Protein Packed Vegan Pesto Pasta (Gluten-Free)
We’re wrapping up our Vegan January Challenge at Nutrition Awareness and to celebrate, I put together a pesto pasta recipe that everyone can enjoy. There are a ton of recipes for vegan pasta out there, but so many of them are lacking in protein. Without protein, you won’t feel full so you end up eating… Read More»
Vegan Black-Eyed Peas
One of my New Years resolutions is to not bore you guys with random stories that have nothing to do with the recipe you just googled. My gift to you is to not have to scroll for four minutes to find what you’re actually looking for! We’re doing a Vegan January challenge at Nutrition Awareness… Read More»
Holiday Gift Guide for Foodies
As dietitians, our entire lives revolve around food. We talk about food with our clients, we share recipes, we try all the new restaurants, and our idea of fun is checking out the new grocery store that just opened in the neighborhood. This year, we put together the Holiday Gift Guide for Foodies to showcase… Read More»
Cranberry Dark Chocolate Cookies (Vegan)
We are gearing up for vegan January at Nutrition Awareness and wanted to make sure everyone doing the challenge has at least one go-to chocolatey treat! These can also double as Christmas cookies for you and your plant-based friends. Why are we doing vegan January? It’s not because we watched a Netflix documentary (ahem, Game… Read More»
An Honest Review of The Game Changers Documentary
Another Netflix food documentary? In the past few weeks, I’ve experienced a substantial increase in the number of people (especially guys) reaching out for help to go vegan as a direct result of watching The Game Changers documentary. The intention of this post is not to bash vegans or a plant-based lifestyle. As a whole,… Read More»
How to Eat Healthy at Chick-Fil-A
Chick-Fil-A and Starbucks are two of the most popular “fast food” places our clients frequent. We get it, we’ve got kids and jobs and a busy lives too! It’s great to have a back-up in mind when you get caught without a plan. If our clients have certain places they go all the time, we… Read More»
Healthiest Picks at Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Heading to Epcot Food & Wine this weekend? You actually CAN eat pretty healthy while you’re there. I was surprised at how many great options were available. There are tons of veggies and tasty lean proteins on the menus, plus some plant-based options as well! Here are your healthiest picks, organized by booth: Flavors from… Read More»
What Should I Order at Starbucks?
Looking for healthy options at Starbucks? We’re sharing our dietitian-approved picks for drinks, snacks, and meals on the go. Don’t go to the Starbucks website and use their “delicious drinks under 200 calories” guide to order. The only 2 things listed are calories and fat. What about sugar, Starbucks? Best drinks: Black, green, or herbal… Read More»
Review of Freshly by a Dietitian
If you don’t want to read through this whole post, I’ll give it to you in 4 words: I FREAKING LOVE IT. Maybe this is just a weird thing about me personally, but I’m never as excited about a meal I made myself as I am for one someone else cooked for me. It could… Read More»
Veggie Mexican Lasagna
Lasagna without the noodles. Taco casserole. Enchilada pie. Whatever you want to call it, this Veggie Mexican Lasagna is the perfect thing to whip up on a Sunday when you don’t feel like meal prepping. You only need one pan, a can opener, and an oven. It makes a ton of food and feels indulgent… Read More»