Orange Creamsicle Baked Oatmeal
Total Time: 1 hourServes: 6 Ingredients Wet ingredients: 2 eggs 1/3 cup (104g) pure maple syrup Zest from 1 large orange 1/2 cup (100g) freshly squeezed orange juice 1 TBSP (14g) melted butter, vegan butter or melted and cooled coconut oil 1 1/4 cup (200g) unsweetened...
Fresh Tomato Cucumber Salad
Total Time: 10 minutesServes: 6 cups Ingredients 2 TBSP avocado or olive oil 1 TBSP red wine vinegar 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 Tsp salt (optional) 1/2 cup red onions diced 2 TBSP roasted red pepper diced 1 jalapeno cored and diced 5 tomatoes medium, wedged...
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Total Time: 50minutesServes: 12 Ingredients For the crust and topping: 1 1/2 cups of Gluten-Free rolled oats 1 cup almond flour 2/3 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, diced For the filling: 3 cups chopped strawberries 1/2 cup maple...
The Hidden Risks of Skipping Nutrition Visits: Why Taking Time Off Could Harm Your Health
Summarized and written by: Brenda Borba, RDN Nutritional counseling is recognized as the first line approach when managing a variety of chronic diseases. This can range from cancer, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, to eating...
Asparagus and New Potato Frittata
Total Time: 12-15 minutesServes: 3 Ingredients 200g or 7oz new potatoes, quartered 100g or 3.5oz asparagus tips 1 TBSP olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 6 eggs, beaten 40g or 1.4oz low fat cheese or cheddar, grated Rocket or mixed leaves, to serve ...
Fiesta Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Total Time: 25minutesServes: 4 Ingredients For the quinoa: 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa 1 1/2 cups water For the salad: 1 (15 ounce) can black beans 1 large mango, diced (about 1 heaping cup diced mango) 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 avocado, diced 1/2 cup diced cilantro 1/4...
Easy Apricot Chicken
Total Time: 35 minutesServes: 6 Ingredients 3 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) 1 cup apricot preserves 1 cup Catalina Salad Dressing or Russian dressing 2 TBSP Dijon mustard 2oz dried onion soup mix Instructions In a medium-sized bowl, combine apricot...
Red Yeast Rice: Is It Worth the Hype and Is It Safe?
Summarized and written by: Brenda Borba, RDN If you've been hearing about red yeast rice (RYR) as a natural way to lower cholesterol, you’re not alone. Known also as Hong Qu, Hon-Chi, Anka, or red Koji, red yeast rice is a hot topic among those looking for alternative...
Pesto Shrimp
Total Time: 15 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 1/2 pounds large peeled, de-veined raw shrimp 1 teaspoon no-salt-added Italian seasoning 1 pint grape tomatoes 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup refrigerated...
Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey
Total Time: 35 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients For the grilled corn: 4 ears of corn 1 TBSP avocado oil Freshly ground salt and pepper For the salad: 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 1 avocado, diced 1/3 cup goat cheese crumbled 1/4 cup diced red onion or sub green...
Pesto Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Total Time: 55 minutes Serves: 4; 2 boats per person Ingredients Pesto: 3/4 cup packed fresh cilantro 1/2 cup cashews (raw or roasted is fine) 1 jalapeno, seeds removed 2 cloves garlic 1/2 lime, juice 2 TBSP avocado or olive oil 2-3 TBSP water, to...
Understanding Circadian Rhythm: How Sleep and Timing Impact Cardiovascular Health
Summarized and written by: Brenda Borba, RDN In a recent article from Today's Dietitian, the spotlight is on how our daily habits, beyond just diet and exercise, significantly influence our cardiovascular health. The key player in this scenario? Our circadian rhythm....