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Beet Juice for Performance
I was really excited with finding a recipe for beets that I actually loved (Beet and Feta Burger ) and have been searching for more ways to enjoy these beautiful gems (beet chips anyone?!) . I’m so excited about beets … Continue reading
Posted in Products
Tagged athletic performance, beet juice, beet root juice, beetroot, beets, endurance, nitrates, nitric oxide, performance, supplements
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Hydroponic Tomatoes. Not What You’d Expect
I was recently able to take a trip to Bushel Boy Farms in Owatonna, MN to tour the hydroponic tomato facility. As a person that is always asking “why” and “how”, farm tours just make my day! I have loved tomatoes … Continue reading
Posted in On My Mind
Tagged bees, bushel boy, farm, Farm to fork, farm2fork, green house, how does it grow, hydroponic, tomato, tomatoes
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8 Skin-protecting Foods to Keep your Family Safe
8 Skin-Protecting Foods Aside from slathering on sunscreen when you go out, the next best thing you can do for your skin’s health is to eat a diet rich in antioxidants. These nutrients work to protect your body’s cells (including … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged foods for skin, healthy skin, skin, skin protecting, summer
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Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad
If there are two vegetables that scream “dietitian”, they have to be kale and Brussels sprouts. Kale has seen a rise to fame over the past couple of years, but it is the untapped Brussels sprouts that excites me! If … Continue reading
Beets – Give Them Another Chance with Beet and Feta Burgers
I have a confession to make. I am a registered dietitian and I don’t like beets. There, I said it. Phew, I feel better getting it off my chest. At least that was the case until today. I have tried … Continue reading
Lemon Honey Ginger Tea. A Natural Sore Throat Remedy
Spring can’t come soon enough. It seems like everyone in our family keeps passing around the winter icks. One of my favorite ways to soothe a sore throat is with a hot mix of lemon, honey and giner. The recipe … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes
Tagged drinks, ginger, ginger tea, honey, Lemon, lemon honey, sore throat, tea
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Petition to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – #RepealTheSeal
March 16, 2015. To Mary Beth Whalen, President Sonja Connor, leadership at the Academy and the Kids Eat Right (KER) Foundation: As long-time members and proud supporters of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), we are dismayed, shocked, and … Continue reading
5 Reasons to Visit a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
In honor of National Nutrition Month and National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, here are my top 5 reasons to set up a meeting with your registered dietitian nutritionist: 1. Prevention – this is the nutritionist’s best case scenario. Many people … Continue reading
Posted in Eat Right
Tagged dietitian, nutritionist, registered dietitian, registered dietitian nutritionist
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Bacon Brussles Sprouts and Goat Cheese Pizza
Oh yes, you read that correctly. This dietitian put bacon and Brussels sprouts on PIZZA (the same pizza). I’ll let you in on a little secret. I am always looking for a pizza recipe. To me, pizza is the perfect … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes
Tagged bacon, bacon pizza, brussels sprouts pizza, brussles sprouts, feta, goat cheese, pizza
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High Protein, Low Carb Pasta? Yes, it does exist!
With more and more people looking for higher protein and lower carbohydrate options, I have been on the search for a pasta that fits the bill (and still tastes great!). I was beginning to think that such a product didn’t … Continue reading
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