Nutrition Blog

  Recently, I demonstrated a healthy snack as part of a fun day program at my daughter’s elementary school.  I have been doing the program for a few years – and it’s always a busy day – and lots of fun!  I try to do snack demonstrations of snacks the kids might be able to […]

It’s a cool fall day here in northern New York.  There’s not much better on a cool day than making something in the slow cooker.   Today I am making slow cooker stuffed pepper soup, a family favorite!  If you like stuffed peppers, this recipe is a fun play on them.  It really is the ingredients […]

Some studies suggest a high protein breakfast can help maintain blood sugar control, and control cravings for carbohydrates and sugar throughout the day.  It may even help people take in less calories throughout the day, and possibly speed up metabolism. The Benefits of Protein at Breakfast In one study, “University of Missouri researchers compared the […]

Baked Oatmeal – Baked oatmeal is a great heart healthy recipe! Oatmeal is touted for being high in soluble fiber which can help lower cholesterol. It’s also a great hot breakfast on a cool fall or downright cold winter morning. If you are just cooking for yourself – a batch of this may last you […]

It’s Almost spring (or so I am hoping!)  To celebrate I am going to share with you my salsa recipe so that you can enjoy fresh tomatoes too (canned or jarred salsa uses cooked tomatoes, and personally I like the fresh stuff better). This salsa recipe is highly requested by my friends… when it just […]

  Print Recipe Banana Yogurt Pops  A delicious and healthy snack that kids can make on their own (or with a little help).  Only 4 ingredients, easy to make, and ready to eat in just a few minutes!  These are sure to be a hit with kids – and a fun frozen treat that parents […]

  Print Recipe Roasted Vegetable Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Noodle Soup is comfort food, one of those foods you just crave when you want to relax or warm up.  The weather report is calling for a cold weekend in northern New York, so what better to do than make homemade roasted vegetable chicken noodle soup, […]

Meal Planning is a wonderful thing.  If you have already read my article on Meal Planning 101 – you already know many of the benefits of meal planning.  Now let’s explore some tools that will make the process as easy as possible.  I have found these tools over the years meal planning – and they […]

Meal planning is great for many reasons! First, it reduces stress during the week – no more walking in the door from work, and thinking “what are we going to have for dinner” – and then digging through the refrigerator trying to figure out what ingredients you have and what you can make with them. […]

  This time of year, sometimes it seems like you are just bombarded with food and goodies everywhere you go. There are sweets at work, holiday parties with lots of food, desserts and drinks – and who doesn’t love baking cookies for the holidays. All the exposure to soo much food can leave your willpower […]