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Sunbutter in a jar

How to Make Sunflower Seed Butter

Ever since I discovered that peanuts and my body don't mix, I've been on a quest to find something that fills the void. I've tried almond butter, cashew butter, hazelnut butter, and so on. They are...
Mexican Quinoa Salad

Mexican Quinoa Salad with Avocado Dressing

This delicious Mexican Quinoa Salad was inspired by the Fort Collins Food Cooperative. As a Fort Collins Nutritionist and grad student in the MS/RD coordinated program at Colorado State University, I spent some time volunteering at...
Creamy Avocado Kale Salad

Refreshing Summer Salads

This evening, I gave a workshop at the Fort Collins Club called Healthy Eating on the Go. At the beginning of the workshop, I asked the participants "what is your #1 challenge to eating healthy on...
Zesty Vegetable Lentil Salad

Recipe Rally- 10 Recipes in 10 Days

I had fun creating, photographing, and posting 10 brand spanking new recipes in 10 days! I sure hope you enjoy these quick and easy recipes filled with real food nutrition. They are all great if you're...
Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake

Memorial Day is often referred to as the unofficial start of summer. As a Fort Collins Nutritionist and healthy recipe creator, strawberry season and Strawberry Shortcake in particular mark the start of summer for me! Sweet...
Lemon Cucumber Spa Water

Lemon Cucumber Spa Water

Drinking enough water is essential to having a lot of energy, a sharp mind, losing weight, and naturally detoxifying the body. As a Fort Collins Nutritionist, many of my readers and clients have trouble drinking enough...
Cocoa-Coconut Popsicles

Cocoa-Coconut Popsicles

My good friend and Fort Collins Ba-Nom-a-Nom food truck owner Sarah brought these over this week. They are really yummy so (of course) I wanted to share this quick and easy recipe with you! While coconut...
Tomato Cucumber Quinoa Salad

Tomato and Cucumber Quinoa Salad

This whole food recipe is loaded with fresh vegetables and flavor. As a Fort Collins nutritionist, readers and clients frequently ask what to eat during busy weeks. My answer? Build your repertoire of cold salads like...
Raspberry White Chocolate Chip Scones

Raspberry White Chocolate Chip Scones

When I was growing up, I spent a big chunk of my childhood in the UK. Sadly, scones never really grew on me. They were always plain and dry. When I made these gluten free scones,...
Creamy Avocado Kale Salad

Creamy Avocado Kale Salad

Great salads don't need lettuce! This leafy green salad made with kale is loaded with vitamins A, C, and K, minerals like calcium and iron, and has more antioxidants than any other vegetable. The lemon juice,...
Vanilla Orange Smoothie

Vanilla Orange Smoothie

If you're looking for a refreshing summer pick-me-up or a recovery drink after a tough workout, this quick and easy smoothie recipe will do the trick. It makes a healthy snack or breakfast full of real...
Nacho Cheeze Kale Chips

Nacho Cheeze Kale Chips

These kale chips are cheeZy while being both dairy free and gluten free. They are made with kale's leafy green base and jazzed up with the scrumptious combo of tahini, tamari, lemon juice, toasted sesame oil,...

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