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Easy Ways to Get Protein and Nutrients as a Vegetarian—World Vegetarian Day
My twin daughters’ best friend came back from summer sleep away camp and was excited to tell me that she was a vegetarian. She knew I was a registered dietitian and she was proud of her efforts to avoid meat and wanted them to be acknowledged. Interestingly, after spending the night at our house, I…
Healthy Cranberry Holiday Cookies You Can Make with the Kids
Some of our best memories as kids were the times spent in the kitchen baking holiday cookies with our mom. And now, with our own kids, this is still one of our favorite things to do. The difference is that now with the hectic holiday season we don’t have to stress over finding a full…
Turning COVID 15 Weight Gain Around & Get Your “ModernMom” Bod Back
Just like the shut downs went from “15 days to slow the spread” to an ongoing shutdown with no end in sight, Covid-15 weight gain is very real and is now venturing into Covid-25 and Covid-30. First, the good news: The sooner you look to reverse weight that was gained quickly, the quicker it can…
Chickpea Salad Recipe With Lemon, Tomato And Bell Peppers
Chickpeas deserve more attention! They are a nutrient dense food that contains protein, fiber, iron, potassium, magnesium, folate, and vitamin B-6 to name a few. It is thought that chickpeas can help increase the feeling of fullness, mostly likely due to the protein and fiber. Chickpeas may also help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease.The vibrant lemon flavor with the crunch from the celery and bell peppers, coupled with …
Ideas For Snack-Time!
It seems like my kids are always hungry. "Mom, can I have a snack?" is spoken in my house more often than I'd like to admit. I get bored and the kids get bored with the same 'ol same 'ol. So here's a round-up of some snacks that will sure to please and keep things…