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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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