Mint & Feta Watermelon Summer Salad
This is a fresh summer salad that is cool, crunchy and mouth-watering. Sweet seedless watermelon combined with garden mint , zesty lime and salty feta make this a fresh and mouthwatering summer salad.
Emma Fogt
What is the difference between a “nutritionist” and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)?
RDNs Have a Rigorous Training RDNs provide Medical Nutrition Therapy- they are medically trained with 4 years of pre-medical sciences from an accredited university, a 1200 hour supervised internship in hospitals and then an exam. The schooling of an RDN often requires a Master’s degree- the whole training is a minimum of 5 years and …
Chia – A Small Seed with a Mega Reputation
Chia seeds are a mighty seed which pack a mega nutrition punch.
Spaghetti Squash Bake
Spaghetti Squash is a savory light winter vegetable with a nutty flavor and impressive nutrient profile. It’s low in calories but high in several key vitamins and minerals, in particular, spaghetti squash is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, manganese, and vitamin B6. Spaghetti Squash does well when baked in the oven at 350F …
Spring Salad Bar
Prep some fresh veggies for this savory salad- sweet and salty, crunchy and chewy. A great way to honor new season veggies and fruit as well as jump into Spring with clean eating! Spring Salads are easy to assemble with the cold veggies coming in season first like lettuces, arugula and kale. Next come the …
The Pandemic Pantry: Stocking Foods for Quarantine
A well-stocked pantry can go a long way to be able to prepare and plan meals during a self- quarantine or social distancing methods.
COVID-19 Clean Kitchen & Safe Food
How do I keep my home kitchen clean? Wash hands before handling and prepping foods; Wash all fresh produce before you work with them; Clean surfaces with cleaning agents before and after food prep.
Keeping the Immune System Pumped Up During COVID-19
Making sure your immune system is pumped up is important during this time of the novel Coronavirus. We are all under stress with the uncertainty of where this virus is heading and making sure our immune system is optimized is key!
Tropical Lime-Mint Winter Fruit Salad
Color up gray winter days with a fruit salad bursting with Vitamin C. This zesty salad contains bright and sweet tropical flavors and provides plenty of Vitamin C for the day in each cup!
Not All Oat Milks are the Same
You would think all oat milks are the same — but made by different companies they vary in nutrition content. Unlike nut milks — which have protein in them — (think almond milk, cashew milk, quinoa milk, flax milk, coconut milk) oats are just soluble fiber and carbohydrates. Home-made oat milk is literally just water and oats. The www.minimalistbaker.com describes how to make oat milk. Combining 1C rolled oats and 4 C water leads to 4 servings. Water and oats are blended in a high-speed blender and drained through a clean cotton dishtowel. The product is strained twice to remove excess starch. Over-blending can result in slimy milk.