Looking for a quick and easy meatball recipe? I’d recommend making extra for leftovers or freezing. These disappear quickly in my home and I always wish I'd prepped more! The nice thing about meatballs prepped ahead is that you can then turn them into several unique meals: the classic with sauce and pasta; stuffed into a pita with cucumber, tomatoes, olives, hummus or tzatziki; or, paired with rice, broccoli and a delicious sauce. The options are limitless!
Read MoreIron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency across the globe. It most commonly affects young children (ages 6 to 24 months), those who are menstruating, pregnant women, athletes, older adults (over 60), or those with certain medical conditions (celiac disease, parasitic infection, chronic kidney disease). In the US, about 1 in 3 adults may have iron deficiency.
Read MoreEvery 5 years, a group of experts in the field gets together to scour the research and make public health nutrition recommendations. What you're probably most familiar with are the images that accompany these guidelines. In this post, let’s look at some images from DGA's past and break down the new guidelines plus some key take aways. If this type of discussion about food doesn't feel helpful to you, by all means skip this section. There's so much food chatter in our lives, I recognize this conversation won't be for everyone. However, if you've been hearing about the new DGA and have felt confused and want some clarification, I hope my breakdown that follows can offer that for you.
Read MoreMost people have experienced some form of weight stigma in their life. We experience internalized weight stigma when we apply negative stereotypes or judgements about weight to ourselves or externalized weight stigma if we've been a victim of weight-based judgment or mistreatment.
Read MoreThere’s so much chatter around protein that many parents express worry around their kids eating habits and whether they’re getting enough. But, how much protein do kids really need?
Read MoreIs it just me or does it seem like there's a seemingly never-ending focus on protein intake? Don't get me wrong, protein is an important nutrient, but how much do we really need? Let’s break it down.
Read MoreIf you’re like many people, you may have even been thinking about resolutions or goals for the year ahead. For many, it feels good to think of the new year as a fresh start.
Read MoreIf food-based social gatherings, travel, or just the holidays in general raise your anxiety levels, you are not alone.
Read MoreDoes Halloween candy stress you out? Learn some strategies for calmly navigating candy and other sweets.
Read MoreWhat have you heard about carbs that needs some clearing up?
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