Tired of Salads? Try This!

Salads can be very boring.  In fact sometimes I find that I stop eating them because they’re not appealing.  I know it’s surprising to hear that from a dietitian!  Well the other night, my husband requested salad and I came up with a winning combination that left both our taste buds and tummies satisfied! In [...]

Coffee & Breastfeeding

Are you worried that you’ll have to give up your morning cup of joe habit while breastfeeding?  Yesterday I told you about why coffee can be good for you.  I’ve also told you about coffee safety during pregnancy.  But what about while nursing? A cup of coffee while breastfeeding is fine!  In fact it’s probably [...]

Another Kitchen Staple: Coffee

My morning cup of joe is probably what gets me out of bed in the morning.  Well that and my 6 month old daughter “telling me” that it’s feeding time. I gave up coffee during my pregnancy.  Not that you have to, but it sort of made me nauseous and I was able to phase [...]

Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Baby!

Feeding your baby can be a very exciting time.  Before you start giving him or her everything in your kitchen, know which foods you should avoid for at least the first year. Nuts & Peanuts (some doctors recommend waiting until 2 years if you have a strong family history of food allergies) Honey (risk of [...]

A Staple In My Kitchen: Hummus

I think a lot people are curious as to what is inside a dietitian’s fridge.  I like buy a variety of foods to keep things interesting, however, there are definitely staples that I almost always have. Today’s highlight is: Hummus! Hummus is a spread that is made of chickpeas, tahini (sesame seed paste), garlic, lemon [...]

Should You Drink Juice?

I get this question all the time:  ”Should I drink juice?” The answer is two-fold. 100% fruit juice has a lot of the nutrition components of actual fruit.  You are getting various vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.  If you love juice then you should stick to 100% fruit juice – avoid any fruit drinks and fruit [...]

Halloween Sugar Coma?

Are you feeling completely exhausted this morning?  Did you totally overdo it on the halloween treats this weekend?  If so, do not give into depriving yourself today to makeup for it! You may be thinking: I’m going to skip breakfast because I’m not hungry and I need to save calories I’m going to have a [...]