Healthy Eating Tips
DIY Pumpkin Puree
When you think of pumpkins, what comes to mind? Carefully carved Jack-o'-lanterns? A carefully crafted pumpkin spice latte? Pumpkin pie made with love? Or bought with love? There is so much more to this brightly colored and cheerful winter squash. Pumpkins...
12 Healthy Parsnip Recipes
One of my favorite fall (and, actually, winter!) veggies: parsnips. This delicious root vegetable (which is closely related to the carrot and parsley), has long cream-colored tuberous roots and offers a sweet, slightly nutty flavor. In addition to bringing a unique...
7 Self-Care Essentials For Uncertain Times
During uncertain times, it’s especially important to take care of ourselves, even though it can feel overwhelming to do so or we may struggle with feeling guilty for tending to our own needs. This is especially true when we have a hard time showing up for ourselves...
Baked Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts and Parsnips
I am a huge fan of meals you can make in one pan or pot and that are easy to customize. This chicken recipe is one of my go-to dinners that I make almost every week. This is also really easy to scale up if you want to make extra for leftovers. It’s also really...
7 Easy Dinner Ideas To Simplify Your Week
Sometimes making dinner at the end of a full or stressful day can feel overwhelming. Or maybe you’re just tired or not in the mood. You’re allowed—there is no law that says you have to be pumped to cook every night. I recently shared some delicious easy recipes from...
This Refreshing Watermelon Salad Is The Perfect Plant-Based Lunch
Sweet, juicy watermelon is an iconic summer fruit, one I turn to often for a refresher on a warm summer day. Technically, it’s available all year round. But that gorgeous color and delicious flavor feel so summery. With 92% water content, this versatile fruit not...
10 Simple Stress-Fighting Techniques You Can Try Today
Feeling stressed is something many of us are familiar with—so much so that we may not even realize just how stressed out we really are. If you’re feeling off or emotionally drained or disconnected or overwhelmed, it can feel like an impossible cycle to break free...
30+ Healthy and Easy Recipes from Registered Dietitians
Are you stuck in a food rut? Relying too much on takeout and want to start cooking more but don’t know where to start? I reached out to my fellow dietitian to put together this round-up of easy, fuss-free recipes that anyone can tackle! Everything listed is friendly...
6 Easy Ways To Get Out Of A Food Rut
Almost all of us find ourselves in a food rut from time to time. I know in my own life this tends to happen most when I’m really stressed or when there are a lot of demands on my time and energy. There can definitely be comfort in going into autopilot mode, but it’s...
These Superfood Truffles Are the Perfect Easy Snack or Dessert
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I have really missed doing live speaking engagements and corporate wellness presentations. One of the most popular food demo presentations I do is these superfood truffles. I love this recipe because it's easy to make ahead of time when...