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Tasty Ways to Get Teens to Drink Milk

  • November 26, 2019
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Milk is a staple in my house – it’s front and center in the fridge.  I use it in my coffee, cereal, cooking and baking.  I encourage my two teenagers...
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Food and Genes: What’s the Story?

  • September 6, 2018
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*This post is sponsored by Illinois Farm Families. The field of genomics is exploding!  I was thrilled to be included on a recent tour of the University of Illinois’ Institute...
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Let’s Go Further With Food for National Nutrition Month!

  • March 20, 2018
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It’s Spring time!  With March still in full swing, I chatted with a fellow registered dietitian nutritionist/chef, a food blogger/photographer and a health coach for National Nutrition Month on how they...
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Simple Lunchtime Fix: Tri-Color Veggie and Salmon Salad with Dijon Caper Dressing {#Recipe Redux}

  • April 21, 2016
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Are you bored with your lunch?  Lunch is a big topic of discussion in my house.  My children (8 and 10 years old) want one thing and typically it involves a pasta...
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  • Let’s simplify the holidays, pretty please. 💫 Here’s a quick, tasty and simple holiday party pleaser: Chia Coconut Peanut Butter Balls. 🥥 🥜 They are only 4 ingredients: ✅unsweetened coconut ✅pure maple syrup ✅natural creamy peanut butter ✅chia seeds . . . These little goodies are jam-packed with plant-based protein, omega-3 fats and natural sweetness. 🍁 I hope you try them! If you do, let me know. :- . . . #plantprotein #coconut #peanutbutter #chiaseeds #omega3 #plantfats #fiber #protein #healthysnacks #simplesnacks #holidays #realfood #lifestylemedicine #vsrnutrition #totalbodydiet #minimalist #chicago #chicagordn #eatrightpro
  • Did you know your brain is almost 60% fat? 🧠 Therefore, you need to eat essential fatty acids like omega-3 fats to keep your brain healthy and fend off diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Although fish oils are an optimal choice, plant 🌱 omega-3s like chia, flax, hemp seeds and walnuts can help, too. Aim for at least 2 Tbsp. of seeds a day and/or 1/4 cup of walnuts a day, if you can. You can sprinkle them into yogurt, salads, soups, chili and smoothies. How do you get your omega-3s? #hemphearts #superseeds #chiaseeds #flaxseeds #brainhealth #anti-inflammatory #lifestylemedicine #realfood #vsrnutrition
  • Stella is 15! 🎈🎂 🙌 There was a time she would jump on the table and devour those cupcakes...now, not so much. But, we love our little old lady. ❤️ #puglove #pugsofinstagram #familypet
  • #tbt Every Halloween I love to look back at our costumes. This picture always makes me smile. My two were little once. Happy Halloween! 🎃👻#halloween #throwback #familyfun #momlife
  • Halloween party! Our 8th graders & parents pulled off a great night! It was great to be a part of “Under the Big Top” this year! 🤡🎈👻🎃@saintclementschoolchicago #halloween #party #chicago #celebrate #circus
  • Are you a slow eater? 👍 or 👎 I can be a slow eater when I want to be — with focus. :- There are many good reasons to slow it down with your food and life. There’s research to support it. Check out The Slow Down Diet book by @marcdavid_ipe Try to slow down this week, your body will thank you! #totalbodydiet #slowdown #mondaymantra #mantra #simple #lifestylemedicine
  • Hi Insta pals! Here’s what you get when you add coconut 🥥 to peanut butter 🥜 cups ....it’s like Mounds meets Reese’s. Pure joy! 🙌I’ve got peanut butter cups on the brain with Halloween coming up - they are my favorite candy in my kids’ trick or treat booty! 😋 It’s a simple, 3-ingredient #recipe: coconut 🥥 + dark chocolate + peanut butter. That’s it, folks! #halloween #candy #healthyhalloween #simplerecipe #sweets #peanutbuttercups #darkchocolate #minitreats #ontheblog #coconut

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