25 September, 2013

Asian Soba Noodle Salad (Gluten Free)

A lot of people are going gluten free these days whether they suffer from Celiac disease or not.  Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine.  Symptoms may include pain and discomfort in the digestive tract, long term...

23 September, 2013

Ingredient Spotlight: Vanilla Extract

I was having a conversation with a fellow foodie the other day and we were talking about vanilla extract.  She was talking about buying organic vanilla extract and I told her that I had been making my own with vanilla...

21 September, 2013

Mooooooove Over Dairy: All Things Milk

When I am at the grocery store it is a habit of mine to see what things people have in their carts.  I can’t help it.  The dietitian in me likes to see what people are buying.  It is not...

17 September, 2013

Fruity Chia Shots

For those of you that love chia seeds as much as I do this post is for you.  For those of you that still have not tried chia seeds yet (you should) this post is for you.  Well this post...

14 September, 2013

Strawberry Banana Oat Muffins

As summer is coming to a close I think about all the fresh summer fruit I am going to miss until next season.  I have been trying to stock up all of the fresh bright red, juicy, and sweet strawberries...

11 September, 2013

8 Food Additives That May Gross You Out

You would not believe some of the things that are used in our food.  If you are looking for a great reason to stop eating processed foods then this may be it. 1.  Castoreum:  Also known as beaver anal gland...

10 September, 2013

Pumpkin Yogurt with Ginger Snap Granola

Fall is right around the corner and one ingredient you will start to see more of on the supermarket shelves is pumpkin.  I love the flavor of pumpkin and it pairs so well with spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. ...

7 September, 2013

Homemade Salsa

This salsa recipe was a big hit at a family gathering and is so easy to make yourself.  The kids did not even know that there were carrots in it.  All you need is a blender or food processor and...