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Two of the leading causes of childhood obesity are fast food and sugary drinks. 98% of food advertisements viewed by children are for products high […]

January 21, 2019Kelly, RD

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2019’s #1 Food Trend: Fermented Food

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Voted the #1 food trend expected in 2019 according to 1,342 dietitians

January 3, 2019Kelly, RD

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A Must Read for Keto Lovers

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Some have even called it a “cardiologist’s nightmare.”

December 29, 2018Kelly, RD

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The Good. The Bad. The Ugly. Wiser Wednesday #2

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Isn’t it funny? We all want an easy fix. Easier than coming up with a raw meal

December 27, 2018Kelly, RD

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Bragging Rights of a Super Taster

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It all started when I boasted that out of my entire Food Science class in college, I was one of only two students who could […]

December 23, 2018Kelly, RD

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How To Beat the Bulge During the Holidays. Wiser Wednesday #1

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I would like to offer to you that you CAN keep your weight in check during the holidays. YES!!! You CAN!!

December 19, 2018Kelly, RD

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Here We Are..

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..in the thick of the holidays. You made it through Thanksgiving! Well done! Did you eat too much? My favorite thing out of all the […]

December 2, 2018Kelly, RD

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How To Keto

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Don’t. That’s right. Don’t. The keto diet is just another version of the Atkins diet, the South Beach diet and the Whole 30. Ever wonder […]

November 21, 2018Kelly, RD

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What To Cook This Week

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“I want to eat healthy and I’m willing to cook, I just don’t know what cook or eat”.

November 16, 2018Kelly, RD

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Why Have I Never Given You This Recipe?

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Taco soup. It’s a go-to. Perfect for taco Tuesday when you are totally over taco Tuesday. It’s super easy and all ingredients can be thrown […]

November 15, 2018Kelly, RD

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Wouldn’t it be nice to merely consult a beautifully, laminated chart, written by a registered dietitian that tells you what to cook, how to make it and even provides your shopping list for the week?! Why haven’t I done this before?!

November 4, 2018Kelly, RD

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A Healthier You, One Challenge at a Time

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Here’s a review of all the challenges we have taken on and hopefully conquered; slip-ups do not discredit your success!! I’m convinced that you feel […]

October 31, 2018Kelly, RD

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Recipes That Will Inspire Your Week 5 Challenge!

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How many of you guys have been filling half your plate with vegetables? I wanted to share a few recipes that are brilliantly tantalizing and […]

October 29, 2018Kelly, RD

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The One Thing Challenge Week 6

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I had a hard time deciding what this last challenge would be. I wanted to continue through the full six weeks giving you guys challenges that […]

October 28, 2018Kelly, RD

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Worth-It Challenge for Week 5!!

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It’s not rocket science. It’s not fascinating. It is likely something you’ve heard before, maybe even repeatedly! But, it is brilliant and it works!! […]

October 22, 2018Kelly, RD

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Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

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I write this as I am drinking water. I am only on glass 4 as of yet. Four to go in order to meet The […]

October 20, 2018Kelly, RD

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Week 4: The One Thing Challenge

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Can you believe we’re here? In just 7 days, you will have done at least 4 super simple things to improve your health! I am […]

October 14, 2018Kelly, RD

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Holy Hurricane!

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If you do not already know, I live in Panama City Beach, FL. If you don’t keep up with the news or weather, a Cat […]

October 13, 2018Kelly, RD

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Week 3: The One Thing Challenge

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I’ve done a little leg work for you. If you feel like you must hit a fast food drive through for your morning nosh, here are the best choices from the most frequently visited take away spots:

October 8, 2018Kelly, RD

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Wk 2: The One Thing Challenge

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Simple, easy, you can totally do it. GO!

September 30, 2018Kelly, RD

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My Green Last Night…

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I made a super easy chicken pot pie using frozen pie crust, leftover rotisserie chicken breast, chopped carrots, broccoli florets and frozen mixed vegetables with […]

September 25, 2018Kelly, RD

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Garlic & Soy Bok Choy

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Bok choy is rich in folate, vitamins A, C and K. It’s an excellent source of calcium and fiber. This dark green leafy vegetable is […]

September 21, 2018Kelly, RD

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The One Thing Challenge

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If you want to look better and feel better, I’m your gal! Here’s how I’m going to help you accomplish both goals and make it […]

September 20, 2018Kelly, RD

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Freddy Farter

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I have decided to name my sourdough baby Freddy Farter the Bread Starter, a modified version of a name I found online. Yes, that is […]

September 3, 2018Kelly, RD

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Mindful Eating in your 50s & Beyond

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“It’s never too late to eat right and exercise the smart way”. “You can be healthier and more fit in your 60s than you were in your 40s.”

August 31, 2018Kelly, RD

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A Quote That Will Change Your Mind About Dieting…

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“Any diet that’s based on denying yourself the foods you really, really like is going to be temporary.” – Brian Wansink, Ph.D, author of Mindless […]

August 17, 2018Kelly, RD

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A Bit.

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I’ve combined option 1 and 2. Keeping my sanity takes precedence. After all, there’s not much left

August 16, 2018Kelly, RD

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Ultimate Guide For Eating <500 calories at Chick-Fil-A

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If you frequent Chick-Fil-A, Copy. Print. Laminate. Put it in your purse or side pocket of your car!

August 9, 2018Kelly, RD

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie, Oh My!

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This is the most simple recipe EVER! It’s my go-to for every pot-luck and get-together.

August 7, 2018Kelly, RD

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The Calories, Fat, Sodium & Sugar in These Foods Are Shocking!

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Some of the meals on this list for 2018 contain almost four days’ worth of the recommended fat content. Among the nation’s unhealthiest dishes is a 1-1/2-pound pretzel that contains 1,920 calories.

August 6, 2018Kelly, RD

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How To Rock Sourdough

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I love how the crust developed crispness and the cheese became browned and deeply golden.

July 31, 2018Kelly, RD

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Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl with Simple Tahini Dressing

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Roasted Veg Quinoa Bowl w/Hummus Dressing

not only are there tremendous health benefits, but going meatless even once per week plays a role in reducing livestock global emissions. Farm animals account for 14.5% of all greenhouse admissions and 1/3 of methane emissions!

July 25, 2018Kelly, RD

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My Sourdough Baby

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Gluten sensitive people may be able to tolerate sourdough bread products because the long fermentation process allows bacteria to break down carbohydrates and gluten in the bread.

July 22, 2018Kelly, RD

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Emerald City Take Two

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My dinner at Seattle's Boat Street: Goat's Cheese Souffle with a beautiful arugula strawberry and mint salad

There is no question that sight and smell contribute to taste and the smell of the baguette will leave you wishing for daily visits to this bistro.

June 30, 2018Kelly, RD

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Seattle Eats

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If you’re a people-watcher and a foodie, this is the city for you! Our first kid-free vacation in three years. Probably a good choice, as […]

June 28, 2018Kelly, RD

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What Kind of Bees Make Milk?

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our food is no longer food and our excessive exposure to these synthesized compounds is mutating our DNA

June 24, 2018Kelly, RD

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Bangers and Mash

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That’s right, my British buds; last night’s Green Chef meal was bangers and mash! My sweet husband cooked it. As always, I was elated to […]

June 23, 2018Kelly, RD

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How to Vegan

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If you’re looking to eliminate all animal products in your diet, you have obviously done your research and are aware of the benefits as well as the challenges of going full veg.

June 22, 2018Kelly, RD

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More Confessions From a Dietitian

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Funny photo of puppy shaming me for my '12 Confessions of a Dietitian'

1. I eat my kids leftovers when the order includes mini corn dogs, mac & cheese, french fries or a cheeseburger; I secretly hope they […]

June 21, 2018Kelly, RD

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One Skillet Soy & Sriracha Chicken with Carrots

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One Skillet Soy & Sriracha with Chicken and Carrots

Did you know that cooking in cast iron can increase the iron content of your food? Iron requirements rise significantly during teenage years

June 20, 2018Kelly, RD

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Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms

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mushrooms are extremely low in calories, contain vitamin D and selenium. These edible fungi are also a good source of riboflavin. Bake these amazing cheese stuffed mushrooms in 8 minutes.

May 30, 2018Kelly, RD

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Super Easy Curry Chicken Salad

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Lunch box solution, dinner fix…breakfast…why not? Curry chicken salad. Eat it on crackers, slap it on a sandwich, eat it solo or on an open […]

May 25, 2018Kelly, RD

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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

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Since my son watched the movie “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”, he has been obsessed with meatballs. The first time I took him out […]

May 14, 2018Kelly, RD

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Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy

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Easy Peasy Lemon Squeeze pasta salad with rotisserie chicken

Boil some pasta, rinse frozen peas, throw in some rotisserie chicken, a little pesto, a tablespoon of mayo, a quick squeeze of lemon…done and done! […]

May 11, 2018Kelly, RD

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Nature’s Cheeto Dust

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Amazing Roasted & Charred Broccoli with Peanuts & Nutritional Yeast

Nutritional yeast is grown on molasses and is loaded with B vitamins! It contains 16 different amino acids (needed for building muscle), at least 14 minerals and 17 vitamins. Just 2 Tablespoons contains only 60 calories, a whopping 9 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber.

April 27, 2018Kelly, RD

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Taco Tarts

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beans make a superior plant-based meat substitute as they are packed with protein, folate, fiber, iron, potassium, B vitamins and antioxidants! Plus, they’re low in fat!

April 23, 2018Kelly, RD

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3 Step Zucchini Flatbread

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If you’re not a vegetable eater and this doesn’t look tasty to you, try it anyway! Making vegetables taste good is my speciality. It’s fast, it’s easy, it’s healthy and I’m certain you will like it!

April 12, 2018Kelly, RD

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4 Ingredient Nutella Cookies

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One of the greatest things you’ll ever hear out of a RD’s mouth is “everything in moderation”.

March 19, 2018Kelly, RD

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3 Step Meal

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When more than five people who read your blog on the regular make the same comment, you should probably listen. “Everything you cook sounds good, […]

March 17, 2018Kelly, RD

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Getting Smart with the Natural Life

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Where do you draw the line between what is natural and positive, and unnatural and negative?

February 19, 2018Kelly, RD

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A Story I’ll Never Forget

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Italian Porcini Mushroom and Pea Risotto

Feeling satisfied by his successful hunt for these wild gems and with full belly, he turned the page in his mushroom book, anxious to embark on his next exploration. With no small degree of trepidation, he read the words

February 18, 2018Kelly, RD

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Beaches, Beers & Tacos!!

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Copycat recipe for Tommy Bahama fish tacos found in post titled, 'Beaches, Beers and Tacos'

Just about every restaurant, grill, bar, cafe, diner and dive on the beach advertises their version of the world’s latest food fascination.

February 8, 2018Kelly, RD

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Achcha Khana (Good Food)

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I was fairly new to Indian cuisine when I visited London and fascinated by the orchestra of new flavors.

February 5, 2018Kelly, RD

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The Whole 30. Just Another Fad?

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There are quite a few really good “rules” in this “30 day” meal plan, but I found a few things that are contradictory to current, […]

January 29, 2018Kelly, RD

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Just Give Me Tacos and Tell Me I’m Pretty

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“You can’t make everyone happy. You are not a taco”

January 27, 2018Kelly, RD

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Signs That Show You Need a Sheet Pan Meal…

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steak and veg on sheet pan, seasoned and ready to roast for Steak, acorn squash and brussels sprouts sheet pan meal

Signs That Show You Need a Sheet Pan Meal… When you wake up in the morning and the first thing on your agenda…

January 25, 2018Kelly, RD

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Veggie Flapjacks

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I’m always looking for ways to get kids to like vegetables. Does it always work? Absolutely not. Is it important to keep trying? Certainly! Many […]

January 23, 2018Kelly, RD

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10 Facts That Will Make You Want to Eat Salmon This Week

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Beautiful, bright and fresh salmon! Find the recipe for Asian cooked salmon

Salmon promotes eye health. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which help lubricate dry eyes and the vitamin D in this fatty fish protects […]

January 16, 2018Kelly, RD

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Nothing Can Grow in That!

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We go through a lot of food in my house and spend a pretty penny on it too, so when I toss large containers of […]

January 14, 2018Kelly, RD

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Don’t Eat Poopy…Wash Your Lettuce!

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Lemon Pistachio Dressing…It’ll Make You Want to Eat Salad!! I found a great recipe for a lemon pistachio dressing on savoringtimeinthekitchenblogspot.com. Salad is versatile and […]

January 14, 2018Kelly, RD

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Roast Dinner

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Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables, Garlic & Fresh Thyme

The British love to make roast dinners. I had the privilege of eating many roast dinners served by my generous friend, Emma. Even though she lives […]

January 10, 2018Kelly, RD

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Coastal Cuisine at Its Finest. A Must Read for Lovers of Food & Emeril

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I always have an outstanding time with my bestie of nearly 20 years! We went to college together, are both dietitians, love food and wine […]

January 6, 2018Kelly, RD

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Shredded Brussels with Balsamic & Honey

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At some markets when in season, you can find brussels sprouts on the stalk. I suppose it presents a bit of a storage issue and […]

January 5, 2018Kelly, RD

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Winging It

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We were suppose to have Green Chef delivered today. It didn’t come. I need to plan meals and shop accordingly. If I stock fresh […]

January 4, 2018Kelly, RD

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How to Make a One-Pot Dinner You Won’t Forget…

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Chicken and Mushroom with Sage Casserole

This is a recipe that is a bit sentimental to me. I haven’t seen or tasted it since the first meal Mike made for me. […]

January 2, 2018Kelly, RD

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l’appart

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I can’t wait to read the new book I received as a Christmas gift from Michael. My FIL, an avid reader who devours a book […]

December 27, 2017Kelly, RD

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DIY Veggie Pizza

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I hate ordering delivery pizza with vegetables. I guess I just don’t really like unseasoned, barely cooked bell peppers with nearly raw onions slapped on […]

December 3, 2017Kelly, RD

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12 Confessions of a Dietitian

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This is the worst for me. An act of selfishness.

November 30, 2017Kelly, RD

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Coconut, Curry Lentil Soup

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Forgive me for my recent lack of posts. We’ve been doing a bit of traveling, some crafting, a deal of Christmas shopping, decorating and a […]

November 29, 2017Kelly, RD

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How To Ramen

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Want Chinese takeout without consuming an entire day’s worth of calories? Here’s your answer!

November 16, 2017Kelly, RD

registered dietitian

Six Ways to Detox Naturally

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Everyone’s doing it. The detox diet. Following a cleanse diet often requires drinking special juices, taking supplements or following strict diet regimens that require exclusion […]