How to Make Salad In a Jar First, grab your clean, glass jar. Quart-sized glass jars* work well for making entree salads and pint-sized jars* work well for side salads, fruit salads, or any smaller combination of a mason jar meal. I like using wide mouth jars since they are […]
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To become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, an individual must complete rigorous academic requirements including: A Bachelor’s degree with specific approved courses in subjects like biochemistry, physiology, food science and culinary arts. (By 2024, requirements will change and all new RD-eligible individuals must earn a Master’s degree!) A supervised practice experience. […]
Stumble upon any food blog or cooking magazine, and you’re bound to find a recipe for cauliflower rice, cauliflower pizza crust, or cauliflower mashed “potatoes.” Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable that even TIME Magazine dubbed cauliflower “the new ‘IT’ vegetable” and the New York Times recently wrote about the […]
I’ve counseled numerous women and men like Marissa who share a similar story. They start off their day with the best intentions of doing “good,” so they eat exercise intensely, they eat very lightly, they keep their meals and snack to a minimum in an effort to “cut calories,” and they even […]
What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition that happens when a pregnant woman – not formerly diagnosed with diabetes – develops high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. Normally, insulin, a hormone, is secreted by the pancreas to help get blood sugar inside your cells to be […]
Energy balls are an easy and delicious healthy snack for you to say “YES!” to whether you’re looking for a pre-workout energizer, a healthy after school snack for your children or an easy grab-and-go breakfast. Plus, with my simple mix-and-match recipe formula for energy balls, you can make your own […]
What is collagen? Collagen is a type of protein found in the skin, hair, nails, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bones and other tissues in animals that helps support those structures. In fact, it is the most abundant protein found within the body. Where does collagen come from? What is collagen made of? […]
Megan is a dietetic intern from North Star, Ohio. She recently completed her Bachelors of Science in Dietetics and is finishing up her year-long dietetic internship with Bowling Green State University to help her earn that trusted RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) credential. As a busy intern and soon-to-be bride, Megan […]
Breakfast isn’t exactly the easiest meal to enjoy. Whether you’re rushing to get ready for work in the morning or hurrying to get the kids off to school (or both!), finding the time to prepare a nutritious meal might seem more like a luxury than a reality. But, breakfast is an […]
What Is Turmeric? Turmeric is a spice that comes from the root of the turmeric plant. Traditionally used in Indian and Asian foods, turmeric – and more specifically its bioactive component, curcumin – delivers a warm flavor and a vibrant yellow color to foods. Turmeric Health Benefits Turmeric and its active […]