Videos Archives

Expert Chef Cooks on TV

August 30, 2012August 31, 2021 by Recipes

Expert Chef Erin Dow joins Maine channels WCSH6/WLBZ2 to share her simple recipe for Greek yogurt-based dressing.

Expert Chef on the News

August 27, 2012August 31, 2021 by Betts FitzGerald

Expert Chef Erin Dow joins Maine channels WCSH6 / WLBZ2 to speak about comparing snacks to find the most nutritious choices for your family this school year.

Summer Barbecue

June 18, 2012August 31, 2021 by Allison Stowell

Guiding Stars Consulting Dietitian, Allison Stowell, talks about how to keep your barbecue healthy this summer. The trick is to remember that potatoes, breads and pasta salads are all starches, so try to balance them with enough fruits, vegetables and protein.

Kids’ Snacks

April 11, 2012August 31, 2021 by Allison Stowell

Consulting Dietitian Allison Stowell offers some fresh ideas on finding healthy snacks for kids. Snack is a great time to sneak in more fruits and vegetables, for example. You can also get your kids involved in choosing their favorite healthy foods by putting out star-earning cereal, dried fruit and nuts for them to make their own trail mix.

Food Revolution and Headstart

April 9, 2012August 30, 2012 by Erin Dow

In this video produced for Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, I explain how designing developmentally appropriate school lunch menus ensures that kids not only eat healthier, they understand why and how they should. My tasty Kid Crunch Trail Mix demonstrates how easily kids will accept new foods when they’re appropriately exposed and adequately educated.

Yogurt

March 12, 2012August 31, 2021 by Allison Stowell

Guiding Stars Consulting Dietitian Allison Stowell explains why you don’t see as many stars in the yogurt section as you’d expect. To get the best benefit from the healthy aspects of yogurt, choose non-fat, plain yogurts. If you need a little sweet, mix in a little fresh fruit or star-earning cereal.

Frozen Veggies

February 13, 2012August 31, 2021 by Allison Stowell

Guiding Stars Consulting Dietitian Allison Stowell has some great tips about getting a nutritious diet on a budget. Frozen fruits and vegetables are available all year round in the freezer section for a great price.

Herbed Blue Cheese Dressing & Dip

January 24, 2012August 31, 2021 by Recipes

Looking for a healthy dressing to spruce up your salads? Serving a veggie plate and need a yummy but healthy dip? Expert Chef Erin Dow walks you through her quick and easy three-star recipe that does double time as a dressing and dip.