Pumpkin Spice Granola
Recipe post by Megan Metropulos, MS, RD, LDN Has fall been officially renamed to pumpkin spice season yet? One of the things I miss most about living up north is the cooler temperatures and changing leaves that Fall brings. We only get an occasional taste of fall weather in Florida, but I don’t let that stop… Read More»
Does CLA Reduce Body Fat?
The claim Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is marketed as a diet supplement that helps with weight loss, decreasing body fat, and increasing lean body mass (muscle). What is CLA? CLA is a type of fat found naturally in milk, meat, eggs, sunflower oil, safflower oil, and mushrooms. Grass-fed animal products have higher CLA content. Non-fat and low fat… Read More»
Supplements That Work: Creatine
The most important thing to know before you take a supplement is why you are taking it. If you are clear about what your goals are, it is easier to determine if a supplement will help you get there or if it’s a complete waste of money (spoiler alert: most are). There are no short cuts in… Read More»
Greek Barley Bowl
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a brown rice rut? Yep, my hand is raised. You want to make sure you’re getting a slow digesting, complex carb at lunch to hold you over throughout the day but what else is out there? Face it– you’re probably getting sick of quinoa too. How about barley, whole… Read More»
What is Intuitive Eating?
Registered dietitian Megan Metropulos breaks down what intuitive eating is and how she uses it with her clients to help them break free from yo-yo dieting. Have you heard about Intuitive Eating? If you’re tired of feeling stuck in an endless cycle of dieting and bingeing, intuitive eating might be for you. I utilize the… Read More»
Is Whole Milk Healthier than Fat Free?
Post by Megan Metropulos, MS, RD, LDN Have you noticed the growing number of whole milk yogurts on grocery store shelves? For many years, the only thing available was fat-free or low fat yogurts. Now we’re adding fat back in? Doesn’t that just mean you’re eating more calories? If you’re wondering whether or not you should… Read More»
Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie Bowl
Sometimes drinking my breakfast just doesn’t cut it. When I’m in the mood for something cold and sweet in the morning but I need to “beef it up,” I find that smoothie bowls do the trick. All I’m doing is decreasing the amount of liquid that I would normally put in a smoothie, then topping… Read More»
Blueberry White Chocolate Energy Bites
Recipe Post by Megan Metropulos, MS, RD, LDN I just can’t stop with the energy bites! I already knew I loved them, but I know it’s a good sign when my family starts requesting them too. For this batch, I decided to switch up my mix-ins. Blueberries in the summer are my favorite and I love the… Read More»
Bow Thai Pasta Salad
Recipe Post by Megan Metropulos, MS, RD, LDN When I started my first job after grad school, I’d pack my lunch for the next day every night before I went to bed. As much as I love cooking, packing my lunch was one of the last things I wanted to do at 9:30pm every night. One… Read More»
Chocolate Cherry Almond Butter Bites
Recipe post by Megan Metropulos, MS, RD, LDN You never know when hanger will strike, which is why I always have a bar in my purse for on-the-go snacking. My favorite snack of late requires a little prep work, but it is well worth the effort. I’ve made a few varieties of energy bites/balls before, but… Read More»