Healthy Weight Loss
Gluten Free Chicken Teriyaki
This is a tasty Gluten free chicken teriyaki recipe. I love ordering chicken teriyaki! But did you know it's super easy to make yourself? And it can be gluten-free, as long as your soy sauce is, as well. Many soy sauces are made with wheat, and therefore contain...
Green Smoothie with Hemp Protein
This is our dietitian-approved Green Smoothie with Hemp protein. We blend together banana, spinach, pineapple, and hemp hearts to make a power-packed smoothie. Oftentimes, we see people making green smoothies (or juices) which probably aren't the most filling. By...
Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls that are healthy too!
Peanut butter energy balls are all the rage these days! Between Instagram, Pinterest and nutrition blogs, there are a ton of energy ball recipes out there. There is a reason why they are so popular...they are easy! Some recipes are more involved than others, but we...
Low-Sodium Black Bean and Corn Salsa is better than store bought
We love this black bean and corn salsa. It has all the beautiful colors and incredible flavors, it is just too good to resist. Now we've made it low sodium! If you have never made salsa before, you will be so surprised at how easy it is to make homemade salsa. For...
Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie Chickpea Dip is packed with flavor
Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie Chickpea Dip is a great addition to any party and nobody will even guess that it is packed with protein from the beans! This unique and tasty recipe will be a hit at your next gathering. This chickpea dip is a perfect addition to any...
Healthy Huevos Rancheros Are Not Just For Breakfast Anymore
Huevos Rancheros is perfect for any meal of the day! Healthy Huevos-Rancheros is both delicious and festive and a great way to have a healthy breakfast for dinner. This easy to make amazing breakfast Huevos-Rancheros recipe is vegetarian, budget-friendly, quick, and...
Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars are a Satisfying Back to School Snack
Store bought cereal bars and granola bars certainly have their place in our snack cabinet, but homemade peanut butter cheerio bars are superior in my opinion. You can use any cereal but I love me some Cheerios. I use the good old original version with minimal added...
How to Make “Nice Cream”
Our registered dietitians show you how to make "Nice Cream" with this easy nice cream recipe a refreshing and healthy summer treat made from bananas! In this blog we will teach you how to make "Nice Cream" a refreshing and easy summer treat made from bananas! Who...
4 Tips to Manage Night Eating Syndrome
What is Night Eating Syndrome? Night eating syndrome (NES) is a sleep and eating disorder. It is characterized by extreme hunger in the evenings, with 25% or more of your daily caloric intake happening after dinner and at least two nighttime eating events. NES is...
How Hormones Affect Weight Loss
Hormones 101 Have you ever wondered the role of hormones in weight gain? Why is it so hard to lose weight when you eat a very healthy diet? I recently read an article in Today’s Dietitian about how “brain and gut hormones impact eating behavior and weight loss...
Diabetes-Friendly Party Food
Diabetes-friendly Party Planning One of the biggest questions when planning a diabetes-friendly party is what food to serve. Potlucks can be a great way to lessen party planning stress, and everyone gets to bring their favorite dish to share. A Healthy Potluck Party...
Refried Beans and Avocado Mini Quesadillas
Refried beans and avocado in quesadillas? If you haven't tried it yet, you need to! Beans provide satisfying protein and fiber to keep you full and satisfied. You can definitely use canned refried beans here, but did you know you can easily make a version in the...