Videos Archives

Disease Prevention: Diabetes

April 8, 2013August 31, 2021 by Guiding Stars Kitchen

If you’re trying to watch your added sugars, you’re probably used to watching out for snacks and carbs, but added sugar is in more foods than you might realize. Guiding Stars Dietitian Allison Stowell explains how to use the stars to make the best choices.

Disease Prevention: Heart Disease

February 18, 2013August 31, 2021 by Allison Stowell

If your doctor has recommended a heart-healthy diet, these tips from Dietitian Allison Stowell will help you meet your healthy eating goals.

Mythbusting: Low Fat Foods Help Me Lose Weight

January 14, 2013August 31, 2021 by Recipes

Believe it or not, cutting fat out of your diet can be a mistake if you’re trying to lose weight. Dietitian Allison Stowell explains why you should keep some fat in your diet and which fats you should seek out.

Stars in the Chip Aisle

December 10, 2012August 31, 2021 by Recipes

Many chips are starting to be made with healthier ingredients, and while they’re still only “sometimes” foods, you can use the Guiding Stars to find the healthiest options. Guiding Stars Dietitian Allison Stowell explains why you’re seeing more Guiding Stars in the snack foods aisle.

Mythbusting: Multigrain is Whole Grain

November 12, 2012August 31, 2021 by Recipes

Having “multigrain” on the label does not necessarily mean that a product has the whole grain nutrition you’re looking for. Take a look at the ingredients list: whole wheat or whole oat flour should be right near the top.

Carrot Fries

October 8, 2012August 31, 2021 by Recipes

Expert Chef Erin Dow and Scientific Advisor Lori Kaley make a batch of simple Carrot Fries, which are basically roasted carrots. Not only does roasting concentrate the sugars in carrots to make them taste sweeter, kids are just more willing to try a vegetable if you call it a fry. If you’re planning a healthy Halloween party, why not take the spin one creepy step further and offer the kids Fried Fingers this year?

Lunchbox Makeover with Erin Dow

October 2, 2012 by Recipes

Expert Chef Erin Dow joins WSCH6 / WLBZ 2 for a “Fit at Five” Lunchbox Makeover. Michelle Belanger is bored with her standby lunch, so Erin shows her two quick and easy recipes to add to her rotation of healthful lunches.

Talking Tomatoes

September 10, 2012August 31, 2021 by Recipes

Guiding Stars Expert Chef, Erin Dow, and Scientific Advisor, Lori Kaley, discuss the health benefits of tomatoes and how you can enjoy those benefits in healthier meals than pizza. They discuss three different meals that can be made using Erin’s Roasted Tomato Sauce.