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8 Healthy Foods Safe to Go Down the Garbage Disposal
A garbage disposal is a convenience, but it cannot help you if you place the wrong things inside. When you do this, it can…
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7 Reasons Why What You Eat Affects Your Fitness Levels
As the saying goes, you are what you eat. Everything you put in your body is either helping or hurting you. With that being…
7 Healthy Snack Ideas That Will Fuel You Up Before a Workout
People work out for different reasons, such as building muscle, improving strength, or simply maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Regardless of the reason, fueling your…
4 Reasons to Prioritize Healthy Eating During a Court Case
Facing a court case is often a stressful and demanding experience, requiring mental sharpness, physical stamina, and emotional resilience. In such a high-pressure situation,…
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Nigiri vs Sashimi: Unveiling the Extraordinary Taste
Japanese cuisine is renowned for its diverse range of dishes, and two culinary delights that stand out are Nigiri vs Sashimi. These delicacies not…
7 Simple BBQ Dishes to Try at Your Next Cookout
The summertime sizzle calls for a hearty cookout. Did you know that, in the summer, 17% of U.S. respondents prefer to grill more frequently…
Drool Worthy Avocado Chicken
How was everyone’s Memorial Day? Ours was spent planting our garden (and getting some sun, vitamin D, and bug bites)! I’ll be posting about it…
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Simple Homemade Refried Beans (Without BPA!)
When I was young my mom used to bring me to Taco Bell for lunch, on occasion. Keep that in mind when I tell…
Pumpkin Health Halos, and Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream
Did you know that pumpkin is a Superfood? Not only is pumpkin great for your heart, your brain, and your eyes, but the alpha-carotene…
Change Your Lifestyle, Don’t Go On a Diet (Tip for Tuesday!)
….. But of course, you can change your diet as part of changing your lifestyle. There is a big difference between “going on a diet” and “changing…
Simple Carrot Ginger Soup and a Giveaway Winner!
Nick and I had one of my best friend’s Jamie, and her perfect-match fiance, Jeremy, over for dinner the other night. On the menu…
Is There a Right Time and Amount to Eat for Weight Loss?
I went to, and currently work for a University that focuses heavily on reliable and valid research (as most universities do), much of which…
Sweet Butternut Squash Polenta
I don’t know why, but I love polenta. Although I don’t ever remember my grandma making it, for some reason polenta reminds me of her (I…
Stuffed Shells with Pumpkin and Ricotta
Would you ever think to add pumpkin to ricotta shells? It’s random, right? But of course, as we know, this time of year pumpkin…
GIVEAWAY: Samples and Coupons from FNCE 2013
If you ever have the chance to go to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic’s Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, go. At least once…
Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo
Right now I’m off to Houston, Texas to meet with some amazing dietitians and food bloggers at the Food & Nutrition Conference and Expo.…
Butternut Squash and Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)
The other day I went to our local Market District supermarket to buy a couple sides of vegetable dishes to bring over to my…
Salt: Do We Crave it When We Actually Need It? And an Insight on “That Time of the Month”
Today I want to tempt you to purchase and read the book Taste What You’re Missing; The Passionate Eater’s Guide to Why Food Tastes Good,…
Olive Crusted Cod in Foil
When Nick and I started dating he “hated” olives, but not anymore. Keep this in mind ladies (and gents); if your significant other claims…
Low FODMAPs Chicken Stock
I’m a dietitian, not a chef. I play a chef on this blog, but who am I kidding? I love to cook, I love…
Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken (Simple and Delicious)
I don’t know about you, but I love rotisserie chicken. Our local supermarket sells them for $3.99, and then a more “natural” version for…
Chicken Stew with Turnips and Mushroom
Other than pumpkin and apples, there are two additional foods about which I get extremely giddy when fall comes around; slow-cooked foods and hot…