Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Chocolate was meant to be savored and these fudgy chocolate brownies will be enjoyed to the last crumb! Perfectly sweet and satisfying, eating these squares of chocolaty goodness will become a highlight of your day without any sugar crashes to follow.
This simple and creamy ‘Everything’ White Bean Dip is easy to make and packed with flavor for afternoon snacking. With only 5 minutes, a few ingredients and a food processor, you can have a nutrient dense snack that is a crowd pleaser!
Packed with protein and fiber, this flavorful chili will fill you up with good-for-you ingredients! Pumpkin may have a treasured spot on the dessert table and in your favorite muffin recipe or coffee beverage, but it also has a place on the dinner table. This vibrant orange squash adds rich creaminess to this chili and a punch of nutrition.
A couple of years ago I led a monthly grocery store tour for patients. We would spend almost 2 hours walking through the grocery store talking about food, nutrition labels, how to use ingredients, better options and every other question you can imagine! One of the most common questions I received was “What do you buy?” Patient’s wanted to know what I placed in my cart and how I filled my pantry and fridge. Today, I wanted to share 7 items I always purchase and have stocked in our kitchen.
Life without Mexican food is like no life at all. –Unknown
Agree?! To date, I haven’t met an individual that doesn’t like tex-mex! But you don’t have to go to the local Mexican restaurant to get your fix! This easy slow cooker recipe is so simple and delicious! By utilizing some pantry ingredients and your spice cabinet, you can throw this together in a matter of minutes!
“I’m on a high fiber diet. When I get hungry, I buy more yarn.”— Unknown
Say the word fiber and these are some of the images that pop into our minds:
Sawdust
Cardboard
Bark
Celery
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Unfortunate for many, it often brings an unpleasant and quite unappetizing picture to mind. Maybe that is why fiber gummies, supplements, and mix-ins are so widely used. But ask me how to define fiber and I will describe scrumptious, tasty real food!
