerjohn, RD CD Ingredients: 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 (3.5-ounce) containers fat-free vanilla pudding 2 tablespoons bottled lemon curd (such as Dickinson’s) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons honey Zest of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 cups mixed berries (such as blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries) Fresh mint leaves [...]

Zucchini Tots
Submitted by Elizabeth Hill, RD Ingredients: 1 cup zucchini, grated 1 large egg ½ medium onion, diced ¼ cup reduced fat cheddar cheese, grated ¼ cup seasoned breadcrumbs Pepper to taste Cooking spray Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray muffin tin with cooking spray. Grate zucchini into a clean dish towel. Wring all of the [...]

How we overeat without knowing it
I went to the cafeteria today and while waiting for my plain eggs to be done…I saw the breakfast pizza…and wondered, how many calories in a slice? 720! I about had heart failure and did 20 squats just reading that! Beware of hidden calories…if you don’t know how many calories are in the food, either: Divide [...]

Lime Honey Fruit Salad
Submitted by: Eileen Jandre 12 servings (3/4 cup each) Ingredients 1 tsp cornstarch ¼ cup lime juice ¼ cup honey ½ tsp poppy seeds 3 medium Gala or Red Delicious apples, cubed 2 medium pears, cubed 2 cups seedless red grapes 2 cups green grapes Preparation In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine cornstarch and lime [...]

Cheddar Shrimp Nachos
Recipe supplied by Elizabeth Hill, RD, CD with Agnesian HealthCare Healthy option for your game day party or holiday celebration! 2 Tbsp fat-free Italian dressing, divided ¾ pound frozen, cooked and cleaned medium shrimp (thawed) 1 red pepper, chopped 1 Tbsp pepper 6 cups low-sodium tortilla chips (8 ounces) 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded [...]
Agnesian HealthCare News
- Agnesian HealthCare Foundation’s Charity Open gears up for 25th year, announces chairpersons May 20, 2013
- Healthy Fond du Lac 2020 reports successful developments May 16, 2013
- Marian University student gains valuable knowledge interning in hometown May 15, 2013
- Teams forming for June 18 Foundation for Ripon Medical Center golf outing May 13, 2013
- Agnesian Work & Wellness, Waupun School District collaborate on sports physicals May 13, 2013
- RTS Bereavement Services schedules May memorial and burial service May 10, 2013
- Agnesian HealthCare collaborates to offer sun-healthy play May 9, 2013








