Last week it was announced that Weight Watchers will be offering free memberships for teenagers age 13-17 starting this summer. I am horrified, so me and fellow non-diet dietitians and therapists are trying to wake up weight watchers and show them how much harm this will cause to teenagers, increasing the risk of both disordered eating and weight gain.
Read MoreEnjoy pancakes as a weekday breakfast with these multigrain buttermilk pancake muffins, lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup! Made with a blend of buckwheat flour and whole wheat flour, they're high in fiber. Pair with peanut butter and fruit for a satisfying breakfast! It's a delicious make ahead breakfast!
Read MoreThis citrus arugula salad with fennel and marcona almonds is a simple, seasonal salad for winter, perfect as a side dish or for topping with grilled shrimp or roasted fish as a main. It's packed with Mediterranean flavors from crunchy marcona almonds, fennel and kalamata olives. You'll love the simple sherry vinaigrette!
Read MoreTry this easy idea for meal prep! Make this crunchy salad mix, packed with tons of different vegetables, and use it as a base to make these easy lunch salads that utilize leftovers and pantry ingredients. In this post, I provide three ideas for chicken tortilla salad, curried lentil and sweet potato, and harvest salmon salad.
Read MoreTry as we might, there's no way to stop aging. Transition phases of life, reminders that we're getting older, can be scary. This post talks about body images through stages of life, including specific challenges that people face in these phases, and how to cope with the discomfort of of a changing, aging body.
Read MoreWarm up with a bowl of this instant pot vegan mushroom barley soup with pumpkin! It's incredibly easy to make - just mix all the ingredients in the instant pot and set for 40 minutes. You'll get a richly flavored soup, packed with whole grains, beans and veggies, perfect for winter months. A perfect make ahead meal!
Read MoreThis creamy coconut ginger date oatmeal is made extra delish with coconut milk, making a dairy free and vegan breakfast that's packed with whole grains! Sweetened with an easy date syrup so it's no added sugar! With all the whole grains and healthy fats, it makes a satisfying breakfast that's perfect for cold weather months!
Read MoreDieting steals time and energy, our two most precious resources, and puts them towards a futile pursuit, trying to temporarily force our bodies into a smaller size. If everyone considered what they're giving up by dieting, I wonder if people would continue to try and lose weight? Here's 15 things you can do when you're not wasting time and energy dieting.
Read MoreWhat's better than a delicious dinner that only dirties one dish? Make this one dish baked spinach parmesan sorghum risotto with salmon, using Hodgson Mills new sorghum sides! All you do is mix the ingredients in a casserole dish and bake topped with salmon fillets. You'll get a creamy whole grain risotto and perfectly cooked salmon!
Read MoreSpaghetti with greens and gorgonzola is the easiest vegetarian pasta dish! Just saute your favorite green leafy vegetables with garlic and red pepper flakes, toss with whole grain spaghetti and serve with gorgonzola and toasted hazelnuts! It's budget friendly and easy to swap whatever greens look good at the market.
Read MoreThe final installment of this series on PCOS and Intuitive Eating will take a deeper look at why intuitive eating should be the backbone of treatment for PCOS, and why there is a higher risk of disordered eating in women who are diagnosed with PCOS.
Read MoreLooking for a fun new make ahead breakfast the whole family will love! Try this southwestern sheet pan sweet potato breakfast hash, which is roasted on a sheet pan and flavored with Florida orange juice and spices for a yummy sweet and spicy flavor. Just top with a fried egg! This vegetarian meal can be enjoyed for breakfast or dinner.
Read MoreIf you love sweet and spicy, make this harissa roasted butternut, cauliflower and chickpea bowl immediately! It's really simple to throw together. Just roast fall vegetables and chickpeas in a glaze of harissa paste and pure maple syrup and serve over quinoa with feta, pomegranate and herbs for garnish. A totally nourishing vegetarian meal for winter or fall!
Read MoreStuck in a conversation about dieting? Diet talk has become a normal topic of conversation, but it's destructive, especially if you're trying to heal your relationship with food. When calorie counting or carb bashing comes up in conversation, pull out this list of 15 things to talk about other than dieting and change the conversation.
Read MoreLooking for something yummy and comforting to make on Christmas morning? This make ahead hash brown casserole with peppers and kale has all the comfort ingredients - melty cheddar cheese and sausage - plus a ton of veggies for flavor and nutrition! It's super easy but special enough for a holiday breakfast!
Read MoreThis kale and mushroom stroganoff is a vegetarian spin on classic stroganoff. For extra comfort factor, it's served over crispy, roasted potatoes instead of egg noodles - although it's yummy over egg noodles too! It gets it's depth of flavor using a combination of fresh cremini mushrooms and dried mushrooms for a rich and flavorful sauce that gets soaked up by the potatoes.
Read MoreTrying to cut back on sweets? My number one treat to eat less sugar is to bake cookies! Sounds counterintuitive, but trying to cut out sweets just leads to eating more. Instead, learn to make sweets a normal and enjoyable part of your life so you can discover what moderation looks like for you.
Read MoreA salad you'll actually want to eat! Make this harvest salad with crispy cornmeal chicken, packed with tons of yummy seasonal produce, like watermelon radish and apples with pecans and an easy lemon-mustard dressing.
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