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Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

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 […]

The One Thing Challenge

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

delivery meals, dietitian, Green Chef, healthy cooking, healthy meals, nutrition, nutrition advice, registered dietitian

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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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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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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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

balanced meals, dietitian, fad diets, nutrition advice, nutrition recommendations, registered dietitian

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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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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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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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

dietitian, eating to fight cancer, eating to fight disease, healthy recipes, healthy snacks, nutrition recommendations, pumpkin recipes, registered dietitian, vegetable recipes

Happy Halloweeeeeeeen!!!

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The weather has finally cooled a bit Florida! With Halloween here, it’s time to put away the lemons and get out the pumpkin! I began […]

October 31, 2017Kelly, RD

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Knock Your Socks Off Veggie Burger

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This is a very messy burger. But, if a burger ain’t messy, it ain’t a good burger ya’ll!

October 19, 2017Kelly, RD

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Apps

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We had a couple of friends coming over so, I decided to throw together a few appetizers to munch on while we caught up. Herb and garlic Boursin stuffed baby bella mushrooms…

October 17, 2017Kelly, RD

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Ocheesee

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We learned a lot and petting the one day old baby cow was the cream of the crop!

October 16, 2017Kelly, RD

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Think Outside the Pizza Box

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I love using Naan bread to make homemade pizza. If you have a picky crowd, you can personalize each round.

October 15, 2017Kelly, RD

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I’ve Got Lemon, I’ve Got Lemon On My Mind

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This treat was just what I needed on this smoldering October day!

October 11, 2017Kelly, RD

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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.

October 6, 2017Kelly, RD

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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.

October 4, 2017Kelly, RD

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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! I like this new fad! Here are a few things you can put in your quinoa bowl:

October 3, 2017Kelly, RD

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The Udder Truth About Milk

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What’s the difference between whole “Vitamin D” milk, 2%, 1% and skim?

October 1, 2017Kelly, RD

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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.

September 29, 2017Kelly, RD

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A Pizza My Mind

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Pizza can become your artist’s palette with an endless world of topping options. There’s no reason to eat a plain old cheese and pepperoni pizza!

September 26, 2017Kelly, RD

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Seaside

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The word seaside alone, awakens a sense of relaxation and conjures up thoughts of excitement, pleasure and magnificent beauty. This place on 30A, is no […]

September 25, 2017Kelly, RD

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Wishing to be Clever Enough to Come Up with a Name Like Epicurious

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this is a low-calorie, low-fat meal. I even think we will have room to add a reasonably-portioned dessert!

September 23, 2017Kelly, RD

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Gonna Need to Run Extra Miles for This One…

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Despite my early morning anguish, I did it anyway to watch Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”. One of the featured chefs spoke of these Asian garlic noodles that he had in Los Angeles. I had to have them!!!

September 22, 2017Kelly, RD

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Juicier Than Juicy Cheeseburger

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When you have seemingly numberless kids under foot, threatening your sanity, you burn things…

September 16, 2017Kelly, RD

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Barefoot Contessa

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I guess I should be glad he didn’t ask for a Giada De Laurentils cookbook. My cleavage wouldn’t measure up.

September 14, 2017Kelly, RD

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Chicken & Arugula Cacio e Pepe

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Cacio e pepe in Italian means cheese and pepper. This is a pasta dish with few ingredients and is simple to make. I found […]

September 13, 2017Kelly, RD

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Soup for the Soul…

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Ooooooo, this soup smells so good while it’s cooking! I wish you could smell it! Why can’t they make an app for that?!

September 11, 2017Kelly, RD

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On the Go!

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I admit, there have been times I have offered fruit and yogurt to replace the neglected meal provided.

September 8, 2017Kelly, RD

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Funny Story About Pho

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Pronounced “fuh”. Fuhnny, huh? The first time I ever had it, I wanted to try the full deal. No Americanizing for me, please. I want […]

September 7, 2017Kelly, RD

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Farmer’s Market Finds

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I love to support local farmers. Often, you get organic produce picked only a few days ago and you don’t have to pay the price […]

September 4, 2017Kelly, RD

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Pasta Disasta!

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My spa blue KitchenAid mixer is my best friend in the kitchen. I use to have a red one to go with my red kitchen […]

September 2, 2017Kelly, RD

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You Gotta Wear an Apron When You Fry Bacon

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This quiche is outstanding! I don’t even want to know how much fat is in this meal but, you can’t eat rabbit food every day, now can you?

September 1, 2017Kelly, RD

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Breakfast Parfaits

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Breakfast is a hard meal for me. Not everyone will eat cereal, you know, the easy breakfast. One kid says the sweeter the better, hardly […]

August 30, 2017Kelly, RD

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Steaks and Shambles

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Here we were at dinner-making hour and all the kids claimed supreme boredom and couldn’t seem to entertain themselves. I reluctantly suggested a fort. Out […]

August 29, 2017Kelly, RD

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So, is it “mih-nuh-STRO-nee”or “mini-strohn”?

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Debatable. That’s what I’m making for dinner. Another one-pot-wonder. I’m aaaaall about a complete meal in one dish when I’m making dinner for the little […]

August 28, 2017Kelly, RD

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Pick Your Battles…

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One of the nicest things anyone did for me after I had Andrew was make my family a meal. It is so overwhelming to bring […]

August 25, 2017Kelly, RD

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Moroccan Chicken, Roasted Curry Cauliflower & Indian Dahl

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Beans, peas and lentils contain phytosterols, isoflaones and saponins that prevent colon, breast and ovarian cancers and prevent cancer cell multiplication.

August 23, 2017Kelly, RD

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Tuna Melts and Tortillas

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I feel like Green Chef meals are gourmet. If I were to make this on my own, not only would I have to search all over town to find all of these ingredients

August 22, 2017Kelly, RD

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#1 Green Chef

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Mike said this Green Chef meal was one of his favorites. The more I have thought about it, the more I’m certain it IS my favorite

August 19, 2017Kelly, RD

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Back to the Grind!

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I made the “panini” from a Giada de Leurantiis recipe, much to my husband’s delight as is any mention of the name Giada. My Dad says, “Giada is getting too big for her…

August 15, 2017Kelly, RD

dietitian, Eating out, eating out with kids, Farmer's markets, nutrition, nutrition advice, Philadelphia, registered dietitian

A Day in Philly

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A lesson on America’s history. A view of the liberty bell and a tour of Independence Hall. I guess the tour guide’s mustache muffled his […]

August 13, 2017Kelly, RD

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Pretzels in Pennsylvania

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Julius Sturgis founded the first commercial pretzel baking company in 1861. The pretzels were hand twisted until the 50’s. Most pretzel twisters were able to […]

August 12, 2017Kelly, RD

dietitian, energy, nutrition, nutrition advice, protein, protein needs, registered dietitian

Hershey Park

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It’s looking like I picked the worst vacation to challenge myself to eat healthy. Mike loves to travel and always does all the research before […]

August 10, 2017Kelly, RD

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Going on Holiday

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I’m not British but, sometimes I like to pretend like I am, so I call vacation “holiday”, my favorite adjective is “bloody” and instead of […]

August 9, 2017Kelly, RD

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Buyer Beware!!!

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I am here to warn you that any claim that criticizes or discredits the scientific or medical community should be questioned.

August 6, 2017Kelly, RD

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Recent Fare…

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We’ve eaten a few good meals since my last post.

August 5, 2017Kelly, RD

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2 Simple Ways to Start Losing Weight NOW!

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Don’t be fooled by weight loss gimmicks! Stop over-eating one food group and eliminating another! Don’t waste money on non-FDA approved supplements or silly powders!!

Do these 2 things for 2 months…

July 31, 2017Kelly, RD

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Whats for Dinner

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Mike seasoned the Snapper with a little salt, and pepper and gave the fillets a light dusting of flour, then pan-seared them to perfection. The meat was tender and sweet!