Simple Festive Fall Salad
Suuure, soups are “on trend” for fall but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a seasonal salad, too! Balanced, healthy salads make for a great weekday lunch, even during the cooler months. I’m a simple gal when it comes to lunch, but that does not mean I don’t want my meals to lack texture, flavor, or nutrition. Cue this healthy and festive fall salad!
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Power Bowls
‘Cuz boring salads are NEVER a part of our plan at Nutrition Awareness! We are all about prepping ahead of time and making healthy decisions EASY. You can easily prep 4 meals in less than 30 minutes with this summery refreshing recipe. So what IS a power bowl? Power bowls are a great way to… Read More»
Salmon Niçoise Salad
Dazzle your dinner table with a healthy & fresh Salmon Niçoise Salad I promise it’s a lot simpler to make than it looks! I have a confession: I first learned what a Salmon Niçoise Salad was from the Instagram explore page, and I was instantly inspired. I HAD to make one. Traditionally made with tuna… Read More»
Instant Pot® Tuscan Chicken Chili
I’ve been getting more requests for healthy and easy Instant Pot® recipes lately. This is one of my favorite kind of recipes– you only use one pan and you’re basically just throwing a bunch of stuff together, hitting a button, then going to do something else for 30 minutes. Instant Pot® Tuscan Chicken Chili Makes 4-5 servings… 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»
Quinoa Buddha Bowl
Have you tried a buddha bowl yet? They are popping up on menus around the country and made up of large quantities of nourishing, fiber rich vegetables and hearty whole grains. Urban dictionary defines buddha bowls as “a bowl which is packed so full that it has a rounded ‘belly’ appearance on the top much like the belly… Read More»
Simple Butternut Squash Soup
Post by Mary Curnutte, Nutrition Awareness Intern The holidays are starting to come around. For me that means wanting to consume alllll the fall flavors. Spiced apple desserts, pumpkin everything… lots of comfort food. The business of the season, colder temperatures and shorter days makes it easier to excuse snacking on sugary fall treats instead of wholesome, nutritious foods…. Read More»
Easy Ahi Tuna Power Bowl
Move over college kids, Ramen isn’t just a dorm food anymore. I’m pretty sure Ramen noodles were one of the first things I learned to make for myself. In high school, my friends and I used to make instant mashed potatoes out of the box, add the noodles, seasoning packet and butter and call it… Read More»