Instant Pot® Salsa Chicken and Cuban-Style Black Bean Power Bowl
Does anyone else get annoyed when they find a photo of a recipe they want to make but then have to scroll down through an entire explanation of this random bloggers weekend trip to Branson (with 700 photos) before you get to the actual recipe? Same. So I’ll spare you the boring details about my… Read More»
Eating Healthy On The Go
Whether you’re a busy parent transporting kids from school to practice, a business professional jet setting the world for work, or a college student simply driving home for the holidays, you may not have the option to sit and have a meal around a table. Eating healthy on the go is a challenge that we… Read More»
Holiday Gift Guide for the Health Nut
Got a friend or family member who’s all about health and fitness? As self-declared health nuts, we put together a list of gifts that are dietitian approved and we would love to see under our tree! Bonus: We’ve provided easy links to order everything listed so you don’t ever have to set foot in a… Read More»
Best Books of 2018
Books are one of my favorite things to give (and receive). With lots of gift giving opportunities around the corner, I thought I would share some of my most-loved reads of 2018 with you. For as many favorites as I found, I read (or listened to) just as many flops. Save yourself the time and… Read More»
The Best Plant Based Protein Shakes
Updated: 6/10/21 In today’s world, convenience is king. We all want quick, healthy, on-the go options to keep us fueled throughout the day without having to spend hours in the kitchen. As a result, the number of ready to drink shakes on the market has exploded in recent years. Let’s get one thing straight first:… Read More»
Two Dietitians Tried the Ketotarian Diet: Here’s What Happened
Is it possible to eat plant-based AND get the benefits of being in ketosis? Dr. Will Cole, the author of the Ketotarian Diet, thinks so. We tried the ketotarian diet and discuss our experience, cravings (or lack of), the possible benefits and downfalls of following the ketotarian diet. Check out our previous experiments with other… Read More»
The Best BCAAs
What are BCAAs? Have you ever seen someone in the gym drinking neon colored liquid out of a shaker bottle during their workout? They’re probably drinking a BCAA supplement. Branched chain amino acids, better known as BCAAs, are the building blocks of protein. There are nine amino acids that are essential, meaning that our bodies… Read More»
A Dietitian Tries the Carnivore Diet
As a registered dietitian, it’s my job to help my clients figure out the best eating style for them. I try to get ahead of diet trends by experimenting with them myself and in turn help my clients to truly understand if these trends would be helpful or harmful. In this article, I cover what… Read More»
The Best Pre Workout Supplements
Do you ever feel like you need a little extra boost to get your daily exercise in? Pre workout drinks and supplements are designed to help you get the most out of your workouts but buyer beware: many products over-promise and under-deliver. Let’s get one thing straight: the overwhelming majority of supplements are complete garbage…. Read More»
Best Vegan Protein Sources
Sign-up for our 2020 Vegan January Challenge! Whether you’ve been a vegan for decades or just starting to dabble with a plant-based diet, one of the most common things you’ll be asked is “how do you get enough protein?!” Many people assume that without meat, your muscles will wither away or that “vegan protein” equals… Read More»