Eating healthy doesn't have to be complicated, so today I'm showing you what I ate on a day in late Spring. I hope that this will give you some ideas and inspiration for your own healthy meals. If you've ever wondered what a dietitian actually eats, this one is for you!
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The garden is finally all set up and we have everything in the ground, except a couple squash plants! In this tour you'll get to see the overall garden layout, as well as what we're growing in each bed. And of course I found a few surprises along the way.
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May is almost over so that means it's time to talk favorites! This month I'm sharing a couple healthy meals, my new favorite at home massage tool, my renewed skin care routine, and more fun stuff!
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The garden layout is complete and I'm getting super excited for the growing season! I'm really happy with how things turned out and I was able to get a lot of the materials for free! Here's a look at the new garden layout, as well a peek at what's growing outside and inside on the grow rack.
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April is coming to an end, which means it's time to talk about my favorite things from the past month! This month, I have a few fun healthy food products to share, along with a fruit I've been eating a lot of, a favorite healthy dinner, and more!
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PRODUCTS MENTIONED
Vita Coco coconut water with pineapple Tart Cherry Juice
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My garden plan is done and I'm super excited! This year I'm trying to find the right balance of familiar and new plants to keep me experimenting without getting overwhelmed. Here's some info about what I'm growing and my strategy for everything.
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Tomatoes (small)
Tomatoes (large)
Tomatillo
Peppers (sweet)
Peppers (hot)
Cucumbers
Beans
Leafy Greens
Squash
Radishes
Carrots
Peas
Melons
Herbs
Flowers
Today I thought it would be fun to show you everything I got at the grocery store! While I love getting food from my garden and local farmers, I still go to the grocery store to fill in the gaps. Unfortunately, bananas, pineapples, and avocados don't grow in Virginia.
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May is coming to an end and that means it's time to talk favorites! This month I'm sharing a favorite spring food, a new kitchen gadget that I am getting a ton of use out of, lots of new exercise clothes, and some other fun stuff!
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Store bought tomato cages really aren't that great and can get expensive as you replace them over the years. That's why I'm showing you how to make your own tomato cages from concrete wire or steel wire remesh. These tomato cages are stable, durable, inexpensive, and the perfect size and shape for tomatoes.
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Use extra concrete wire to make this trellis from One Yard Revolution.
Here's everything I got at my local farmers market in early May in Virginia! Spring is one of my favorite times of the year because of all of the fresh, crisp produce we get after a long, cold winter. We've got so many delicious spring fruits and veggies right now and I'm loving it!
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Mother's Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate your mother than a delicious homemade meal! This frittata is simple and quick to make and uses one of my favorite spring foods: asparagus.
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2 spring onions, white and green parts thinly sliced
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1.5 inch pieces
8 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper to taste
Butter or other fat for cooking vegetables and greasing cast iron skillet
April is almost over and that means it's time to talk about my favorite things from the past month! This month, I've been switching up my water drinking routine and loving that spring produce is finally here! I've also tried some awesome new beauty products this month that have totally changed my every day routine.
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Going to your local farmers' market is a great way to get healthy food and support your local community, but, if you've never been before, it can be a little intimidating. Here are a few simple tips to make your first farmers' market experience a great one!
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We've made a lot of progress on the garden! The area has been expanded and I've got lots of plant starts growing inside under my grow lights. Here's an overview of how everything is coming along!
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See the full list of what I'm growing.
One aspect of healthy eating that a lot of people miss is eating seasonally. Eating seasonally means eating the foods that are in season in your local area. Following a seasonal pattern with your meals has several benefits, including better nutrition and more money in your pocket. Plus, it's the best way to not get bored with your meals.
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This week's Real Food Round-Up is all about Easter! I'm sharing some healthy Easter recipes, including how to dye eggs naturally and yummy homemade Easter candy.
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All Natural Easter Egg Dye Recipes from Better Homes and Gardens
Dye-Free Deviled Eggs from Weelicious
Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb with Mint Gremolata from Feasting at Home
Easter usually involves quite a bit of candy, so why not make some of that candy yourself? Today, I'm showing you how to make 3 different chocolate eggs: a milk chocolate peanut butter egg, a dark chocolate coconut egg, and a white chocolate lavender egg. Making these chocolates at home means you get to use the best quality ingredients and it's a fun activity for kids and grown-ups alike!
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I can't believe March is almost over! Here are some of my favorite things from the past month, including a healthy snack for you salty/savory lovers, a fun food festival, a gorgeous handmade jewelry find, fitness, and more!
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Growing a garden can give you the most delicious and nutritious fruits and vegetables around, but deciding what you want to plant can be hard. These are some of the things I think about when choosing the plants I want to grow in my garden. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]If you want to know more about what I'm growing in my garden this year, here's a full list. I've divided the plants into categories to make it a little easier to find what you're looking for.
Beans
Beets
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Carrots
Collards
Corn
Cucumber
Ground Cherry
Kale
Lettuce
Melon
Peas
Peppers
Radish
Summer Squash
Swiss Chard
Tomatillo
Tomato (Cherry)
Tomato (Large)
Turnip
Watermelon
Winter Squash
Herbs
Flowers
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