Back to school season is here and I don’t know about you, but over here mornings are rough! It takes pretty much all my energy just to ensure my children walk out the door with clothes on let alone eat a nutritious breakfast. So a make ahead breakfast option that provides the nutrients they need […]
5 Minute Slow Cooker Chili For An Easy Dinner Option
Do you ever find that you want to make a veggie-packed, healthy meal that your family will love, but just can’t find the time? Well this is my life pretty much every day of the week! I never feel like there are enough hours in the day to do everything, including prep & prepare a […]
Seven Omega-3 Rich Lunch Ideas the Whole Family Will Love
Are you struggling to come up with a variety of brown bag lunch ideas now that school is back in session? I usually start out the first week with lots of creativity and then after a few days of packing lunches, I run out of ideas. Sound familiar? To help you out (as well as […]
Summer Berry Smoothie that Blasts Belly Fat
I refuse to believe summer is winding down. It just doesn’t seem possible that September is almost here. I feel like the warm weather just got here! To help hold onto summer as long as possible, I decided to recreate one of my all time favorite smoothies from my book Belly Fat Diet For Dummies- the stress […]
Healthier Moon Pie Recipe for the Great American Eclipse
To help celebrate today’s total eclipse, which is happening here in about an hour, my amazing intern Kelly helped me to whip up some ‘healthier’ moon pies. To be fair, there isn’t a really nutritious way to create a chocolate covered cookie, but these are pretty close. And hey, this type of thing doesn’t happen […]
White Bean Burger with Red Pepper Yogurt Spread
As a dietitian, I spend the majority of my day talking to other people about how to make nutritious meal choices, so it may surprise you to know that many times I struggle with figuring out what to feed myself and my own family. I get into food ruts where I make the same meals […]
Rum Infused Strawberry Basil Popsicle Recipe
Why should the kids get all the fun in the summer? My older son is obsessed with popsicles, and I don’t blame him one bit. On a hot summer day, nothing is better than enjoying a cold, sweet treat to cool down. But sometimes after a really long, stressful day, a popsicle alone isn’t going […]
4-Ingredient Vegetable Egg Muffin Recipe for Easy Back to School Mornings
Can you believe it’s already back–to-school time? I feel like summer just started, but here we are already planning for the first day back. Joey officially starts preschool this fall, which is exciting and a little upsetting all at the same time. I can’t believe how big he is getting! For me, the most stressful […]
Strawberry Mango Smoothie Recipe
Nothing says summer more than a colorful, delicious smoothie. In our house, smoothie recipes are a summer staple. It’s one of the easiest ways to load up on antioxidants, fiber, and protein while allowing the whole family to get in on the fun. Fruit smoothies also make the perfect on-the-go meal or snack option for […]
Critical nutrients for mom and baby when breastfeeding
Today marks the start of World Breastfeeding Week, a week that holds a very special place in my heart as it calls attention to the health benefits offered by exclusively breastfeeding during the first six months. As a breastfeeding mother myself, I know feeding your child can be a struggle. When nursing, you need to […]