Looking for nutritious recipes that are simple, delicious, and family-friendly? As a nutrition registered dietitian, I create healthy recipes made with real ingredients and practical nutrition in mind. Browse breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and sides designed to help you feel confident in the kitchen and around the table.
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Balsamic And Bacon Brussel Sprouts
These stovetop balsamic and bacon brussel sprouts are made with only 5 ingredients and are full of flavor. Crispy bacon bits with fork tender brussel sprouts are drizzled in balsamic flavor for a side dish that pairs with chicken, steak, and more!
Butternut Squash and Beet Salad
This roasted butternut squash and beet salad is a delicious and healthy side dish for fall. Tossed in maple syrup and roasted until fork tender, the colorful beet and butternut squash base is topped with sweet cranberries, crunchy grazed pecans, a sprinkle of feta, and fresh thyme for a pop of flavor and texture.
Fall Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Beets
This fall butternut squash and kale salad with beets is the perfect green salad to serve during the fall season. With a kale base loaded to the brim with healthy ingredients like roasted beets, butternut squash, and sliced pears, this colorful salad looks beautiful on a table and pairs well with a variety of dressings.
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!
Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
This easy chicken bacon ranch pasta salad is sure to be a family favorite. Coated in a high protein greek yogurt ranch dressing and full of chopped chicken, this high protein pasta salad recipe is perfect for summer BBQ's or as a meal prepped lunch throughout the week!
Creamy Elote Pasta Salad
Sweet corn mixed with fresh cilantro, diced jalapeños, and savory seasonings are tossed in a tangy Greek yogurt dressing and mixed with noodles for this deliciously creamy elote pasta salad recipe. Topped with crumbled cotija cheese, this pasta salad is filled with all the flavors you love of street corn and would be the perfect pasta salad to bring to any summer BBQ.
Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Sweet Potatoes
Present the perfect side dish with these deliciously sweet roasted brussel sprouts with sweet potatoes. This vegetable side dish is the sweetened with honey, coated in fresh lemon juice, tossed in spicy cinnamon, and then topped with savory feta cheese for a perfectly balanced and delectable bite that you and your family will love.
Noosa Yogurt: A Dietitians Review
With its bright packaging and unique flavors, Noosa Yoghurt may have caught your eye at the grocery store but is it the yogurt you should make a daily staple? Today we will review Noosa Yogurt, compare it to other yogurt brands and types, and find out if it’s the best choice for you!
Healthy Cowboy Caviar
Dip a chip into this crowd pleasing healthy cowboy caviar recipe. Loaded with flavor, fresh vegetables, and fiber filled beans and corn, this nutritious dip is perfect for appetizer tables, summer BBQ’s, or as a colorful addition to bowls and tacos!
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