The Two Types of Cooks
Cooking is something that some people love, some people hate but mankind cannot do without. When it comes to cooking, there are two types of cooks: The Prepper: Prepares all ingredients prior to starting cooking usually in different bowls for the various steps. A prepper will have their spices ready and measured out as well […]
Buffet Tips from an RDN
We were in Saudi Arabia and Turkey a couple of months ago and the hotel buffets were insane. We basically had them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They probably had seven options for every course and cuisine options from all over the world. AND It all looked so good! You didn’t even know where to […]
3 Reasons We Struggle with Making Good Food Choices
As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist I’ve worked with a number of individuals on improving their health and nutrition. They come from different ethnic backgrounds and age groups, as well as bring their own preferences and stories. As a health coach, I do my best to look at their lives as a whole when working with […]
Tips for an RD2be!
I met with a University of Illinois dietetics student earlier this week to discuss what I do with my clients and also to share a bit of my experience in the whole dietetic internship process! We spent about a half hour discussing numerous topics but the primary thing I wanted to share with you guys […]
Mental & Physical Health
Hello all, The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being” and also states that “there is no health without mental health”. The relationship between mental health and physical well being is not fully understood but mental stress has negative effects on the body. These manifest differently in […]
Recipe: Macaroni + Yogurt + Pine Nuts
This recipe will likely sound a little out there if you’ve never had it but it just hits the spot sometimes. And if you add the ground beef, it becomes an entree. Now that I’m talking about it, I’m craving it. My husband doesn’t prefer cold pasta but I just might make some tomorrow for […]
FAQ: Added Sugars and What to Look For
Authority Nutrition (which recently merged with HealthLine) is one of my go-to websites! They provide evidenced-based articles on a lot of the hot topics in the nutrition realm like different fad diets, ingredients, health concerns, etc. I wanted to read up on the different sugars found in foods and just had to share some of […]
Feed Yourself – Basic Recipes: Veggies II
The Feed Yourself series is dedicated to individuals that cook just for their selves. This goes out to everyone that finds them self wanting to cook but dreading the time, effort, and all the clean up needed to just cook for one. It can honestly be a quick, easy, and enjoyable process! The prior Feed […]
RECIPE: Rice with Veggies
Hello all, It’s Sunday and I’ve got a new recipe for you all. Rice is a side dish to a ton of recipes but white rice is incredibly starchy. Brown rice is disliked by most of the people I know (myself included) so I usually don’t tell people to try switching to it but one […]
Using Food to Maintain Energy Levels
These are some great tips for maintaining energy levels throughout the day! 1- Small, frequent meals 2- Listen to your body’s hunger and fullness cues 3- Balanced plates 4- Snack! 5- Skip soda, sugary coffee, or energy drinks as an energy source because they come with a crash Check out the article for more details […]