Salmon with Walnut Pesto Recipe for an easy dinner tonight

Salmon with Walnut Pesto

Need to make your fish dinner more exciting? Try this easy Salmon with Walnut Pesto recipe. Not only is pesto our absolute favorite (duh), but it is packed full of healthy fats! Combine that flavor with salmon, it is an instant favorite. We are often asked for recipes to help prepare fish. Everyone knows that […]

Chickpea Tomato Cucumber Salad for a Quick and Easy Summertime Treat

Pantry Items Into Meals to make Chickpea Tomato Salad

This Chickpea Tomato Cucumber Salad will be a hit at your next dinner party or family meal.  Not only is this salad mouth watering, it is healthy.  Packed with vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber, it makes a great side dish or contribution to a vegetarian pot luck dinner.  Wait no longer, gather up these staple […]

Easy Meals for Diabetes that are sure to Satisfy Your Cravings

easy meals for diabetes

Creating easy meals for diabetes may seem like a challenge. But meal planning can add variety and help the changes you make to your nutrition plan more sustainable!  Macaroni & cheese, fries, fried chicken, ice cream, and pizza…these foods are what a lot of us love eating. But, if you have been diagnosed with diabetes, […]

How to Use Chia Seeds

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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 […]

Beef Lo Mein Recipe

Beef Lo Mein

Beef Lo Mein dietitian approved recipe. This recipe is definitely not the lo-mein on the totem pole. You guys, puns and eating are my super powers. If you love take-out, how about giving this takeout recipe a try. Make sure to take a look at our copycat spring roll recipe and our other favorite copycat […]

4 Delicious Freezer Meals To Make Ahead For Your Slow Cooker

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Slow Cooker Freezer Meals It is no secret that I am in love with my slow cooker. Seriously! It may be the best thing since sliced bread. You can make so many different things, and it takes no time at all. I am a huge fan of the fix it and forget it method of […]

Pantry Staples for Healthy Eating and What to Make with Them

pantry staples

What pantry staples do I need for healthy eating? I guess the first question is, can I even use pantry staples for healthy eating? The answer is a resounding YES. And we’ve all been there. You get home from a long day at work and it’s time to cook dinner. You stare blankly at the […]

6 Healthy Pasta Recipes to Meet All Your Dietary Needs

Pasta is delicious! Healthy pasta recipes and healthy pasta salad recipes make a quick and easy meal, and can be part of any balanced diet. If you have different chronic diseases  (such as diabetes, IBS or cancer) you have some different dietary restrictions to consider. For diabetes, you may need to control the amount of carbs […]

5 Water Alternatives If You are Bored

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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 […]