Mahi Mahi Plated Taco
Looking for a fresh, spring meal full of flavor, healthy veggies, and lean protein? Look no further! This recipe is a great option for anyone– but especially people following a gluten free or dairy free diet. It’s also easy to make it vegetarian or vegan- just switch out the Mahi Mahi for tempeh. Mahi Mahi… Read More»
Sesame Fried Rice Power Bowl
Wait… did you read that right? A dietitian is telling you to eat fried anything, let alone rice? Yep- we did it! We combined brown rice with cauliflower rice to make the base of our bowl and added Mighty Spark already seasoned ground chicken to save time. Power bowls are a great way to prep… Read More»
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»
Greek Pita Pockets
I’m all about meals you make once and can eat for several days in a row, especially for lunch. These Greek Pita Pockets may not photograph well but they sure hit the spot when lunchtime rolls around. No microwave required. You can make the tzatziki dip yourself or pick up a pre-made one. I found… Read More»
Spaghetti Squash Orecchietti Mushroom Soup
This is the one of the best soups I’ve ever made! Plus– it’s good for you. It is high in nutrients and packs major flavor. With a trio of mushrooms, the savory flavor is similar to miso soup (the popular starter at Japanese steakhouses) and I added a little kick with the jalapeno. The orrechietti… 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»
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»
Baked Eggs with Roasted Tomatoes
By Mary Curnutte, Nutrition Awareness Intern This is officially my last post as an intern with Nutrition Awareness! I am graduating from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics this May. I will be continuing my education by starting a Dietetic Internship combined with a Master’s of Nutrition & Dietetics at… Read More»
Spinach & Feta Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
One of my new clients is killing it. Running 5Ks and breaking her personal records, getting ready for her first duathlon, fueling her body with real, whole foods and even sending ME new recipes! This is one she told me I just had to try. A sweet potato crust? I was skeptical. Wasn’t it going… Read More»
Triple Decker Enchilada Pie
One of my life goals seems to be trying to get my clients to eat more fiber. It’s rare that someone is meeting their daily need consistently (25 grams for women; 30 grams for men). On the days they are, I look to see what they’re eating. Apples, beans, massive salads, chia seeds, chickpeas… that’s the… Read More»