Grow Nutrition Blog
Recipe Time: Apple Cinnamon Energy Bites
These energy bites make the perfect snack, the homemade, tastier alternative to energy bars from the grocery store. They also work for breakfast, with a steaming cup of Joe or your favorite herbal tea.
Should I Take Vitamins?
I can help you prioritize food routines, then add vitamins into the mix, based on what you eat, your age, gender, health conditions and goals.
Getting the job done
If we don’t have the time or energy to make a fabulous dinner, we often decide a drive-thru or food delivery is the way to go. But you can whip up a simple, nutritious meal faster than Door Dash drops your almost-correct order on your doorstep.
Recipe Time: Madras Chicken Salad
This tasty chicken salad comes together quickly, and it’s perfect for warm summer evenings. (No oven or stove required!)
Myths About Working with a Nutritionist (me!)
I’m often asked what exactly it is that I do. This conversation may start with an assumption that’s a little, or a lot, off base. So I thought I’d compile a list of Myths About Working with a Nutritionist.
It’s Not About Willpower…
“I know what I should eat, but I just don’t do it.” I hear this a lot! A big part of what makes nutritious meals happen: Our habits. Willpower has nothing to do with it.
Recipe Time: Zhoug
Zhoug is a traditional Yemeni sauce of herbs, spices and more herbs. And it’s packed with nutrients and flavor that brightens up any protein or side dish. Plus, it’s so dang easy to make.
Fiber Up Your World!
If you’re like most Americans, you don’t eat enough fiber. Not only does fiber support digestion (and elevate your poopin’ game), it supports metabolic and heart health. Read on about why fiber matters, then whip up this fiber-rich raspberry banana smoothie.
Recipe Time: Pork & Apple Meatballs
What’s more fun than food in a little ball? They cook quickly, they’re fun to eat and they freeze well. Delicious with zoodles, and imagine them in a butternut squash soup!
The 5-Minute Weekday Lunch
Perhaps you grab lunch out to save time (though does it, really?). Or you intend to pack healthy lunches, but you don’t know what to make or “there’s nothing in the fridge.” Let’s work on that…
Is Organic Worth the Price?
The short answer is yes, absolutely. Anytime you can reduce exposure to harmful chemicals, the better for your health. But buying organic usually costs more money. I have a few tips for you.
Recipe Time: Yellow Curry
I stick with the slow cooker on this one, to get that fall-off-the-bone tender, delicious chicken..
Recipe Time: BBQ Beef Brisket (Instant Pot)
About once a year, my family buys a grass-fed cow and we split it with a few other families. It’s a great way to source quality meat at a great price, it’s delicious and I love supporting a local business.
Recipe Time: Sesame Ginger Salmon Bowls
A little spice, a little sweet and lots of zing make these Asian-inspired salmon bowls a hit at my house.
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