Optimal Nutrition for Teen Athletes Optimal nutrition for teen athletes includes adequate carbohydrates, protein, heart-healthy fats, calcium, and plenty of fluids.-teens and teens have a […]
Plant-Forward: Eating a Plant-Based Diet
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Knock Your Socks Off Veggie Burger Vegetarian Crockpot Taco Soup Veggie Flapjacks What’s so great about eating a plant-based diet? Concern for food-related environmental impact […]
How To Stock Your Pantry for COVID-19
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Most everyone has experienced less than optimal meat buying options, either unavailability or higher cost. Â This is not likely to change anytime soon and could get worse. Â Read this…
What I’m Working On Right Now
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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?! Â Why haven’t I done this before?!
Worth-It Challenge for Week 5!!
2 Comments on Worth-It Challenge for Week 5!!It’s not rocket science. Â It’s not fascinating. Â It is likely something you’ve heard before, maybe even repeatedly! Â But, it is brilliant and it works!! […]
Week 4: The One Thing Challenge
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Can you believe we’re here? Â In just 7 days, you will have done at least 4 super simple things to improve your health! Â I am […]
Holy Hurricane!
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If you do not already know, I live in Panama City Beach, FL. Â If you don’t keep up with the news or weather, a Cat […]
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:
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 […]
Garlic & Soy Bok Choy
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Bok choy is rich in folate, vitamins A, C and K. Â It’s an excellent source of calcium and fiber. This dark green leafy vegetable is […]
The One Thing Challenge
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If you want to look better and feel better, I’m your gal! Â Here’s how I’m going to help you accomplish both goals and make it […]
Mindful Eating in your 50s & Beyond
4 Comments on Mindful Eating in your 50s & Beyond“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.”
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl with Simple Tahini Dressing
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not only are there tremendous health benefits, but going meatless even once per week plays a role in reducing livestock global emissions. Â Farm animals account for 14.5% of all greenhouse admissions and 1/3 of methane emissions!
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.
Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy
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oEasy Peasy Lemon Squeezy One Pot Pesto Pasta Boil some pasta, rinse frozen peas, throw in some rotisserie chicken, a little pesto, a tablespoon […]
Nature’s Cheeto Dust
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Nutritional yeast is grown on molasses and is loaded with B vitamins! Â It contains 16 different amino acids (needed for building muscle), at least 14 minerals and 17 vitamins. Â Just 2 Tablespoons contains only 60 calories, a whopping 9 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber.
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! Â Making vegetables taste good is my speciality. Â It’s fast, it’s easy, it’s healthy and I’m certain you will like it!
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, […]
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?
A Story I’ll Never Forget
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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. Â With no small degree of trepidation, he read the words
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.
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, […]
Just Give Me Tacos and Tell Me I’m Pretty
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“You can’t make everyone happy. Â You are not a taco”
Signs That Show You Need a Sheet Pan Meal…
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Signs That Show You Need a Sheet Pan Meal… When you wake up in the morning and the first thing on your agenda…
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 […]
10 Facts That Will Make You Want to Eat Salmon This Week
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Salmon promotes eye health. Â Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which help lubricate dry eyes and the vitamin D in this fatty fish protects […]
Roast Dinner
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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 […]
Winging It
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We were suppose to have Green Chef delivered today. Â It didn’t come. Â Â I need to plan meals and shop accordingly. Â If I stock fresh […]
How to Make a One-Pot Dinner You Won’t Forget…
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This is a recipe that is a bit sentimental to me. Â I haven’t seen or tasted it since the first meal Mike made for me. […]
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 […]
Garlic & Lemon Roasted Cauliflower Rice
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Parsley and lemon juice are all you need to make this cauliflower rice a quick, delicious and healthy side!
Knock Your Socks Off Veggie Burger
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This is a very messy burger. Â But, if a burger ain’t messy, it ain’t a good burger ya’ll!
Think Outside the Pizza Box
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I love using Naan bread to make homemade pizza. Â If you have a picky crowd, you can personalize each round.
Nibbles
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Snacks are important for kids. Â Between-meal munchies provide an opportunity to squeeze in some needed nutrients and help kids focus. Â Make these nutrients your target when choosing lunches and snacks
A Family Favorite
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I love soup because you throw it all into one pot and serve up a complete meal that everyone loves.
Can Garcinia Cambogia Help Me Lose Weight?
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with only a 1% weight loss in HCA users compared to the placebo group.
It’s All About the Bowl
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Breakfast bowls, Greek bowls, burrito bowls, Buddha bowls…a side dish, a main dish, a great packed lunch! Â I like this new fad! Â Here are a few things you can put in your quinoa bowl
The Udder Truth About Milk
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What’s the difference between whole “Vitamin D” milk, 2%, 1% and skim?
W.W.I.D
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When I began studying to become a dietitian, I knew I needed to discover a way to shift the savorless plants into something I could really enjoy eating.