Hi! I’m Lauren.
I’m a registered dietitian and I have been working hard to put together recipes, recommendations, and product reviews to help you live your life well fed!
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Healthy Fall Recipes
From tart apples to roasted butternut squash, smooth maple syrup and of course a plethora of pumpkin, fall is set apart by more than just the cooler temperatures. While often used in baked goods and creamy soups, the classic flavors of fall are also really easy to incorporate into healthy fall recipes and today we are rounding up a few delicious ideas.
20 Back To School Dinner Ideas
From crockpot recipes to one pot wonders, chicken recipes to crispy salmon bites, these back to school dinner ideas feature easy to make and nutritious dinner recipes that your entire family will love.
Back To School Breakfast Ideas
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for kids but it can be difficult to find things to serve (or things that your kids will eat!) on busy school mornings. These back to school breakfast ideas round up healthy breakfast ideas for every child- the ones who like to eat breakfast, the ones who prefer savory, the ones who prefer sweet, and the kids who prefer a lighter meal to start their day!
Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks (From A Dietitian!)
Breastfeeding moms require healthful calories and specific nutrients to be able to produce enough breastmilk for their baby while also supporting their own health. Along with balanced meals, these healthy breastfeeding snacks can help increase calorie consumption, enhance nutrient intake, and nourish moms while they nourish their babies.
Raw vs. Cooked Vegetables: Which Is Better for Your Health?
If you are on a mission to include more vegetables in your diet, you may have found yourself wondering if it’s best to eat your vegetables raw or cooked? Let’s review the nutrition of raw vs cooked vegetables and find out which one is the best one for your health!
5 Ways To Make High Protein Chia Seed Pudding (With Recipes!)
Want to build up a protein rich breakfast without the eggs? A high protein chia seed pudding recipe might be the perfect option! While chia seeds themselves contain plant based protein, there are plenty of other ingredients that you can add to your chia seed pudding to give it an extra protein boost. Here are five ways to make high protein chia seed pudding along with six recipes to help get you started!
How To Stop Snacking: 5 Tips From A Dietitian
While balanced snacks can certainly help you meet your health and wellness goals, feeling hungry all day can be a source of frustration for many. If you find yourself constantly grazing, here are 5 helpful tips from a registered dietitian that focus on the “why” of your hunger and can be useful tools to help you stop snacking.
5 Health Strategies To Promote Heart Health
Heart disease is a leading cause of death for Americans so it’s important to be proactive with heart healthy diet and lifestyle choices. These 5 health strategies can promote heart health, protect your long term health, and are tips and tricks that you can start incorporating today!
10 Blended Cottage Cheese Recipes You Should Try
Blending cottage cheese is a smooth and creamy solution to help you enjoy the protein and nutrition of cottage cheese but without the texture. Not sure how to use it? Here are 10 blended cottage cheese recipes for you to enjoy as a snack, side, or main meal!
Blended Cottage Cheese 101: What is it, how to make it, and how to serve it.
If the texture of cottage cheese is holding you back from enjoying the popular dairy product then blending cottage cheese could be your solution! In this blog we will cover blended cottage cheese 101 and discuss what it is, how to make it, and give you ideas on how to serve it to enhance the nutrition and texture of your recipes.
10 Healthy Toddler Snacks (Dietitian picks from Amazon!)
If you are looking for shelf stable, healthy toddler snack ideas to throw in a lunchbox or diaper bag then this is the perfect list for you. All purchased from Amazon, here are 10 dietitian picks for healthy toddler snacks that make it easy and convenient to serve your toddler more fruits, vegetables, and plants throughout the day!
Amare Happy Juice- A Dietitian Review
With a unique blend of compounds aimed at enhancing the gut-brain axis, Amare Happy Juice drink mixes have taken the internet by storm and claim to help boost your overall mood. But is it really something to smile about? Let’s do a happy juice review and find out!
5 Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Recipes
What if you could take your favorite cookie flavors and turn them in to a high protein, edible cookie dough? Well, you can if you make it with cottage cheese! Cottage cheese cookie dough has taken the internet by storm and here are 5 different ways to take a protein rich spin on your favorite sweet treat.
5 Fun Facts About Potatoes
Fresh off the heels of an immersive potato experience, I rounded up 5 fun facts about potatoes that may encourage you to keep, or add more of, this nutrient dense vegetable on your plate!
Sea Moss Gummies: A Dietitian Review
Claiming an array of health benefits, online influencers are posting videos eating whole sea moss or grimacing through sea moss gel by the spoonful while others are reaching for the easier form to swallow- sea moss gummies. Today we will review sea moss gummies, what they are, and whether or not there is enough research there to actually chew on.
10 Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipes To Try
Blending your pasta sauces with cottage cheese is an easy way to add texture, volume, and nutrition to your meal. Here are 10 delicious cottage cheese pasta sauces that you can try in your next pasta, lasagna, or noodle dish!
Cottage Cheese Vs. Ricotta Cheese: What’s the Difference?
While they may appear eerily similar, there are actually a few notable differences between these two creamy cheeses. In this blog we will cover the differences between cottage cheese versus ricotta cheese and find out which cheese you should use and when!
10 Lactose Free Dairy Products To Try
Do you love dairy but your tummy doesn’t? Here is a list of 10 lactose free dairy products that will help you keep real dairy on your plate but ditch the pesky lactose and leave your tummy troubles behind.
Is A2 Milk Lactose Free?
Some people find the A2 milk protein to be easier on digestion but will the same results hold true for those with lactose intolerance? Today we will answer the question, “is A2 milk actose free?” and determine if it would be a good choice for you (and your stomach) if you have lactose intolerance!
25 Store-bought Higher Protein Breads
Looking for a high protein bread but don’t want to make it yourself? This dietitian round-up has 25 store-bought higher protein breads, buns, and bagels that can boost your meals protein content by 5 to 16 grams of protein!