Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies
It’s that time of year when we become pumpkin obsessed – pumpkin lattes, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin pancakes. And why not? Pumpkin is both savory and sweet making it the perfect addition to many recipes; and it’s very nutritious. One of my favorite...
Healthy Habits Checklist
What shifts have you made to keep yourself healthy and feeling good these days? Life during this pandemic has been extraordinarily stressful for many of us making self-care more challenging than usual. Yet, we need it now more than ever. From exercising to...
Slow Cooker Barley and Bean Soup
The most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that all adults eat at least half their grains as whole grains – that’s at least 3 to 5 servings of whole grains every day. The average American eats less than one daily serving of whole grains, and some...
Light and Fluffy Sweet Potato Pancakes
A lot of people ask me if sweet potatoes are actually good for them, which isn’t surprising considering the name suggests they’re loaded with sugar and starch. But don’t let their sweet nature fool you. Sweet potatoes are off the charts nutritious making them a...
Your guide to making the best food choices
Energy density and nutrient density are two important terms to understand when making food choices. Energy (or calorie) dense foods contain a higher number of calories per serving. Nutrient dense foods contain a higher level of vitamins, minerals, and other important...
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