We all know how it important it is to drink enough water, but that doesn't mean it always happens. These three citrus infused waters can help! Make your water taste great and get some variety by making these easy and delicious waters at home.
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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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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.
I got a Jawbone! I've been thinking about getting a fitness tracker for a while, but I finally took the plunge and got the Jawbone UP3. Here's the unboxing, plus my initial thoughts, what the Jawbone UP3 offers, and some of my concerns with using a fitness band.
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I love tea and I have quite the collection! The problem is, it can become a disorganized mess pretty easily. To solve this problem, I've found a great tool that keeps all of the tea tidy and easy to see when you're ready to brew a cup. I'm also sharing some of my favorite teas that I drink all the time.
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Ever wonder what a dietitian eats? Wonder no more! Here's everything I ate on a day in January. I hope this gives you inspiration for real food meals and a better idea of what meal time looks like in my house.
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Valentine's Day is almost here and nothing says "I love you" like a homemade gift. Here are three delicious homemade chocolate recipes that are simple and easy to make: chocolate dipped figs, chocolate almond clusters, and heart-shaped peanut butter cups.
Chocolate Dipped Figs
Ingredients
2 ounces
chocolate chips, melted
12 dried figs
Directions
Line a baking sheet or small cutting board with parchment paper.
Holding the stem, dip a fig in the melted chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off and place the fig firmly on the lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining figs.
Refrigerate the figs until the chocolate has hardened, about 10 minutes.
Remove the figs from the baking sheet and enjoy or store in the refrigerator.
Chocolate Almond Clusters
Ingredients
8 ounces chocolate chips, melted
1 cup raw almonds
Sea salt
Directions
Add almonds to melted chocolate and mix until evenly distributed.
Spoon dollops of chocolate almond mixture onto a lined baking sheet.
Sprinkle clusters with sea salt.
Refrigerate until clusters have hardened, about 20 minutes.
Remove clusters from baking sheet and enjoy or store in the refrigerator.
Heart-Shaped Peanut Butter Cups
Note: Quantities vary depending on the mold you use. These are the quantities for my mold.
Ingredients
10 ounces chocolate chips, melted
1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter
Directions
Fill the heart-shaped molds about halfway with the melted chocolate.
Place the mold in the the freezer for 10 minutes, or until the chocolate has solidified.
Spoon about a teaspoon of peanut butter into the center of each heart, being careful not to let it touch the edges of the mold.
Cover the peanut butter with the remaining melted chocolate and tap the mold on the counter a few times to even out the chocolate's surface.
Place the mold in the freezer for 30 minutes, or until the peanut butter hearts have solidified.
Take the mold out the the freezer, carefully remove the peanut butter hearts from the mold, and enjoy or store in the refrigerator.
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Cast iron pans are popular among chefs and home cooks, but if you've never used one before, you might be wondering what the big deal is. Here are the basics on cast iron cookware and what you should know if you decide to get a cast iron pan for your own home.
A group chili recipe is a must have! Chili is such a warm and cozy food and the perfect thing to have on a cold day or bring to a party. Plus, this chili has a secret ingredient that makes it smoky and extra yummy!
1.5 cups dry black beans, soaked and cooked (about 3 cups cooked beans)
1 quart water or beef broth
Directions
In a large soup pot, heat cooking fat over medium heat.
Add onion to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add ground beef, garlic, spices, and salt and cook until beef is browned.
Add chipotle in adobo sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, and water/broth to pot and stir to distribute ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
Kale has gotten quite the reputation as a super food, but if you don't know how to prepare it you might end up with something tough and bitter. In this video I'm showing you my favorite way to prepare and eat kale that can be the base for whatever kind of kale salad you want to make. You can eat it as is or dress it up however you like.Kale has gotten quite the reputation as a super food, but if you don't know how to prepare it you might end up with something tough and bitter. In this video I'm showing you my favorite way to prepare and eat kale that can be the base for whatever kind of kale salad you want to make. You can eat it as is or dress it up however you like.
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Massaged Kale Salad
Ingredients
2 bunches kale
1 teaspoon salt
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice (or other acid such as apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Remove kale from stems and rinse to remove any dirt. Allow kale to dry.
Add kale to a large bowl with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Massage kale for about 5 minutes. The kale should wilt and become less bitter. Add extra lemon juice if needed (some tougher varieties of kale may require more acid to break down).
Add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil to kale and toss to distribute.
Lots of people set New Year's Resolutions and, in 2016, I'm one of them! The beginning of a new year is a great time to make changes because there's a natural push. The fresh feeling you get with the new year plus the fact that lots of other people are making changes too can give you an advantage when working on your new goal. Here's a little bit about what I'm working on this year and how it's been going so far.
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have finally been released! A lot has stayed the same, but there have been a few notable changes. Also, there's at least one thing that didn't change that is causing a bit of controversy.
It's hard to believe that 2015 is over, but with the end of another year also comes my December Favorites! Here are some of the things I've been loving this past month, including healthy food, jewelry, movies, and TV!
I had a great Christmas spending time with family and I also received some neat gifts! If you got a gift card or money over the holidays and are trying to decide what to spend it on I thought seeing some of the things I got could give you some ideas!
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Hot chocolate is a must in the colder months, but most of the pre-packaged mixes have some not so great ingredients. Instead, why not make hot chocolate on your own with a few simple ingredients? It's super simple and you probably already have everything you need!
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Hot Chocolate
2 servings
Ingredients
2 cups milk (I use whole, grass-fed milk)
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons cocoa powder or carob powder
Directions
Pour milk into a small sauce pot and heat over medium heat.
Once milk begins to steam, add maple syrup and mix with a whisk until incorporated. Repeat with cocoa powder.
Taste to adjust flavor if needed, and then pour into mugs and serve.
November has come to an end so that means it's time for monthly favorites! As always, I'm sharing my favorite seasonal foods, as well as a new coffee I tried, a natural deodorant, and a cool piece of jewelry.
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ITEMS MENTIONED (contains affiliate links)
Pomegranate
Kale salad
Kasandrinos Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Apple cider
Counter Culture natural sundried coffee
Primal Pit Paste natural deodorant light and regularInfinity ring
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With the holiday season comes lots of delicious food, but it can also mean weight gain. The good news is, with a few simple tips, you can still enjoy your favorite foods without gaining unwanted pounds. Here's my advice for enjoying the holidays without gaining weight.
Healthy cookbooks can make great gifts for the healthy cook on your list, but there are a lot of them to choose from. Here are some of my favorite real food cookbooks, with options for the beginner and the intermediate/advanced real food cook.
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Finding the perfect holiday gift can be tricky, so I'm here to help! If you're shopping for a healthy cook or you yourself would like some healthy kitchen gadgets, here are my favorite picks.
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Don't forget to watch the other videos in the playlist for more gift ideas!
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Deciding which college to go to can be tough. I've had a couple requests from future dietitians to talk about my experience at James Madison University. I know not everyone needs info about JMU specifically, but would like some tips on picking a dietetics program. Here are some things you might want to consider, plus how JMU performs in each category.
We all know how it important it is to drink enough water, but that doesn't mean it always happens. These three citrus infused waters can help! Make your water taste great and get some variety by making these easy and delicious waters at home.
