It's small habits that add up to big nutrition wins. So, try one or more of these tips, consistently, for a beautiful shift to feeling better with quality nutrition. We celebrate Nutrition Month in March and yet moving in the direction of healthier, every day nutrition is a goal to shoot for. More energy, more joy in eating, more good reports from the doctor are what we all want -- so go for a subtle shift in your nutrition this month and then keep going with it all year long. 10 Tips for Nutrition Month...and All Year Long Wake up and drink a glass of water Work in a fruit … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Nutrition Month and Healthier Nutrition All Year Long
A Homemade Smoothie is a Tasty Meal or Snack
Every season of the year is perfect for a homemade smoothie, as a meal or snack with powerful nutrition and amazing flavor. A client asks for my opinion about smoothies once in a while. As a nutrition professional, I normally answer their question with another question about what goes into their favorite smoothie? As with most homemade recipes, a smoothie can be full of high quality nutrition and it can also fall short, depending on the ingredients. Smoothie Ingredients for High Quality Nutrition There are many foods that can go into a blender and then whirl into a tasty, homemade … [Read more...] about A Homemade Smoothie is a Tasty Meal or Snack
How to Eat Out Less for Better Nutrition
When you eat out less then you truly can improve your day-to-day nutrition. The hard part is doing it. When you eat out less then you can concentrate and stay in control of eating nutritiously. Three great benefits of eating out less are that you will: eat a moderate amount of food; eat a less processed plate of food; and eat higher quality nutrition within your budget. Tips for How to Eat Out Less...and feel your best Here are 5 strategies to try: Take time to plan meals. Thirty minutes of 'up front time' will allow you to think about what to prepare for your upcoming meals. … [Read more...] about How to Eat Out Less for Better Nutrition
Confidence Makes Cooking More Fun
Confidence adds a fun-factor to cooking and that's worth a lot. 5 Ways to Become More Confident with Cooking Read through your recipe before starting to cook. This is a very important tip and it's hard to follow for most people. When you read a recipe, there's a little organizing and a little learning which builds a little confidence. Do your best not to rush the process and you'll feel more comfortable about what you're getting ready to make. Commit to learning knife skills. There are very few recipes that do not require some knife work. From veggie soups to chicken stews to … [Read more...] about Confidence Makes Cooking More Fun
3 Nutrition Strategies for a Less Hectic Fall
Fall is a busy season so stay flexible and keep-it-simple at mealtime. Good nutrition isn't easy these days. In fact many of us are stretched and stressed as school kicks off this fall. Kitchen routines are off-schedule and snacking is 24/7. Normal family and friend dinners seem like past history. When your kitchen seems like a chaotic place then it's time to turn to better nutrition. Do it to feel better; do it to create a calmer household; do it to stay healthy in the months ahead, and do it to help kids' succeed academically. Here are 3 nutrition strategies for you -- so, get ready to … [Read more...] about 3 Nutrition Strategies for a Less Hectic Fall
Canned Seafood is a Delicious Mediterranean Choice
If you're a fan of Mediterranean style nutrition then why not become a fan of canned fish and shellfish, too? During my 4-month stay in Spain (pre-COVID19) last fall, something I learned was to eat more fish. I took every opportunity to purchase fresh fish at the Central Market in Salamanca or at one of the walkable grocery stores, and I ordered fish or squid (my favorite!) at a tapas bar or a lunch restaurant. There were many memorable meals and fish was often on my plate. When making a meal in our apartment I liked the canned fish option as an easy, tasty, light supper. My go-to was to … [Read more...] about Canned Seafood is a Delicious Mediterranean Choice