National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Focus on the importance of not only making informed food choices but also developing sound eating and physical activity habits. “Beyond The Table” is the theme this year. Last year’s theme was Fuel for the
Homemade air fryer kale chips are super simple to make. Using convection cooking, take these kale leaves to extra crispy in under 5 minutes with less fat but still all the flavor. The only downside: they’ll go fast!! A common theme with patients is to ‘eat more fiber’. Fiber is found in plants, i.e. whole
Polenta is coarsely ground cornmeal. The classic ratio is 1 part polenta to 5 parts liquid (see below). Your guide for Perfect Polenta, every time. Polenta is delicious, cheap, and can easily be made in large amounts that can serve a crowd. Economical cooking, sign-me up! This simple recipe is easy to do, however, it
Roasted Veggie and Pinto Bean Tacos are a flavorful vegetarian combination. Taco Tuesday, Taco Thursday, whatever night of the week, tacos make for an easy weeknight dinner! What’s your favorite go-to taco combination? Is there really a wrong answer? I think not. When tacos are for dinner it just puts me in a good mood.
As one year closes and the next year begins, it’s always fun to look at what could be the nutrition trends in 2024. While I don’t have a crystal ball, I can look to see what products have popped up in the grocery stores and what topics/recipes are trending on ‘google analytics‘. Every year after
It’s that time of year again – where we round up and reminiscence about the past year. Instagram started this a few years back and they collate your #BestNine2023 pictures based on the number of “most liked pictures/reels” However, with the new algorithm and the ability to ‘remove your view of how many likes’ let’s
Caprese Christmas Wreath- With just 5 ingredients and less than 10 minutes, you can make this beautiful Christmas salad. A perfect addition for holiday parties that’s festive and fun! Earlier this year I signed up for the local CSA (community supported agriculture). I’ve always wanted to give back to the community in some way. While
Fresh and vibrant this lemon vinaigrette is easy to make. In just 5 minutes you can whip up your own batch to have on hand. The best part? It pairs well with so many things. When it comes to dressing recipes I have three favorites – this easy lemon vinaigrette, my simple balsamic vinaigrette, and
A quick and easy recipe for homemade lentils in the pressure cooker! Using this water to lentil ratio and cook time makes for the best, tender lentils in your Instant Pot. Homemade Pressure Cooker Lentils, saving you time and money! Confession from your friendly dietitian here. Normally I buy store bought cooked lentils. That’s right. I
Quick and easy to make, this delicious Honey-Dijon Roasted Salmon is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, yet packed with so much flavor, it’s ready in under 20 minutes. This Honey-Dijon Roasted Salmon is definitely a keeper! Easy dinners on repeat. Please and thanks. My summer masters classes have
