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Healthy DIY Pizza Lunchables for back to school

These healthy DIY Pizza Lunchables are so easy to make, your kids will love this better-for-you version!

August 13, 2020 No Comments

Low Sugar Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

This low sugar peanut butter fruit dip is perfect for after school snacks, and a great way to get more fruit into snack time!

August 3, 2020 No Comments

13 Healthy No-Bake Lunchbox Treats

August 8, 2019 No Comments

48 Quick and Easy Meatless Meals for Busy People

June 17, 2019 No Comments

Snack lunch and snack dinner: THE 5 minute meal solution

What comes to mind when you hear the words “snack dinner” or “snack lunch”??

June 14, 2019 No Comments

Why you should be eating walnuts at lunch everyday…

Did you know that only 49% of people actually take a true lunch break each day? In this post, I’ll cover some things to consider about your lunchtime routine, and why you should be eating walnuts at lunch everyday.

May 23, 2019 No Comments

How to host a family friendly Cinco de Mayo party with no added sugar

How to host a family friendly Cinco de Mayo Party with no added sugar

Keep reading to find my tips for everything you need to host a family friendly Cinco de Mayo party (and for celebrating National OJ Day on May 4th!), including Florida Orange Juice no added sugar recipes, and both mocktails and cocktails for your friends and family to enjoy!

May 1, 2019 No Comments

What to eat before and after a workout

There’s a lot of misinformation about nutrition out there, so when it comes to fitness nutrition, it’s important to understand why I give certain recommendations. Here I’ll briefly cover how we fuel activity, why everyone’s needs for exercise vary, and main goals of food intake before and after. Then, I’ll provide actual suggestions for what to eat!

April 7, 2019 No Comments

What a diabetic dietitian puts in her smoothies

Ever wonder what a diabetic dietitian puts in her smoothies? Or maybe what a dietitian would recommend you put in yours?

March 24, 2019 No Comments

19 quick and easy ways to satisfy a sweet tooth

…I’m thinking of a real life “I want to eat something sweet” type of scenario. You just want something quick and easy that will bring a smile to your face. There’s many ways to do this that taste amazing, AND don’t involve diet products or convincing yourself that ignoring it will make it go away… o, and that you can have ready in under 10 minutes…

February 19, 2019 No Comments

Teaching thankfulness at Valentine’s Day with gratitude jars

Growing up, I always looked forward to Valentine’s Day because it meant that my mom would give us treats and a pair of goofy heart socks. For us, it was never about the date night, but rather simply one more opportunity to express how much our family means to each other, but in fancy footwear.

February 5, 2019 No Comments

Free Valentine’s Day Cards for your Favorite Foodie

Tis the season for all thing red, pink, love, and candy! But it doesn’t have to be… bring a smile to everyone’s face with these free Valentine’s Day cards for your favorite foodie. They’re great for teachers, co-workers, friends, and kids alike!

February 1, 2019 No Comments