8 Diabetes Friendly Holiday Dishes for a Low Carb Thanksgiving
Do I need to eat low carb on Thanksgiving? Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. This means I earn a percentage of any sales made through those links, at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links are identified with an asterisk (*). Is a low carb Thanksgiving necessary? Well that’s a great question. My […]
How to Use Chia Seeds
Have you wondered about cooking with chia seeds in your everyday life? The cooking with chia seeds chia seed craze is here! The first time many of us heard the word, “chia”, it was referring to our beloved terracotta, Chia Pets. Yes, that is the same chia that we eat! It has been 30 years […]
5 Water Alternatives If You are Bored
Tired of Plain Water? Try these 5 water alternatives to stay hydrated! Why are we talking about water alternatives in March? While the warm weather has not yet hit this year, it is important to remember that staying hydrated is essential year round! During the summer, we often lose water through sweat (which is our […]
Grocery Store Tour with a Registered Dietitian
Let’s go on a grocery store tour Why should we go on a grocery store tour? I LOVE the grocery store. It’s one of my favorite places. I love looking at all the food and picking out things I want to try. It all started with the big trips my mom and I used to […]
9 Ideas When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking
Here’s what to cook when you just don’t feel like cooking! I grew up cooking alongside my mom. I love to cook and experiment in the kitchen. A quick weeknight dinner can turn into a 2 hour experiment, and I’m happy about it! However, I understand that not everyone shares this love for cooking. In […]
Chopped: Leftovers Edition
Use leftovers to make meal preparation easy! As a college student who mostly cooks for herself, I constantly have leftover food. Most easy recipes make 3-4 servings, so unless my housemates and I have family dinner night I usually have lots of leftovers. In addition to having cooked leftovers, I also end up with leftover […]
5 Tips for Healthy Home Cooking
Unsure how to get started with healthy home cooking? We often hear from clients is that they just don’t know how to incorporate healthy home cooking into their lifestyle. There’s no question that cooking for yourself and/or a family is not always the easiest option and can certainly feel like a burden after a busy […]
Healthy Pumpkin Pie Recipe for Thanksgiving Dinner
This healthy pumpkin pie recipe is goes light on the sugar making it a better option for those with diabetes around the holidays to manage their blood sugars. This diabetes friendly recipe has less sugar in it than most traditional pumpkin pies which makes it easier to manage blood sugars. And this recipe is gluten-free! […]
Savory Oats to wake up your taste buds in the morning
Oatmeal doesn’t always have to be sweet, mix it up with this savory oats version! This Savory Oats recipe is a great way to change up breakfast to try something savory to wake up your taste buds first thing in the morning. Breakfast does not have to boring with oatmeal, there are so many tasty […]
Chipotle Black Bean Burger
A black bean burger is a delicious plant-based alternative to the traditional beef burger. Make it a chipotle black bean burger for tons of flavor! Packed with fiber for gut health, blood sugar stabilization and heart health! Black beans are also a great source of folate, and a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, and iron. […]