July 25, 2016
I don’t know what it is about summer, but I just can’t seem to get my creative butt in gear to blog post for y’all! I’ve been painting with water colors, taking photography, and other creative things, but my drive to write has hit an all-time low. However, a discussion…
June 20, 2016
Are Carbs Bad? A Dietitian Explains. Are carbs bad? This is a question I get on a regular basis. Or rather, an opinion I get on a regular basis. Served up right alongside guilt – a feeling ALL my readers know should NEVER be associated with food. Ever, ever. I…
February 24, 2016
March is Nutrition Month. And this year, we are taking a 100 meal journey focusing on small, practical changes.Sound familiar? UH YESSSS it does - that is what I base my ENTIRE practice around! Healthy eating doesn't have to be hard! The best part about nutrition month - is alllll month long, RD's offer fran-freaking-tastic blog posts, webinars, and email series all about making small positive changes over the 31 days of March.I, myself have teamed up with some of the TOP RD's in the country to bring you (drum roll please) The Nutrition Summit. A free, month long online event with access to the best and brightest RD minds in the country. Seriously. From webinars, to weekly email tips - this Nutrition Summit is not to be missed!
December 21, 2015
Holidays are meant to be enjoyed. We can celebrate with our family and friends, but still be mindful of how alcohol can quickly have an impact on our waist-line. At the next event you attend, decide on the alcohol reducing strategies you are going to use, and come up with a plan. You can enjoy the party, without missing out. You'll wake up the next morning thankful you did!
November 13, 2015
As much as I love meatballs, its honestly the last thing I think about when I go to plan my weekly menu. That being said, after I created this super simple recipe, I found it to show up far more often – especially for lunches since this freezes SO well! I also love packing them for nights I golf after work – they’re super easy to eat on the run. I like to double the recipe and freeze the extras. It also goes great on top of greek salad, or a bed of rice!
October 27, 2015
I'm sure you've seen in the crap-storm of media that has come out regarding red meat and cancer risk. What does it mean? Does red meat cause cancer? Find out here.
October 23, 2015
When someone asks 'do dietitians make meal plans?', I hold a shudder back, and explain that there is SO much more to my profession than 'meal plans'.
October 13, 2015
What I love about bison is that it's super lean, but still flavorful. A combination of sweet and savoury makes for a meatloaf that is unparalleled in flavor.
September 3, 2015
This chicken & basil sausage soup has Italian flare; with complex flavours it will make it seem like you've been in the kitchen for hours instead of minutes!