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Three tips on how to manage Halloween from a dietitian!

Halloween is right around the corner. I know my girls are getting excited about dressing up and going out trick or treating. Do you wonder how does a dieitian handle all the excitement around trick or treating?  There are different ways to handle the Halloween

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5 minute Basil Pesto

We love pesto! Our garden is exploding with basil and that makes me happy.  The girls love making basil pesto. It adds so much flavor to a variety of dishes. This easy peasy basil pesto is easy to make and tastes amazing.   This basil

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Healthy chocolate zucchini muffins

Hello friends! How are you spending these last few weeks of summer? I can’t believe we are about to start a new school year.  We have been fortunate to have had an amazing summer; but I plan on squeezing every last minute out of the

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Triple berry chia seed pudding

It’s been really hot here on the West Coast, too hot to turn on the oven and make my baked oats. I like to start my mornings off with a hearty and healthy breakfast to keep me full all morning long. Chia seed pudding is

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Coconut mango pineapple popsicles

Hello friends! It’s summer and this weekends weather forecast is calling for hot hot weather. To beat the heat we have been making our own popsicles.  As a dietitian mom, I am always looking for a healthier option when it comes to feeding the girls.

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Healthy Kid Sport Snacks

This year both my daughters decided to play soccer. I was pretty excited to see my girls interested in team sports, up until this year they were only interested in solo sports like swimming. With the pandemic rules, I am so happy that we didn’t

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Healthy strawberry rhubarb crumble oat bars.

I was super excited to see rhubarb at my local grocer this week, Mr D loves rhubarb. I am always scratching my brain on what to make for school lunches that are  1). school approved 2) kid approved 3) hubby approved and dietitian approved.  By

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Healthy whole wheat flax seed waffles !

Waffles are a weekend favorite in our house. Topped with fresh fruit, yogurt and maple syrup, I mean who could resist. I am always experimenting with ingredients, trying to make favorite recipes a bit healthier. These wholewheat waffles are made with ground flax to boost

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No Bake Easter Haystack Cookies

We enjoyed a spring break staycation with the girls. We spent a lot of time outdoors and on rainy days the girls and I rolled up our sleeves in the kitchen. We made these no bake Easter haystack cookies twice, they are that good. If

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