Nutrition Blog

What is PCOS?   PCOS, aka Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, is a serious health condition caused by a hormonal imbalance that increases the amounts of androgens (male sex hormones) in your body and lowers levels of estrogen and progesterone (female sex hormones). (Shkodzik, 2020)   PCOS affects approximately 10% of women. Typically, women notice it during […]

It’s  finally warming up in Northern NY, and that has me thinking about summery types of foods and drinks – like this tropical mango protein smoothie.  I love smoothies in the warmer weather.  They are great way to take in nutrition in the warmer months, even if you aren’t feeling as hungry as normal or […]

A Healthy Taco Recipe It’s Taco Tuesday – and Time for a Taco Recipe– What? A Healthy Taco Recipe? Is that even possible?  Would you even want to eat a healthy taco? You will want to eat these!! They are delicious! Tacos are a favorite in our house, and so I have heard many other […]

  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 […]

   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 can feel good about feeding […]

  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, and cozy up with a good book […]