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»
Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie Bowl
Sometimes drinking my breakfast just doesn’t cut it. When I’m in the mood for something cold and sweet in the morning but I need to “beef it up,” I find that smoothie bowls do the trick. All I’m doing is decreasing the amount of liquid that I would normally put in a smoothie, then topping… Read More»
Blueberry White Chocolate Energy Bites
Recipe Post by Megan Metropulos, MS, RD, LDN I just can’t stop with the energy bites! I already knew I loved them, but I know it’s a good sign when my family starts requesting them too. For this batch, I decided to switch up my mix-ins. Blueberries in the summer are my favorite and I love the… 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»
Chocolate Cherry Almond Butter Bites
Recipe post by Megan Metropulos, MS, RD, LDN You never know when hanger will strike, which is why I always have a bar in my purse for on-the-go snacking. My favorite snack of late requires a little prep work, but it is well worth the effort. I’ve made a few varieties of energy bites/balls before, but… Read More»
The Best Ready to Drink Protein Shakes (According to a Dietitian)
Updated 1/29/23 Most ready-to-drink protein shakes are NOT good for you. They are full of sugars or artificial sweeteners, refined oils, artificial colors, flavorings and other ingredients that are not real food. That said, they are pretty darn convenient when you wake up late for work and don’t want to skip breakfast or need something to portable… 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 Red Velvet Smoothie
This post is sponsored by Kura Nutrition. Sometimes I hit snooze too many times and don’t have time for breakfast. Oh, that happens to you too? However, I will die if I head off to the office without stuffing my face with something so skipping isn’t an option. By 10am I’ll be moody and irritable and… Read More»
Summer Salsas with Mango & Papaya
Post and recipe by Arianna Soto, Nutrition Awareness Intern Summer is the season of papaya, mangos, and melons. I stock up and eat them fresh as much as possible but I also like to work them into recipes. Salsas are super refreshing and are perfect to take to barbecues or to top a fish taco or… Read More»
Watermelon Kiwi Sorbet
If you guys haven’t noticed yet, it’s been a very hot summer! Time to bring in some refreshing recipes to our tables! I just made a delicious all-natural Watermelon Kiwi Sorbet with mint– doesn’t it just make you want to say “ahhh”? I recently wrote an article about mint and some unexpected health benefits it has. Mint… Read More»