Smart Mouth Nutrition Blog
Tips & inspiration for your wellness journey
Fiber Month + Easy Overnight Oats
January is National Fiber Month and what better way to celebrate fiber than with easy overnight oats? So, you might wonder... why would anyone celebrate fiber? Well, I can think of lots of reasons, really. What and where is fiber Unlike macronutrients (carbohydrate,...
Soup Month + Recipe for Quinoa-Vegetable Soup
January is National Soup Month, so I'm sharing one of my favorite soup recipes... Quinoa-Vegetable Soup. It's warming, delicious and chock full of beneficial nutrients. Vegetable-Quinoa Soup Benefits of Soup I am definitely a cool weather person and I'm convinced one...
New year, new ingredients + Jackfruit & Refried Beans Tostadas recipe
It's a new year, and one of my goals for 2019 is to experiment with new recipes and new ingredients. So, I was excited to see this month's Recipe ReDux challenge theme: New Year, New Ingredient: Introduce us a ‘new’ (or new-to-you) ingredient you’ve discovered...
Eat to Boost Your Energy + FB Live video
Energy... we all want more, and what we eat can help boost--or zap--our energy levels. Today I shared these three tips for boosting your energy with my good friend and former wellness colleague, Bridgette Binford of BJB Coaching on Facebook Live. THREE TIPS TO BOOST...
#NationalNoodleDay + One Pot Mediterranean Linguine
Tomorrow is #NationalNoodleDay and this One Pot Mediterranean Linguine will make your family smile and your weeknights easier. Noodles are a go-to staple in my house, especially for weeknight dinners. Everyone likes them, they go with just about anything and they make...
National Taco Day + Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos
It's National Taco Day! I know... many people are probably rejoicing (including my sister-in-law who LOVES tacos!). If you're looking for an easy chicken tacos recipe, try my Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos. This dish is so easy it almost cooks itself. Happy Taco...
Six ways to get your kids to eat more veggies and fruit
Temperatures are still warm here in NC, but it feels like fall, with the return to weekday routines and a renewed focus on family meals and feeding kids healthfully. It’s no surprise then that September is Fruit & Veggies More Matter Month AND Childhood Obesity...
Milk and cheese and yogurt, oh my!
This week, I had the pleasure of attending a nutrition and media training at The Dairy Alliance in Atlanta. I loved spending time with my fellow foodie dietitians and chefs and learning more about dairy. Plus, I had the awesome opportunity to train with media and...
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
I don't know about your house, but mornings can get a little hectic around here. I'm usually throwing in the kids' refrigerated lunch items, my husband is rushing out the door and the kids are taking their sweet time getting dressed. Sometimes the kids have time to...
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