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The Nutrition Twins

The Nutrition Twins
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About The Nutrition Twins

Lyssie Lakatos, R.D., and Tammy Lakatos Shames, R.D., are co-owners of NutritionTwins.com, a nutrition counseling practice in New York City. They have been featured regularly as the nutrition experts on The Discovery Health Channel, The Learning Channel, and the Oxygen Network, and been featured in Good Housekeeping, Vogue, People, and Women’s Health. Visit: NutritionTwins.com. They are the authors of the recently released "The Secret To Skinny: How Salt Makes You Fat" (HCI Books) and also "Fire Up Your Metabolism: 9 Proven Principles of Fat and Losing Weight Forever" (Simon and Schuster).

Recent Posts by The Nutrition Twins

Healthy Snack Recipe: Balsamic Strawberries
If you're like us, we're always looking for quick, easy and healthy recipes that the whole family can enjoy. And we really enjoy finding sweet, healthy treats that we don't have to feel guilty about eating or giving to the kids. We love these BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES; they're the perfect balance of sweet and sour. They're a wonderful healthy snack to satisfy all of those candy cravings without the added empty calories. These are great to munch on as a cold snack on a warm day and they also are a delicious topping for any piece of cooked meat. So whatcha waiting for?- Go ahead and give ‘em a... continue reading
Strawberry Banana Cream Poppers
If you're in the mood for something sweet, but don't want to break your diet - you're not alone! But don’t worry, this delicious treat will not only quench a sweet tooth craving with a small amount of calories... it's also full of healthy antioxidants, nutrients and fiber and it will give you an energy boost to boot! How can you resist these little strawberry stuffed poppers? They explode with flavor in your mouth! The sweet strawberries and banana will rev up your energy with vitamin-rich, healthy carbs and the creamy protein-filled Greek yogurt and almonds will extend the energy lift... continue reading
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe
If your kids are like most, they love sweet treats. As a mom, you want to make them happy, but know better than to give in to every wish they have or they'll end up bouncing through the roof on a sugar high and skipping their nutrient-rich meals. As a mom and registered dietitians ourselves, we certainly relate; we're always looking for healthy, yet delicious treats that feel like a real splurge and are great for both kids and adults. That's why we love this recipe! Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Ingredients (Makes 2 dozen mini muffins) 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour 1 cup quinoa... continue reading
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