Our Blog: Recipes, Research, and Resources
Our Blog: Recipes, Research, and Resources
Halos POM POMs Power Salad Bowl
Power salad bowl. Yes, please. If I'm going to eat a salad, it better have some staying power, satisfaction and lots of delish-ish-ness. As many of us aspire to continue or create healthier habits into 2021, one common goal is to enjoy more produce and plant-based...
Creamy White Bean and Kale Soup + My Secret Ingredient
Sometimes, soups are broth-y, yet lacking a little "body," but, not this Creamy White Bean and Kale Soup! It's creamy, hearty, rich and healthy...all at the same time. Last Friday, per COVID style, I entertained few friends outside. On the menu? Soup, of course. What...
Healthier Egg Nog Smoothie
My husband was resting on the couch after his Peloton ride when I handed off my first trial recipe, Egg Nog Smoothie. "How many calories does it have?" he asked. I provided him the nutrition information, and his eyes got as big as peppermint patty saucers. "You're...
Add Holiday Festivity and Fun with ALDI + Hot Cocoa Bombs!
While holiday celebrations might look different this year, the season can still be festive...especially with ALDI! For many, we might not be surrounded with as many friends and family as years before. So, I'm bringing you some holiday cheer, seasonal ideas and DIY...
Picking the Right Energy Bar for You + Our Personal Faves
Who doesn't love the convenience of an energy bar? But, do you find yourself with a case of decision fatigue trying to choose the "right" one? Energy bars can be a great option - but, you need to know how to properly select the best one for your needs! With shelves...
McDaniel Short-Cut Recipe | Fall Harvest Salad with Pumpkin Tahini Dressing
Why not make a NEW tradition by bringing a lighter, yet festive Fall Harvest Salad to the family Thanksgiving table? Guest Post: Saint Louis University Dietetic Intern Janie Pérez Imagine what you would feel like if you put some nutrient-dense ingredients in your body...
McDaniel Short-Cut Recipe | Fig and Arugula Flatbread
How about a fig and arugula flatbread for a grown-up afternoon snack? Last week was National Fig Week, and in order to honor these often forgotten fruits, we are highlighting them in our McDaniel Short-Cut recipe this week! Not only are figs naturally the sweetest...
Why Do I Keep Stepping in the Same Puddles? Sustainable Habit Change
How come I keep stepping into the same puddle? It's a popular question. THE most common question I get from many of my beloved clients. I grapple with it myself. Why is it so easy to make the same "mistakes" or sustain the healthy habits I know how to do? Have You...
Power-Up Pomegranate Smoothie for Brain Health
This Power-Up Pomegranate Smoothie was inspired by the research I did for a recent webinar on Brain Health for one of my corporate clients. Our brain is akin to the "wizard behind the curtain." It regulates activities we rarely give any thought to-heartbeat and...
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