If you're curious as to what exactly a dietitian eats or just need some healthy dinner inspiration, this one's for you. I'm sharing some recent dinners from my table and giving you all the yummy details. Who says healthy food can't be delicious?
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Organic food is often touted to be much better for you than non organic food. But what's the difference? And is organic food really better for you? Here's the breakdown on organic vs non organic and why all organic food isn't created equal. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
McDonald's recently announced that they are moving to eliminate the use of human antibiotics in the chicken they purchase. This is a big deal and a great step in the right direction. But, while I'm excited for how this will impact the food system and help in fight against antibiotic resistant bacteria, we still have a ways to go before real food becomes the norm. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
McDonald’s Moving to Limit Antibiotic Use in Chickens
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Honey Ginger Lemonade Health Tonic from Back to Her Roots
Kale, Sausage, and White Bean Soup from 100 Days of Real Food
Becoming a dietitian is a process that has a lot of steps. Here it is all laid out with a few tips from me along the way. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
Note: As I mentioned in the video, this process will be changing in the future. The details on the new process are still in the works.
You can get more information about becoming a dietitian on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website.
Garlic is a delicious food with several health benefits. Learn more about why garlic is so great, plus a tip to maximize the healthy compounds in your garlic. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
Garlic's health benefits http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/garlic
Garlic and immune system health http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11697022
Garlic and heart health http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20594781 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20594781 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19060427
Garlic and cancer http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/causes-prevention/risk-factors/diet/garlic-fact-sheet http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/complementaryandalternativemedicine/dietandnutrition/garlic
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
In the past, parents have been told to avoid giving peanuts to young children because it could cause a peanut allergy. Now, a new study is showing that eating peanuts early could actually PREVENT an allergy. So what's the deal? Also in this Real Food Round-Up, the pork supply is bouncing back after big losses last year and a hearty kale bowl recipe to add to your lunch rotation. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
Peanut consumption in infancy prevents peanut allergy, study finds
Feeding Infants Peanut Products Could Prevent Allergies, Study Suggests
February was a busy month and I've got quite a few favorites to show for it! As always, I'm sharing some exciting real food stuff, plus, this month, I'm also talking about my trip to Playlist Live/The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
The USDA recently approved a new GMO apple called the Arctic Apple. This new apple has been genetically modified so that it won't brown as quickly when cut. But what are the benefits and risks of this sort of thing and what do we need to know as consumers? [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're into organic, pastured meat, buying a whole or half animal is a great option. It saves money and helps you eat the right amount of each cut. My husband and I recently bought half a hog for the two of us and we're loving having a freezer full of high quality, pastured pork. If you're interested in doing the same and are wondering how much meat you get from half a hog, I show everything laid out on our kitchen table in the video.The half hog ended up fitting in two coolers: one 48 quart and one 52 quart. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
Ever wonder what a dietitian eats? Here's a peak at some of my dinners from the past month. From the simple to the more complicated and the delicious to the straight up awful, it's all here. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
It looks like the new US Dietary Guidelines won't include a limit for cholesterol. This is a big deal after so many years of recommendations to limit cholesterol to 300 milligrams per day. But why is this changing and what does it mean for us? [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
The U.S. government is poised to withdraw longstanding warnings about cholesterol
DIY Natural Pink Food Coloring
Local food is often more nutritious and offers more variety. Plus, you can talk directly to the producer and support your community. Finding that local food, however, can be difficult. Here are my top tips and resources for finding farmers' markets, CSAs, farms, and other local food resources in your area. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]Local Harvest
If you want delicious homemade pizza, you've got to try this topping combo. Diced red onion gets cooked down into yummy caramelized bites and the whole thing is topped with a balsamic reduction that takes this pizza to the next level. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
You favorite pizza dough, pizza sauce, and cheese combination
Brightly colored foods are fun, but lots of them are made with artificial food coloring. You can make your own natural pink food coloring with common ingredients for beautiful colors that aren't bad for you. Here are two ways to make natural pink food coloring for Valentine's Day or any other day of the year. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
Going on a road trip or vacation doesn't mean that you have to be stuck eating unhealthy junk food. You can pack healthy, delicious snacks that will keep you full on the road and make sure you're feeling your best on your trip. Here are the healthy snacks I'm packing for my trip to Playlist Live 2015 in Orlando. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
Super Bowl Sunday is a great time to get together with family and friends and enjoy delicious food. Unfortunately, a lot of that food is full of artificial junk. Luckily, you can still have all of that yummy goodness and feel great if you choose real food versions of your favorite Super Bowl dishes. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]You can find links to all of these recipes and more on my Real Food Super Bowl Pinterest Board.
January is coming to an end and that means it's time to talk about my favorite things from the past month! This month I'm sharing a real food recipe, some kitchen tools that are making my life much easier, my favorite gardening resource, and something a little out of the ordinary for me. :D [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]Tortilla Press (not the exact one I have)
Making bone broth is a great way to get more nutrients, save money, and make meals that taste delicious. Good news is, it's super easy to do in a slow cooker or Crock Pot! You get to go about your day while a yummy pot of broth simmers away on your counter.
Bones from one chicken
Assorted broth veggies like celery, carrot, onion, garlic, and herbs (whatever you have is fine)*
12 black peppercorns
Salt (to taste, I probably use about a teaspoon)
Splash of apple cider vinegar
Water
*Note: I keep a bag in my freezer for storing vegetable scraps like onion peels, carrot ends, and celery ends. Then, whenever I make broth, I can just go in my freezer and toss some of these veggies in the slow cooker. This saves money and time. Other scraps you can keep in this bag include garlic ends, asparagus ends, ginger peels, and fresh herbs that you won't be able to use up before they go bad. Don't include cruciferous veggies like cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower because they can make things a little stinky.
We know that WHAT you eat and HOW MUCH you eat are keys to a healthy weight and healthy body. However, a new study suggests that WHEN you eat might also have an important role in this. According to this study, restricting your eating to 12 hour window could make a big difference in your weight management and overall health. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]
