Make Your Own KIND Bars… The Easy Way!
I can NOT stop eating these! You know those super yummy and healthy-ish granola and nut bars that go for $1.50 to $2.00 per bar? Well after all the experimenting in trying to find the best protein and snack bars I decided to see if I could make the perfect bar on my own. I saw… Read More»
The Best Protein Powder
Updated 6/10/21 Even dietitians need to do some pretty extensive research to find a great tasting protein powder without unnecessary additives. There are so many products and brands it’s impossible to choose the perfect one right from the start. So many protein powders just taste horrible or have a chalky consistency. But, lucky you, I did all the… Read More»
Sweet Summer Salad
Is it ever so hot outside that you just can’t imagine eating a hot lunch? When all you want is something juicy and refreshing? That’s how I’ve been feeling lately (95 degrees plus every day in Orlando, not that I’m complaining!) and where the inspiration from this Sweet Summer Salad comes from. Summer typically equals… Read More»
Carrot Cake Power Smoothie
I know I’ve been MIA lately, but the blog had to take a backseat for a while while I was off on some overseas adventures then subsequently trying to get my life and business back together after taking 2 weeks off! But no worries, I’ve got lots of posts coming up detailing my trip, new… Read More»
Curried Chickpea and Avocado Salad Sandwich
By Helen Yuan, Nutrition Awareness Intern I was inspired to make this dish after writing an article about the health benefits of chickpeas. After doing my research and discovering how incredibly amazing they are (18 grams of fiber, 20 grams of protein, 25% of daily potassium needs, 35% iron, 28% vitamin B-6 and 29% of… Read More»
Roasted Beet, Red Quinoa and Goat Cheese Salad with Orange-Beet Balsamic Vinaigrette
Have you ever seen this much red on one plate? This is quite honestly the best salad I’ve ever made. When I tell people I don’t really love salads, they look at me like I have 5 heads. A dietitian that doesn’t like salads?! When I say salad, I mean that boring iceberg lettuce, 2 cherry… Read More»
Basil Honey Mango Sorbet
This months Recipe Redux theme was “treasures.” As far as food goes, one of the things I treasure the most is having access to fresh, local fruits and vegetables. My favorite fruit in the whole wide world is the Ataulfo or “honey” mango. Ataulfo mangoes are smaller than the more popular Tommy Atkins mango and keep their… Read More»
Florida Orange Chia Donuts
Chia seeds have been a weirdly large part of my life lately. First, I wrote this article on the health benefits of chia seeds for Medical News Today. Then when I was thinking about what kind of healthy-ish breakfast food I could come up with for our Corrine Drive Counseling Center staff meeting I still… Read More»
Strawberry & Balsamic Grilled Cheese
There are lot’s of reasons to share this Strawberry and Mozzarella Grilled Cheese with you today. One is that it’s the tail-end strawberry season here in Central Florida (Dec- March) and you can get fresh local berries for cheap just about anywhere. Two is that it’s grilled cheese, because… well, it’s grilled cheese. Three, it’s time to… Read More»
Winter Vegetable Soup
My oh my, what weird weather we are having here in Houston. Two weeks ago I broke out the shorts, flip flops and tank tops, then last week I had bust my winter coat and sweater boots back out. Now its in the 40’s and pouring down rain! A little taste of summer, winter and spring… Read More»