Prevention RD

Strawberry Coconut Breakfast Bake {Whole30, Paleo} + Weekly Menu

450 calories or less· Brunch· carb-controlled· fiber· gluten-free· low-carb· Paleo· recipe· Uncategorized· vegetarian· weekly menu· Whole30

It wasn’t until very recently that I thought, “No wonder so many families rely on convenience foods, take out, and delivery. It’s so convenient.” It pains me a bit to admit that, but it’s TRUE. Here in lies so much of what’s wrong with the American way, but as a busy mom, I do “get it”. Very much ... Read More about Strawberry Coconut Breakfast Bake {Whole30, Paleo} + Weekly Menu

Vegan Lentil Loaf

200 calories or less· carb-controlled· Comfort Foods· fiber· fruits and vegetables· kid-friendly· recipe· Uncategorized· vegan· vegetarian

In my last staff meeting, my director attended. She asked that I show the Shawn Achor TED called The Happiness Advantage. It’s well worth the watch if you haven’t seen it. She asked everyone to start writing down 3 gratitudes every day for the next month. I was off to a slow start simply because it ... Read More about Vegan Lentil Loaf

Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet + Weekly Menu

500 calories or less· carb-controlled· Comfort Foods· Everyday Meals· favorite· fiber· fruits and vegetables· gluten-free· kid-friendly· one-pot meal· quick meals· recipe· spicy· Uncategorized· weekly menu

If I’m being totally honest, Mother’s Day is now one of my favorite days of the year. But it’s a day that can be filled with lots of emotion – those who have loved and lost or struggle to become a mother themselves. I vividly recall struggling with infertility and on Mother’s Day, I remember feeling ... Read More about Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet + Weekly Menu

Grilled California Avocado Chicken

250 calories or less· carb-controlled· Everyday Meals· favorite· fruits and vegetables· gluten-free· Grilling· low-carb· quick meals· recipe· Uncategorized

Since the new hockey rink opened in our town, I’ve been playing in a pretty competitive adult league….because it’s the only option besides the novice and the 40+ leagues. A lot of the players on my team and on teams we played against were REALLY, REALLY, REALLY good at hockey. And male. And many ... Read More about Grilled California Avocado Chicken

French Onion Risotto + Weekly Menu

350 calories or less· carb-controlled· Comfort Foods· favorite· gluten-free· kid-friendly· one-pot meal· recipe· Uncategorized· weekly menu

I whine about Sundays a lot and today is really no exception. While I was grocery shopping, everyone else went to church. I was supposed to be back in time but the lines at Aldi changed the probability of that happening. Other than grocery shopping, I loathe lunch prep for the week. Who LIKES ... Read More about French Onion Risotto + Weekly Menu

Kung Pao Chicken {Slow Cooker}

350 calories or less· carb-controlled· crock pot· favorite· fruits and vegetables· gluten-free· heart health· recipe· Uncategorized

Wave!!! I am among the living…but my eye sight is still pretty shoddy. Tomorrow will mark 1 week since my PRK enhancement and at this point, I’m feeling some apprehension about the end results. Dr. Google has turned up some discouraging tales of how long recovery time can be and how long ... Read More about Kung Pao Chicken {Slow Cooker}