The Nutritionist Reviews

January 31, 2018

California Breakfast Casserole

Thank you  McCormick  for sponsoring this post. Visit your local Wal-Mart to pick up McCormick Good Morning Breakfast for your family! California Breakfast Casserole features layers of turkey sausage, tomato, avocado and hash browns for a hearty breakfast that can be made the night before and baked in the morning! You know that I'm all about breakfast casseroles and egg bakes! I must have 10 of them on here and cannot stop making them. They are my favorite and according to you all, you like them too. I wanted to make something a little different from my typical super veggie-loaded casseroles (though this one has veggies too) and make one with sausage in it. Even though sausage is of course a typical breakfast ingredient, it is not something that I cook with very often. I chose lean turkey sausage which worked so well in this recipe! It is so tasty and super filling as well.

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January 30, 2018

How to Keep Kids Feeling Their Best

Thank you  Genestra HMF Probiotics  for sponsoring this post. Visit GenestraHMF.com to find Genestra HMF Probiotics tod ay! Cold and flu season is so rough. Especially when your child is in school. Adalyn is in three-year-old preschool and already came home with an illness and it is the worst seeing your little one sick. It quickly transferred to Oliver and then to Troy and I.  After that, I decided to pay special attention to putting measures in place to keep everyone as healthy as possible this season. These are the things that our little family is doing to make sure that we are all as healthy as can be.

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January 29, 2018

Salmon Texas Caviar

Salmon Texas Caviar is a delicious black bean, tomato, corn and bell pepper salad with salmon and a tangy lime vinaigrette. Serve as a salad or as an appetizer with tortilla chips! A couple of years ago, I shared my Texas Caviar recipe with you here on the blog. Since then, it has become the recipe that I am most known for in all of my family. When we are invited to a potluck event, this is usually the item that I am asked to bring. Texas Caviar is another name for black bean salad. I usually keep the recipe about the same but sometimes switch it up based on what I have on hand. I decided to whip up this easy Salmon Texas Caviar recipe to share with you to make for the Big Game!

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January 25, 2018

10 Reasons to Vaccinate Your Kids

By now, you may know that I am very passionate about getting my kids vaccinated. I loved working with the I Vaccinate campaign in 2017 to share why I get my kids vaccinated, and I am excited to do so again! I was even more excited when I went to my kids' pediatrician's office and saw that they had I Vaccinate information all around the office, including pamphlets that patients could take home to learn why vaccinations are important. I love connecting something that I am passionate about with a cause that I work with and seeing it supported by my kids' pediatrician and nurse practitioner- both experts that I look up to and trust with my kids' health.

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January 24, 2018

Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos

Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos come together in 15 minutes and are packed with sautéed  black beans, bell peppers, melted cheese, jalapenos, corn, cilantro, tomatoes and shredded steak! Y ou know those nights where you have no idea what to make for dinner? Typically, I always have an idea of what to make (hello, I'm a recipe developer!) but the last couple of weeks have seemed tougher to think of ideas. We are going through more food than ever with my 10 month old eating like a horse and my 3 year old has always been a huge eater. I felt in a bit of a food rut which is so odd for me so I asked my husband to take over cooking one night and to plan the meal himself.

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January 22, 2018

What to Feed a Baby: 9-12 Months Old

Even as a dietitian and second time mom, it was hard for me at times to know what to feed my baby. I think that I forgot what foods are best for a baby so I had to do some research, ask mom friends and look back at what Adalyn was eating at that age. I am so lucky that he is a great eater and so far, the only thing that he has refused to eat is mashed turnips so I think that we're doing pretty well! Lunch was sweet potato, cucumber, tomato and a veggie burger. He ate all of this plus a kiwi. I wanted to share some things that we are feeding Oliver. He is about 10 months old right now. He is still getting breastfed about 4 times per day so some of his nutrition comes from that. I mostly make his food along with buying some healthy baby convenience foods which works so well for our family. The reason that I chose this age range for the post is because my son is in this age range currently and because at this age, babies can move past only having purees and can have soft p

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January 17, 2018

Tips for Exercising with the Whole Family

Exercise is so important to my husband and I for feeling our best. Since we became parents, we felt that it was so important to teach our kids the importance of staying active. Adalyn is now 3 and will tell us "I want to get my exercise so that my body feels good!". We are so proud of her! We make sure to be very positive about exercise and never talk about weight or anything to create body image issues. I want my kids to know that we exercise to feel great and to have fun doing it.

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January 15, 2018

White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc., Campbell's® , Lipton, Premium Crackers, Theraflu and TYLENOL®. All opinions are mine alone. #SickDaySolutions #CollectiveBias White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese is easy to make, flavorful with sharp white cheddar cheese and is lightened up with hidden cauliflower and whole-wheat noodles that kids and adults will love! This time of year is all about the cozy foods! A cold salad just doesn't sound as good as a hot bowl of soup. I love to make foods that are lightened up and a balance of indulgent and nutritious. This macaroni and cheese and a whole head of cauliflower hidden in it but you wouldn't even know it!

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January 11, 2018

Oliver Richard 9 Month Update

This month hasn't been too crazy in terms of development but it has been very fun and busy with the holidays. We spent so much time with family and it has been a blast.

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January 10, 2018

Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie Bowl

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EarnWithBoxTops #CollectiveBias Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie Bowl is a 5-minute nutritious treat that tastes like your favorite cheesecake and is topped with sliced strawberries and graham crumbs! I love cheesecake and smoothies and combining the two was a delicious idea! I love to think of new smoothie ideas and since I learned this past summer that you guys go crazy for strawberry cheesecake anything, I wanted to make a new strawberry cheesecake recipe and went with a smoothie bowl. These Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie Bowls can be eaten for breakfast, snack or even dessert.

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January 09, 2018

Win Tickets to the North American International Auto Show!

Have you been to the North American International Auto Show before? I was once back in 2007 and cannot believe that I haven't been since. In fact, I have never been with my husband (we met later that year) and he is obsessed with cars! Finally, we will be visiting this year and I cannot wait! The show is January 13-28 and is open to the public from January 20-27 2018. Admission is from 9 AM to 10 PM most days. Tickets are $14 per person for adults, $7 for seniors 65 and older and $7 for children 7-12. Children 6 and under are free with an adult.

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January 08, 2018

Chocolate Cherry Truffles

Chocolate Cherry Truffles are a healthier dessert that still taste indulgent. Super easy to make and only 5 ingredients! Packed with protein rich nuts, dark chocolate cocoa powder and tart dried cherries. Since the summer, I have had anything chocolate cherry on my mind. I was never a fan of chocolate covered cherries but over the summer, I decided to make a Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl  and I was sold on chocolate cherry everything! Anytime I have seen dried cherries on a menu my entire life, I have pretty much ordered the dish. Michigan Cherry Salad with Cherry Vinaigrette is definitely a favorite and so is Cherry Chicken Pasta which I order every year for my mom's birthday. Today, I decided to make a healthy snack to share with you! I made these Chocolate Cherry Truffles with the holidays in mind but they are totally healthy and can be made anytime. They have no-added sugar- the sugar in them comes from dried fruit. They are gluten-free, vegan and totally delicious

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January 04, 2018

Bacon, Potato and Vegetable Egg Bake

Bacon, Potato and Vegetable Egg Bake is simple to make and is full of flavor for a delicious and satisfying breakfast or brunch that your whole family will love! I am obsessed with egg bakes , frittatas and egg casseroles . When I see a new recipe for one, I always pin it! I enjoy making breakfast for my family (Troy and Adalyn) or for my extended family such as when we go up north to my parent's farm or for Christmas morning. I had a bunch of ideas for what to include in this recipe and ultimately decided on bacon, potatoes and veggies. Please, do not feel like you have to make this recipe exactly as is. Feel free to customize it based on your preferences and on what you have on hand.

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January 03, 2018

25 Easy, Healthy Meals in 30 Minutes or Less

It's the New Year! Happy 2018! I know that everyone is wanting to get back on track with eating healthy- me included! I love the holidays and all of the parties but to feel my best, I like to get back on track with eating nutritious meals soon after the new year.

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January 02, 2018

2017 Year in Review

Wow! What a year. Writing out everything that happened this year is nearly unbelievable to think about. There have been a ton of ups and some downs. I have shared a bit of this information before and some of it, I am sharing for the first time. I love looking back on these and sharing all that happened in a year.

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