[GUEST BLOGGER] Activated Charcoal: Benefits and Harms
Thanks to guest blogger and fellow dietitian, Sarah Gatien, for the informative blog post! You can follow her on Instagram: @sa.rah.rah “Fad: An intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived and without basis in the object’s qualities; a craze1″ – Oxford Dictionaries You’ll know it when you see it: Black […]
[RECIPE] Tuna Salad
Tuna salad is an awesome addition to salads, sandwiches, and crackers. It can be prepped ahead and keeps well in the fridge for a few days. My favorite tuna is solid albacore white in water. The following recipe is for one can of tuna but can easily be doubled for two cans. A can of […]
[GUIDE] Marinate Your Meats
A marinade is a seasoned liquid that a meat soaks in prior to cooking. Marinades often contain vinegar, oil, or another liquid base and herbs and seasoning. The goal of a marinade is to allow flavor to seep into the meat so when cooked it is more flavorful and often times also more tender. Marinating […]
[RECIPE] Easy Rice with Mixed Veggies
As an Arab American married to a Pakistani American, rice runs deep within our families. Many dishes consist of making a source of protein and serving it over rice. I love me some rice but I also love me some vegetables. Adding vegetables to rice increases its nutrient density by providing added fiber, vitamins, and […]
[RECIPE] Easy Veggie Stir Fry with Soba Noodles
Hello all, Alright guys – this one can be as easy or as involved as you’d like. It is essentially three ingredients: (1) veggies, (2) noodles, and (3) sauce. All three of these ingredients can be purchased in a ready to use fashion or they can be prepared at home. When I am moving quickly, […]
[RECIPE] Savory Oatmeal with Pine Nuts and Avocados
Hey guys, I recently shared my experience with you on savory oatmeal! I’m back with the actual recipe. This recipe has minimal ingredients and super quick prep. Check it! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon pine nuts Drizzle of olive oil (1/4 teaspoon) 1 cup water 1/3 cup steel cut oats Pinch (literally just grab a small amount […]
[GUIDE] Shifting to Nutrient Dense Foods
Shifting to nutrient dense foods means moving towards incorporating more foods that are nutrient dense. This is the recommendation of the USDA 2015 Dietary Guidelines: “Choose nutrient dense foods and beverages across and within all food groups.” But what are nutrient dense foods? The nutrient density of a food is determined by the nutrients it provides compared […]
[RECIPE] Chicken Spinach Tomato Alfredo
I love pasta with Alfredo sauce but often find it feeling/tasting too heavy. I’ve created a recipe that lets me enjoy the creaminess of Alfredo but lightens it up a bit with diced canned tomatoes and of course veggies! The entire recipe takes about 25 minutes to make if you make the sauce while the […]
Smart Goals
Did you know that less than 10% of individuals actually stick to their New Year’s resolutions? A lot of you might be nodding your head as we are two weeks into the New Year and many of us have already stepped away from our resolutions. I am not a fan of setting resolutions only for […]
[RECIPE] Tiny Arab Salad
It’s Sunday Funday and I’ve got a great new recipe for you all! This salad is a very flavorful salad and the cool thing is that all the veggies are where the flavor comes in. The veggies are usually crisp veggies and they are finely diced so you get a mixture of flavors and a […]