Give those sweet potato fries a break and try these amazing butternut squash fries! Fall is here and so are all the delicious Fall vegetables, including one of my favorites: butternut squash. A delicious member of the squash family, it is high in beta-carotene, an antioxidant that promotes eye health and prevents macular degeneration. Butternut squash is also high in...
After a morning run or spin class this is the perfect recovery smoothie breakfast that gives me everything I need after a great sweat session. It is super hydrating, high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Build your own perfect smoothie that won’t derail your hard workout with this quick guide. And, pro-tip: aim to eat within 30 minutes after...
I am as much a matcha fan as I am a chocolate fan (i.e. HUGE), so these cocoa-matcha energy balls have been a great discovery! They are the perfect pairing of sweet and satisfying, making them my ultimate go-to treat for a snack or dessert. If the flavor combo isn’t enough of a sell, then the fact that this combo will fight stress, while...
This cauliflower rice is loaded in vegetables and packed with flavor! It is the ultimate side dish to any chicken, steak or fish entree or even on it’s own for as a great snack. This grain-free “rice” is made totally from vegetables and is packed with fiber, which will keep you full and satisfied. You can even add in some scrambled eggs and have...
On cold days (and even some not-so-cold days) I love starting the day with a hot breakfast bowl and swapping quinoa for oatmeal adds a crunchy flavor to traditional hot cereal. Quinoa is loaded in fiber and protein, making it the perfect energy-boosting choice for starting a hectic work day and the warm, nutty texture makes it a cozy option for a lazy Sunday...
I love these chicken lettuce tacos, it’s a great fiber-packed twist to the traditional taco. Don’t get me wrong, I love the traditional taco too (a lot!) but sometimes a little extra veg can go a long way. Makes 8 3-taco servings Ingredients: 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 mango, peeled and...
I love a cozy bowl of soup in the winter and Stracciatella soup is my all time favorite. It is total comfort food but loaded in nutrition thanks to some soothing chicken broth, protein-packed eggs, and fiber-rich spinach. Truly soup-erb! (see what I did there?) Serves 4 Ingredients: 6 cups of low-sodium chicken stock (I like this one) 6 cups...
Greens on greens on greens! Sometimes even dietitians can indulge too much during a weekend or vacation, after all, we are people too! When that happens to me, this great greens detox salad is my go-to meal when I need to reboot. It is satisfying and flavorful and leaves me focused and energized. Ingredients: 4 cups of mixed lettuce (mescaline, romaine, arugula,...
I am obsessed with this Brussel Sprout Salad with manchego cheese. It’s crunchy, delicious, easy to make, and loaded in fiber and antioxidants. When I was a dietetic intern in Chicago I would eat a version of this salad at Hub 51 so often that I knew I would soon be adding it to my own rotation. Brussel sprouts are...
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, in fact, I love it so much I will frequently have breakfast for dinner! These whole grain banana pancakes make the cut morning or night, because they are so easy and fast to whip up. Note: this recipe makes one serving, but is easily doubled or tripled if you’re having some friends...