tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83513897832006355472024-02-18T20:37:12.113-05:00An Avocado A DayA dietitian's guide to dining well.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.comBlogger266125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-37559943174227862042015-01-04T10:26:00.002-05:002015-01-04T10:26:49.398-05:00The Sunday Paper 12/4/15
Hi all! Starting a new weekly feature today - The Sunday Paper. Similar to Friday Favorites, I'll be sharing my favorite recipes and inspiration from the previous week, but now on a Sunday so you'll have time to read them at your leisure. Also, to show you the power of small and achievable, I'll be sharing my weekly and monthly goals and intentions. Head over to the the Avocado A Day Nutrition Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-24288144478145911422015-01-01T07:14:00.004-05:002015-01-01T07:14:36.924-05:00Sushi Un-Roll with Smoked Salmon and AvocadoThe sushi un-roll is perfect for the home chef. Brown rice is tossed with green onions, pickled ginger and nori, then topped with my favorite sushi fillings - smoked salmon, creamy avocado, crunchy fresh veggies and a spicy sriracha sauce.
To get the recipe however, you'll have to head on over the the brand spanking new Avocado A Day Nutrition!
Over the past few Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-89351989934358667232014-12-31T07:11:00.001-05:002014-12-31T07:13:01.112-05:004 Things To Know Before You Lose Weight
There are quite a few of you who want to lose weight in the New Year. Here's what to know before you start any diet, detox or lifestyle change.
Let's start with a quick survey. By a show of hands, how many of you are making a New Year resolution to lose weight in 2015?
Okay, now put your hands down. You're looking a little odd sitting by yourself with a hand up in the air...
PretendAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-60504890189147585062014-12-29T07:03:00.001-05:002014-12-29T07:07:21.937-05:00Pasta with Tempeh Sausage, Baby Broccoli and Cremini Mushrooms
A classic Italian combination - sausage, bitter green veggies and pasta - gets a vegan makeover with a spicy, homemade tempeh sausage. Toss it with whole grain pasta, sauteed mushrooms and baby broccoli for a comforting healthy meal.
Tempeh is kind of a mystery, isn’t it? Most of my clients
have never heard of it, and those who have, still don’t have a clue what it is.
Myself, I’ve Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-65961462104039524042014-12-26T06:37:00.000-05:002014-12-29T07:07:52.679-05:00Friday Favorites 12/26/14Hope you all had a wonderful holiday! I spent the week with my family in Virginia. Currently, we're all snuggled up by the fire watching National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. We've had a blast reuniting with my high school friends, enjoying the unseasonably warm weather and spending time with the family.
Here's my weekly roundup of my favorite links from around the web. For more, follow me on Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-41298898148512963662014-12-24T08:49:00.004-05:002014-12-29T07:08:12.067-05:00How to Honor Your Body on Christmas
Merry Christmas Eve! I hope you’re having a lovely holiday
so far, enjoying time with family and friends and not strangers at the mall.
The hubs and I are spending Christmas with my family in Virginia,
where my dad and stepmom live. We’ve got the entire family at the house, ten of
us total, plus our two beasts, who basically count as four small children.
The holiday season is a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-1268607866072124682014-12-22T07:34:00.000-05:002014-12-29T07:08:31.977-05:00Tofu Tom Kha Gai
A flavorful Thai coconut soup, packed with tofu and veggies like sweet potatoes, green beans and mushrooms.
For a little more than a year, I've been participating in Recipe Redux with a group of healthy food bloggers. Each month, we're given a new kitchen challenge, like recreating a favorite food memory, or creating lunchbox friendly snack bars for back to school. It always fun to seeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-53911782490846896672014-12-19T07:50:00.000-05:002014-12-19T07:50:40.619-05:00Friday Favorites 12/19/14
Welcome to another edition of Friday Favorites! Thanks for all the well wishes and healing thoughts last week. I'm still not 100%, maybe at 95%, but after another bowl of my Cure a Cold Green Soup, I think I'll be back to myself again! I had a busy week of work between client work and catching up on everything I didn't do while I was stuck in bed bed. This weekend, I'm headed down to Atlanta forAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-70800355101785678832014-12-18T09:19:00.003-05:002014-12-18T09:19:44.169-05:00Cure a Cold Gingery Green Soup
Give your immune system a boost to fight off that cold with a warm bowl of gingery green soup, packed with immune supporting ingredients like ginger, turmeric, green leafy veggies and garlic!
Does it seem like everyone is sick right now? We hosted supper club this Sunday and about half the people there were just getting over something, myself included. Of course, now the other half Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-50106055884415064322014-12-17T09:45:00.002-05:002014-12-17T09:46:42.298-05:00Give the Gift of Health This Holiday Season
Yesterday, I spent the afternoon hosting a Christmas party with the Junior Women's Club for children receiving chemotherapy at our local children's hospital. We brought lunch and Santa, who passed out stuffed animals and gift cards we had donated. As you can imagine, it was a simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking experience.
There was one moment that had a particular impact on me. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-78736900957206053522014-12-15T09:49:00.000-05:002014-12-15T09:51:33.472-05:00Whole Grain Chex Mix
Use whole grain cereal and crackers for a healthy, and amazingly addictive snack mix. Pack it in mason jars for a DIY stocking stuffer!
As someone who is endlessly fascinated with learning about food traditions, it makes me sad to say this, but we don't really have many traditional Christmas foods at our celebration. Growing up, whenever my dad's side of the family was together, we Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-82322649667806826682014-12-12T09:40:00.002-05:002014-12-12T09:47:59.369-05:00Friday Favorites 12/12/14Hope you all had an amazing week! I'm ashamed to admit how much of mine was spent in bed. The weekend packed with clients and an awesome nutrition class with the lovely ladies at Pure Barre Greenville, I took a lazy Tuesday afternoon off work and watched documentaries in bed (Virunga is a must see for everyone!). Then I woke up Wednesday morning with a horrible cold and simply couldn't get myselfAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-28975022877524066032014-12-11T09:31:00.000-05:002014-12-11T09:43:27.464-05:00No Added Sugar Cinnamon-Spice Raisin Cookies
Dense and chewy cookies packed with all your favorite holiday spices. Did I mention they're gluten free, vegan and made with no added sugar too? You'll friends will love you for adding these to their Christmas cookie box!
By posting this recipe, I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the California Raisin Marketing board and am eligible to win prizes associated with this contest.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-54815770381943722332014-12-10T09:01:00.000-05:002014-12-10T09:58:01.790-05:00Brussels Sprouts Salad with Ambrosia Apples and Tempeh Bacon
Honey sweet Ambrosia apples add the perfect crisp, juicy crunch to this vegan salad packed with fall flavors.
Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the #iloveambrosia campaign as a member of Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I was compensated for my time and gifted a dozen Ambrosia apples. Thanks for supporting Avocado A Day!
If there was anyone more excited than me when IAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-88937241826649754202014-12-08T09:04:00.002-05:002014-12-08T09:04:47.574-05:00Caramelized Cauliflower with Golden Raisins and Capers
Roasted cauliflower gets a holiday upgrade with naturally-sweet golden raisins, toasted walnuts and capers.
By posting this recipe, I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the California Raisin Marketing Board and am eligible to win prizes associated with this contest. I was not compensated for my name. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Sometimes I bite offAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-55291642386173663092014-12-05T07:25:00.000-05:002014-12-05T07:27:44.780-05:00Friday Favorites 12/5/14
Happy Friday! This week started in pretty epic fashion when Scott and I went to the Clemson vs. USC game where we finally broke our losing streak! I must say, it's much easier living in Gamecock-land after a Clemson victory. Since then, it's been a busy week of jury duty (bleh), client meetings, girls nights, and bingeing on Serial anytime I have the chance to multitask.
Here are my Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-84139642045385672332014-12-04T09:17:00.002-05:002014-12-04T09:57:36.949-05:00Wild Rice Salad with Chicken and Tart Cherries
Nutty wild rice is tossed with leftover cooked chicken, crunchy celery, tart dried cherries and blue cheese for a beautiful fall-inspired salad.
So here's your useless bit of trivia knowledge for the day: did you know wild rice isn't rice? In fact, it isn't even a grain, it's a seed. Wild rice is actually the seed of an aquatic, reed-like grass, putting it in the category of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-17563262821073133392014-12-03T07:28:00.002-05:002014-12-03T08:50:04.004-05:00How To Never Fail At Anything, Ever.
In the days since Thanksgiving, I've heard a lot about failure from my clients and friends. Failure when they said they wouldn't get second helpings, but ended up eating thirds. Failure over not eating all the pies. Failure when they stuffed themselves to the point of undoing a pants button. It seems most people woke up Friday morning feeling a little guilty.
I see it a little differently. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-20539455924271359652014-12-01T09:04:00.000-05:002014-12-03T08:49:53.014-05:00Spicy Harissa Bean Soup
No sooner than we had packed up our leftovers from
Thanksgiving, we were on the road again, this time to Clemson for our annual
rivalry game. Since our group of friends is scattered throughout the Southeast,
the game is a great excuse to get everyone together. We rented a cabin by
nearby Lake Hartwell and spent the weekend in Clemson visiting our old stomping
grounds, reconnecting and eating Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-84300781415839781972014-11-28T08:13:00.000-05:002014-12-03T08:49:32.506-05:00Friday Favorites 11/28/14Wake up from your turkey coma! It's time for another Friday Favorites :) I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter and lots of delicious food! Our family just left our house, where we hosted a total of twelve - my mom, my uncle, Scott's mom and her boyfriend, Scott's dad and his wife and her two young kids, my three sisters-in-law and one of their boyfriends. Other than Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-23096713774838086502014-11-26T10:11:00.000-05:002014-11-26T10:13:53.668-05:00The Secret to Feeling True Gratitude
Today I'm taking a break from stuffing and turkey to talk about the most important part of Thanksgiving. Not mac and cheese you silly goose (although that's up there). We're talking gratitude today and I'll be sharing my simple trick for nurturing a sense of gratitude you feel deep in your core.
Last month, when I decided to start a habit of taking daily steps towards nourishing my soul,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-27822210133901893032014-11-24T07:48:00.000-05:002014-11-26T10:13:34.637-05:00Low Sugar Pecan and Dark Chocolate Pie
Pecan pie gets a healthy redo with a whole grain, coconut oil crust and a low sugar filling with pure maple syrup and dark chocolate chunks.
Over the last four years, pecan pie has become a new Thanksgiving tradition in our household. I know, it's really odd to start a new tradition this late in life, especially pecan pie, which most people have been eating for Thanksgiving their entire Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-17389203044951565512014-11-22T09:38:00.000-05:002014-11-26T10:13:03.855-05:00Potato, Spinach and Feta Skillet Pizza
An easy, 100% whole wheat crust comes together in less time than it takes to order in. Really! Top it with spinach, olive tapenade, sun-dried tomatoes and feta for a healthy carb on carb experience!
With Recipe Redux falling on a Saturday this month, lucky you gets spoiled with a bonus recipe! This month's theme is recreating a healthier version of a favorite food memory, and I'm put a new Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-39632741631804657282014-11-21T09:53:00.000-05:002014-11-21T09:54:50.877-05:00Friday Favorites 11/21/14Happy Friday! Are you excited it's the weekend? Frankly, the weekday is kind of spilling into the weekend for me this week, so it kind of feels like "happy Wednesday" would have been a more appropriate opening. Still, despite being a bit crazy around here, this is one of those weeks that reminds me why going into private practice was the best decision I've ever made.
After spending last weekend Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351389783200635547.post-28332391039683969552014-11-20T09:13:00.002-05:002014-11-20T09:15:26.402-05:00Chard Stuffed Acorn Squash with Za'atar and Tahini
When I was a vegetarian back in middle and high school, it used to drive me nuts how people fretted over what to feed me for Thanksgiving. How about everything but turkey? I mean, everyone's favorite part of Thanksgiving are the sides, so what's the problem here? More room for stuffing, I say!
Now as an adult, I kind of get it. As a host, you want a nice centerpiece to serve. And parents Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702758362759865163noreply@blogger.com3