For most Americans eating adequate amounts of vegetables is a daily struggle. The typical recommendation for daily consumption of vegetables is 3 servings a day. Through the ChooseMyPlate initiative, the USDA recommends approximately one quarter of your plate be filled with vegetables at each meal. How much vegetables are Americans eating? In 2010, the American Journal of […]
Veggies
Mini Cauliflower Crust Pizza
I am a Registered Dietitian and I eat pizza. In fact pizza is one of my favorite foods. Do I eat large amounts of pizza everyday? The answer is no. My philosophy is all foods can fit into a balanced diet when consumed in moderation and coupled with adequate physical activity. During a post last […]
Skinny Pumpkin Soup
I hope you are not getting sick of pumpkin recipes! My love for pumpkin must be apparent at this point. What is not to love about fall’s signature squash?! Not only is pumpkin loaded with a delicious sweet flavor, but it also contains many beneficial nutrients. The bright orange coloring of pumpkin might be a […]
Happy Mother’s Day! Recipes Inspired by My Mom
Happy Mother’s Day to all! This post is dedicated to my mom, the best mom a girl could ever ask for. Year after year on mother’s day (and many other days) I tell her how much I love her and appreciate all that she has done for me, but I am certain I will never […]
Balsamic Broiled Brussels Sprouts
I thought it was time for a veggie recipe! Although I absolutely love cooking desserts, all of the food groups must not be forgotten! If my mom is reading this blog post right now she is probably reading in shock. Growing up I was an extremely picky eater and hardly ate any veggies, especially brussels […]
Our Favorite Posts from The First Year
We wanted to continue the 1st Birthday celebrations with a post dedicated to our favorites. Over the past year we have had a variety of posts ranging from dessert recipes to family nutrition tidbits. Our favorites are not necessarily the blog posts that have been viewed the most times, but posts that we are especially […]