Nutrition By Mia

Nutrient Series: Niacin

This water-soluble B vitamin plays an essential role in energy metabolism and maintaining a healthy nervous system. Niacin was initially recognized as a factor necessary to prevent pellagra (a pigmented rash). This deficiency was first characterized in populations who subsisted on a corn-based diet. The corn has high leucine content, an…
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Rosemary Chicken and Summer Vegetables

One-pot meals are the best, who wouldn’t agree? I’m still crazy about summer vegetables like zucchini and yellow squash so using them as a vehicle for seasonings and to complement a protein, just seemed like the appropriate action for a quick and healthy dinner. If you are running short on time during…
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Apple Spice Pancakes

AUTUMN is in the air… can you feel it? These apple-spiced pancakes embody everything that we love about this season- a hearty breakfast, slowly simmered apples infused with warm spices, and dishes that features flavorful seasonal produce.  Nutrition Apples: Apple polyphenols help balance gut flora which is important because an imbalance…
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Nutrient Series: Riboflavin

Riboflavin is a water-soluble B vitamin with a vital role in growth, red blood cell production, and energy metabolism. Because riboflavin is unstable with light exposure and alkaline conditions (baking soda), riboflavin-containing foods should not be stored in glass containers, exposed to light. I like to reiterate that nutrients work in synergy…
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oatmeal

Chocolate and peanut butter just go together. Who says they can’t be a part of a healthy and balanced breakfast? I figured this classic combo would be a nice way to ease out of summer into fall. This recipe is so easy to prepare the night before a busy work…
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Late Summer Roasted Vegetables

It’s a new September week which means that we are that much closer to saying goodbye to summer and welcoming fall with open arms! Before we transition to pumpkins and spiced apple cider, I can’t pass up the chance to take advantage of late summer produce and my new gold…
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