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»
Is Halo Top Healthy?
I get this question A LOT. Enough to make me write a blog post about it. Halo Top is what I would call an ice cream alternative. Something you eat when you really want ice cream but don’t want to indulge in 1000 or more calories. There are a lot of ice cream alternatives out there:… 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»
Supplements that Work: Protein and BCAAs
When I say athlete, I’m not just referring to men and women getting paid to play a sport. I do work with pros occasionally but most my clients are what I call recreational athletes. They are the 45-year old mom of 3 who works her butt off in boot camp for an hour 5 days a week, the… Read More»
Fresh Fish Friday: Baked Halibut with Garlicky Kale & Toasted Cashews
I’ve got a quick, easy, super healthy and flavorful meal to share with you this week! A lot of people tell me that they wish they ate more fish but they just don’t know how to prepare it or what kinds to look for. Fish seems to be the most intimidating protein in the kitchen… Read More»
Easy Feta Frittata
If you’ve seen my Instagram lately, you probably spied these cute little his and hers frittatas. I finally found a use for this teeny tiny cast iron skillet! We’ve been brunching in a lot lately, which is a huge switch from Texas life. While I’ll admit that I do enjoy the whole dress up in… 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»
Dietitian Spotlight Series: Kristina LaRue, Sports Nutrition Consultant
For this week’s Spotlight Series, I’m featuring another dynamic Orlando dietitian! Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD, LDN, works as a sports nutrition consultant to the Orlando Magic and University of Central Florida Athletics under Tara Gidus Nutrition Consulting. Kristina also specializes in counseling for weight management, food sensitivities and eating disorders. She appears frequently on Fox35 for guest… Read More»
Cranberry Maple Breakfast Bars (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Made without refined sugar, these Cranberry Maple Breakfast Bars are full of fiber and natural protein to get you through your busy morning. Did you know that most syrups like Aunt Jemima’s and Log Cabin have no actual maple syrup in them at all? They are actually made from sweetened corn syrup and artificial colors… Read More»