Last week, we enjoyed a long weekend in Boston and Newport, visiting our new baby nephew, and celebrating our 6-year anniversary. Check out where to eat, the mansions to visit in Newport, and where to stay if you're planning a trip.
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Running a private practice is hard work. After years of pushing myself to the point of burnout, I've learned to prioritize self care. Read this self care guide for running a nutrition private practice, and learn about the tools that I use to take care of myself as a business owner. Also
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Enjoy this vegan take on pasta primavera! This pasta primavera with creamy cauliflower sauce uses a dairy-free sauce made by pureeing steamed cauliflower with with onions, garlic, almond milk, and nutritional yeast to make a rich and creamy sauce for pasta. Toss with sauteed seasonal vegetables of your choice!
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As with most things nutrition-related, there's some pretty polarizing views about whether you should snack or not. Biology tells us that we need to fuel our bodies regularly, and that hunger is a sign that we probably need food, so I'm pretty sure that means yes, snacks are cool. In this post, learn tips for intuitive eating and snacking, plus I'm sharing 10 snacks I've been really into lately.
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A big part of Intuitive Eating is learning to make decisions about what to eat based on what sounds and feels good in the moment. It may seem like intuitive eating and meal planning conflict, but I actually think they go hand in hand. When meal planning is done in a way that allows for flexibility and takes pleasure into consideration, meal planning can be a powerful ally in making peace with food. Learn how to meal plan for intuitive eating!
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Celebrate Spring (whenever it decides to get here) with this gorgeous seasonal salad! This spring salad with sauteed peas and scallions is also topped with briny feta, peppery radishes, creamy avocado and an easy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a side dish or bulk it up with protein to make a main course.
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These yummy zucchini bread chocolate chip pancakes are topped with a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt topping! Perfect for celebrating the holidays with brunch. It's made with gluten free Simple Mills pancake and waffle mix, which is made with almond flour! It adds a nutty flavor. The perfect way to celebrate Easter brunch!
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Lately, I've been doing a lot less cooking and a lot more throwing together of random edible ingredients. Hey, at the end of the day, food is food! If you've got a busy week coming up, check out this post for ideas for quick and easy meal inspiration, so you can keep yourself fed and fueled. Everything takes less than 20 minutes hands on time, is balanced, and most of all, tasty!
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Feeling discouraged as a dietitian? You're not alone. I've talked with dozens of dietitians who have felt the same way, and I was definitely there for years. I was convinced I wasn't very good at my job, and that I wasn't actually helping anyone. In hindsight, that may have been true. Preaching weight loss and portion control wasn't actually helping anyone. The key for me in finding confidence in my practice was fully committing to a weight neutral, HAES practice.
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If you like oatmeal, you'll LOVE oat bran! It's super creamy and cooks in just a couple minutes. Try it in this matcha coconut toasted oat bran bowl, which uses antioxidant rich matcha powder to add a beautiful green color and yummy flavor. Top with tons of fresh fruit and coconut. Make a big batch in advance and reheat all week.
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This banh mi bowl is the meal in a bowl of your dreams! Top brown rice with lemongrass tofu meatballs, pickled daikon and carrots, tons of fresh herbs, crispy cucumbers and a spicy sriracha aioli drizzle. You'll love all the different flavors and textures! Perfect for meal prep because it's delicious straight out of the refrigerator.
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Part of building a healthier relationship with your body is learning to value other people for more than their appearance. Start to look beyond the exterior when you give someone a compliment. Here’s 20 things to compliment someone on other than their appearance.
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Make this quick and easy recipe for tandoori salmon with cucumber yogurt sauce! Tandoori is a delicious Indian spice that pairs perfectly with salmon. The cucumber yogurt sauce helps to cool it down a bit. Serve with grilled vegetables and cooked grains to make a complete balanced meal!
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Make this easy baked green falafel, packed with tons of herbs and pistachios! I serve them with three different dipping sauces for you indecisive folks - a spicy harissa tomato sauce, a creamy tahini yogurt, and a green herb chutney, along with pita bread. Vegan and gluten free too.
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With the rise of wellness culture, the line has gotten blurry between dieting and just living a healthy lifestyle. When diet companies use the language of body positivity and wellness, it makes it difficult to spot a diet in disguise. Ask yourself these eight questions to see if you're lowkey dieting, and what you can do to ditch the diet mentality once and for all.
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These honey pear pistachio muffins with quinoa flour are packed with fiber and protein and healthy fats so they'll actually satisfy and keep you full! The quinoa flour adds great texture along with the protein boost. Easily adaptable to gluten free by swapping all purpose gluten free flour. Perfect for breakfast or as a yummy sweet snack!
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Finding yourself confused or overwhelmed trying to figure out the nutrition facts? Stop wasting time reading them! They don't tell you anything you need to know! Learn why I don't read the nutrition facts, and you don't need to either.
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If you love fudgy brownies, these fudgy coconut brownies with chocolate ganache are brownie perfection! Super gooey and moist with tons of chocolate-y flavor! They're really rich, so you'll definitely want one with a cup of milk or ice cream!
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