Mary Ellen Phipps, MPH, RDN, LD

30-minute sheet pan dinners: nineteen easy dinner options

30 sheet pan dinners ready in under 25 minutes

January 19, 2019 No Comments

Eat intentionally: 11 food choices to make in 2019 that won’t set you up for failure

Rather than setting unrealistic weight loss goals, or proclaiming you’re going to never eat sugar again, let’s try setting ourselves up for success and vowing to eat intentionally in 2019. No crazy goals, diets, or fads, just realistic plans and perspectives on food.

Still not quite sure what I mean? Keep reading for 11 food choices to make in 2019 that won’t set you up for failure like a traditional New Years resolution would…

January 4, 2019 No Comments

14 fun facts about chia seeds

Chia seeds are a nutrient dense complete protein containing fiber, essential fatty acids, and minerals that can easily be incorporated into your daily routine.

December 28, 2018 No Comments

10 most popular recipes of 2018

December 27, 2018 No Comments

How to Stay Awake Without Coffee

When you need to stay awake without coffee, check out these healthy recommendations from a registered dietitian!

December 2, 2018 No Comments

DIY Holiday gifts in a jar: Protein balls and energy bites

You’ve probably already heard that no-bake protein balls & energy bites are the cool new “cookies” that Santa’s Elves are rolling. So when it comes to DIY gifting, if you’re like me and love the idea, but sometimes miss the mark a tad (think: pinterest fail, lol), these DIY Christmas Jars are a simple and foolproof way to avoid the land of misfit gifts. Plus, they’re delicious & healthy, so whether it’s a hostess gift or a teacher gift, or any other type of gift for that matter, these DIY mason jars are perfect!

November 27, 2018 No Comments

3 Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Recipes

The holiday season can be an uncertain time for people living with diabetes. As someone with type 1 diabetes, I know the struggles of navigating parties, family dinners, and other holiday events. And when it comes to cooking for others, it can feel next to impossible trying to balance what is diabetes-friendly with what is easy to cook and tastes delicious

November 20, 2018 No Comments

FNCE 2018: A diabetic dietitian does DC

It’s been a few weeks since I got home from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food & Nutrition Conference and Expo 2018 (FNCE for you non-dietitians), and just like last year, I’m so glad I went! In a job where your “co-workers” are online and I almost always work from the comfort of my dining room table, it’s so refreshing to see my friends and fellow dietitians in person, as well as meet some of the faces behind brands and organizations I know and love.

November 6, 2018 No Comments