Nutrition By Mia

Nutrient Series: Magnesium

  Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals in the body and needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions. Foods contain small to moderate amounts, which may be why the average American diet fails to contain an adequate supply. Recognizing significant food sources and its roles in the body can…
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Healthy Beach Picnic

Sandy toes, salty hair… nothing better than summers on the California coast. This particularly hot Bay Area summer has me headed to the beach every free weekend I get! Packing a nutritious picnic basket should be as effortless and stress-free as laying out on the sand all afternoon. This is…
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Patriotic Summer Salad

The fourth of July is simply incomplete without a gorgeous spread of summer-inspired dishes. I am typically in charge of dessert or the salad because it allows me to use some of my favorite patriotic ingredients namely blueberries and strawberries.

All About Gluten

What is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in barley, rye and wheat (durum, farro, spelt, etc.). This protein gives elasticity to dough, helping it rise and keep its shape.

Sparkling Lavender Lemonade

A summer gathering is all about simplicity and elegance and this sparkling lavender lemonade embodies just that. This lemonade is unlike any you have had before because it does not call for refined sugar to sweeten. Instead I’ve utilized a special ingredient to amp up both the nutrition and flavor.

Lemon-lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Grilled shrimp is the embodiment of effortless summer dining. Their small size, fast cooking time and light nutrient profile are among the many qualities that make them a summer season standout.