Chocolate seems to be synonymous with Valentine’s Day and these tasty coconut macaroons are a great way to enjoy it! As a Fort Collins Nutritionist, I love to create and modify quick and easy recipes so they are healthy and delicious. These decadent healthy cookies are free of dairy, wheat, gluten, egg, and loads of […]
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This Southwestern Black Bean Soup is a quick and easy recipe full of real food nutrition and is also a good source of vegetarian protein. As a Fort Collins Nutritionist, I like to start with this soup and add some fresh vegetables like carrots or leafy greens like kale–but this soup is delicious all on
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Over the past several decades, portion sizes in the United States keep getting bigger and bigger. Its odd though, because the actual size of our stomachs hasn’t changed. When you’re planning meals for the week or preparing meals at home, it is easier to control how much food ends up on your plate than when
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Vegetables and leafy greens are chock full of nutrition including vitamins, minerals, fiber, enzymes, and phytonutrients. As a Fort Collins Nutritionist, I held a workshop last week and had several questions that went like this: “how do I eat more vegetables?” or “how do I fit more vegetables into my diet?” So as a health
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Upgrading your diet is simple but its not easy. In our processed food landscape, switching to a real food diet full of nutrition can seem like an uphill battle. As a Fort Collins Nutritionist, I want to help you sort out the difference between real food and what it is not. Here is an excerpt
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This simple healthy breakfast recipe also makes a great healthy snack or dessert. As a Fort Collins Nutritionist, I’m always on the lookout for healthy breakfast options that are also quick, easy, and loaded with real food nutrition. Enjoy! Coconut Ginger Quinoa Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa (white, red, black, or combo) 1 can organic coconut
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