“Winter” squash reign supreme in the beta-carotene department which is the precursor to vitamin A– our immunity-boosting, healthy-skin-maintaining, vision-promoting nutrient. Remember that Vit A and it’s precursor carotenoids are fat soluble, so sautéing squash with a little healthy fat like coconut oil will help maximize absorption and aid in bioconversion…
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Fall Produce Guide: Squash
Healthy Pumpkin Bars
When the leaves turn auburn and gold in the fall, you will find a copious amount of canned pumpkin in my kitchen cabinets and whole pumpkins on my countertops.
Chocolate Chia Raspberry Pudding
Who says you can’t start your day with some chocolate? Chia seed pudding is a healthy staple in my kitchen and cocoa is always my go-to flavor. I started making chia seed puddings several years ago when they first came on the health scene. Before discovering their role in puddings,…
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Basic Green Juice
Enjoy a Registered Dietitian’s go-to green juice made with ingredients that will leave you feeling fresh, energized and vibrant. Juicing is a fast and efficient way to meet your micronutrient quota for the day. One juice can pack up to nine servings of your daily fruits and vegetables! If you…
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Homemade Chocolate Bars
Who needs store-bought chocolate when you can make your own? Homemade chocolate bars made with 3 ingredients. Chances are, you are a chocolate lover too (who isn’t?). Therefore, I have a special recipe for you that will quickly become a sweet-tooth-satisfying staple in your household and it only requires three…
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