Nutrition By Mia

Healthy Snickerdoodles

With two birthdays to celebrate 3 days before Christmas, I knew that cookies would be on my to-bake list. These are gluten-free, dairy-free and free of refined sugar.  I personally think they taste just as good as their conventional counterpart but I would suggest only making them if you are familiar…
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Christmas Kale Salad

Disguising your food as a Christmas tree is the best way to trick your non-veggie friends into choosing the good stuff. I am just loving this kale salad with pomegranate arils and can’t wait to serve it in just a handful of days. This one packs nutrient density that is…
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Holiday Simmer Pot

Scented candles are so yesteryear, santa prefers homemade stovetop potpourri the last time I checked. Nothing screams holiday cheer like the aromas of Christmas time. I love preparing this on the stovetop a week before Christmas and warming it up each morning leading up to the big day– it helps…
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Kale and Basil Pesto (dairy-free)

Is there anything more festive than toasted pine nuts? For such little morsels, it’s hard to believe that they are one of the highest protein nuts out there! They are rich in pinolenic acid which stimulates satiety hormones CCK and GLP-1 to turn off “hangry” mode so grab a handful if…
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Healthy Holiday Gift Guide 2014

  1. Moscow Mule Copper Mug: I love this vintage but festive mug, perfect for serving hot chocolate or holiday cider as the temperatures turn frigid. 2. Cinnamon: Cinnamon spice is everything nice during the holidays, helping to regulate blood sugar and blunt spikes (pair some with Christmas cookies for…
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Simple Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary

Even with the changing seasons, my love for squash relentlessly persists. When it comes to their preparation, I like to keep it simple–roasted with a little olive oil, salt and pepper, and a few sprigs of rosemary. Butternut Squash is one of the richest sources of beta carotene, both an antioxidant…
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