Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pecans and Avocado
DON’T BOIL YOUR BRUSSELS! Brussels sprouts are in the cruciferous vegetable family along with broccoli and cabbage. When you boil cruciferous veg, they become bitter and smelly. So if you’ve never liked broccoli or Brussels, it might be because your mom or grandma boiled them until they were gray, mushy, and sulfur-y. Drizzling Brussels in… Read More»
Dietitian Spotlight Series: Tony Paradis, Entrepreneur and Personal Trainer
Tony Paradis was one of the first dietitians I met in Dallas at a Nutrition Entrepreneurs mini-meeting about a year ago. It was so refreshing (and inspiring) to meet a young RD who had already started a business and was paving his own way in the nutrition and fitness world, which gave me hope for… Read More»
Whole Grain Angel Hair Pasta with Artichokes, Lemon and Parmesan
Serves 4 in 20 minutes or less 1/2 box of whole grain angel hair pasta 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 15oz can of quartered artichoke hearts, drained 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1/3 cup reduced fat cream cheese 1/2 lemon, zest and juice 10-15 basil leaves, chopped 4 tablespoons fresh Parmesan Reggiano, for topping… Read More»
Dietitian Spotlight Series: Lisa Lang, RDN, LD
This week’s Dietitian Spotlight is on a great old friend of mine, Lisa Lang RDN, LD. We graduated from The Ohio State University together in 2009 AND got into the same internship program at Mount Carmel College of Nursing in Columbus, OH. Her and Scott (far right) kept me laughing through most of our MNT… Read More»
Meatless Monday: Spaghetti Squash Marinara
Spaghetti squash is a fun and easy way to enjoy pasta without the guilt. The strand-like vegetable serves the same purpose as noodles with half the calories and carbs as pasta. If you’ve never made it before, now is a great time to get familiar with this vegetable and add it to your routine for… Read More»
Looks Healthy But Really Isn’t: Planters NUTrition Peanut Butter
From looking at the label, you would think Planters NUTrition Energy Mix Cinnamon Raisin Granola Nut looks like a good way to start your day. Spread some on your toast and you’re feeling like Super(wo)man flying out the door on the way to work. The label claims this peanut butter is a “Good Source of… Read More»
Lunch Under 300 Calories: Muenster, Apple and Cabbage Sandwich
Looking for an unconventional but delicious way to get in more fruits and veggies?! Sick of the same old turkey and swiss every day? This sandwich will tantalize your taste buds with a combination of flavors new and exciting to your bored palate. It might not seem like it all goes together, and I admit it… Read More»
Dietitian Spotlight Series: Whitney Reist, Personal Chef at Dietitian In The Kitchen
For those of you who frequent my blog, you probably know I am a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and I work mostly in the area of weight loss. One of my personal goals in my career as a dietitian is to promote my profession as the expert in nutrition. A lot of people aren’t sure… Read More»