By Ashley Lee, RD Do you have the desire to change the way you eat and improve your health? If you want to be consistent about making healthier food choices, it starts with your mindset. Here we’ll take a look at a few simple steps to help you create a healthy mindset for change: consider…
INGREDIENTS ½ cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt 1.5 Tbsp creamy natural peanut butter 2 tsp honey INSTRUCTIONS Mix all ingredients in a bowl thoroughly. Serve with apple slices of your favorite type of apple, such as organic Pink Lady or Honey Crisp Nutrition (makes 1 serving): Per serving: 240 calories, 12 g fat, 2 g…
Summer is here! It’s time to celebrate. Things are opening up and we are ready to actually go places again! While vacations are a great escape from reality and routine, they usually are filled with less exercise, lots of salty/greasy/sugary foods and more alcohol. This may feel stressful when on a health journey. Many of…
INGREDIENTS 3 cups plain, low fat Greek Yogurt 2 tbsp honey ½ cup blueberries ½ cup up strawberries ¼ cup dark chocolate chips DIRECTIONS Wash fruit and cut strawberries into bite sized pieces. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together. Place ingredients onto a sheet pan covered in parchment paper. Spread out evenly…
People often use the titles “dietitian” and “nutritionist” interchangeably. In fact, in the last 10+ years that I have worked in the field of dietetics, I have been called a dietitian, dietician, nutritionist, nutritionalist (this is not even a word)… and even doctor (which I am not). Dietitians and nutritionists both help people make healthier…
One of the best ways to save time and keep you on track with healthy eating is being prepared. This is why meal prep can be crucial to your health journey. Having meals and/or snacks prepped (or at least having what you need on hand) can prevent ordering out and overeating. Here are some of…
INGREDIENTS 1 can chickpeas (19 oz) 2 tsp kosher salt Juice of 1 lemon 1 garlic clove (sliced) 1/3 cup olive oil Additional toppings: sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, pesto, etc DIRECTIONS Throw one can of drained and rinsed chickpeas in the food processor/mixer with kosher salt, lemon juice and sliced garlic clove. Turn on…
MAKE THIS YOUR OWN! An easy way to make a quick and healthy meal with lots of variety. Step 1. Choose a base Lettuce (romaine, spring mix, etc.) Spinach Kale Quinoa (1/2 cup cooked) Rice (1/2 cup cooked) Farro (1/2 cup cooked) Barley (1/2 cup cooked) Beans (1/2 cup cooked) Lentils (1/2 cup cooked) Step…
INGREDIENTS 1 red bell pepper, diced into 1 inch pieces 1 yellow bell pepper , diced into 1 inch pieces 1/2 red onion diced into 1 inch pieces 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 2 cloves of garlic minced 1/4c olive oil 1/4 tsp of kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground pepper 1/2 Pound of whole wheat Orzo DRESSING 1/3…
INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) 1 cup cooked brown rice 2c canned black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 lime, juiced 1 block tofu or 1 lb chicken, etc. 2-3 green bell peppers, chopped 1 large red onion, chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 packet low sodium taco seasoning For the Chipotle Cream 1/2 cup plain low/nonfat…