The Nutritionist Reviews

June 29, 2018

The Best Products of 2018 Part 20 + Giveaway

1.  Chobani Flips When I'm craving something sweet and dessert-like but still nutritious, I love Chobani Flips. I had not tried the Buttercrunch flavor before and it is so good! Chocolate Greek yogurt with peanuts, toffee, chocolate cookies and peanut butter clusters. So delish! I like to enjoy these in the evening when I'm watching a show with my husband for a treat. They have about 12 grams of protein and of course are rich in calcium. A perfect sweet treat!  **Keep reading for a Limitless Coffee Giveaway!

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June 28, 2018

The Best Products of 2018 Part 19 + Giveaway

1. My Fairytale Tutu If you have a little princess like I do, run, don't walk to the My Fairytale Tutu Etsy shop for the cutest princess dresses. We chose a Moana dress since my daughter has dresses from many of the other princesses and it is amazing!  My favorite part is the little fish netting detail. Adalyn is freaking out over the dress and begging to wear it 24/7. It is gorgeous, awesome quality and I would highly recommend this Etsy shop. I love how puffy the dress is because most princess dresses that we have are not puffy at all. This is perfect for a photo shoot, a trip to Disney, Halloween, etc. I'm guessing that Adalyn will wear it for Halloween this year- and every day until then.  The shop owner also accepts custom orders though her shop has tons of gorgeous options. I want them all! **Keep reading for a Jilz Crackerz giveaway!

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June 27, 2018

Berry Cheesecake Tart

Berry Cheesecake Tart featured a creamy Greek yogurt cheesecake filling, a 3-ingredient almond crust and a variety of fresh berries for the perfect, healthier dessert ready in about 1/2 an hour! There is nothing like summer fruit! Am I right? I wait all year long for delicious fresh and sweet summer fruit and when it is here, we go through so much. We try to go blueberry and strawberry picking as much as possible because they are affordable, its the most fun thing to do and the berries taste the best. If you get a chance to get out for some berry picking, I highly recommend it.

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June 26, 2018

Changing Your Dog's Nutrition for the Better

This post was sponsored by Side By Side as part of a Two-Post Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. A couple of weeks ago, I talked about how I took Side By Side's  Personalized Pet Assessment  for my dachshund Ava who has some skin issues and continuous sassiness.  It was recommended that she try their Harvest Freeze Dried Pork and Rabbit recipe. She has been eating it for a couple of weeks now and I wanted to share how it is going. It is a grain-free food that has cooling properties which is good for Ava's hot little body. The food is freeze dried and just requires warm water to rehydrate it to be ready to serve to your pet. 

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June 25, 2018

10 Tips for a Fun and Safe Road Trip with Kids

This post was sponsored by Auto Alliance as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Tomorrow morning, we leave on a 6 1/2 hour road trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan! I can't wait. Since Troy is a teacher who has the summers off and I work from home, summer is our time for adventures. All of our trips are road trips that have been 7 hours or less. I have learned so many tips along the way about traveling with kids that leads to a fun road trip that is also safe for kids. I am so excited to share my tips with you today! Right now, my kids are ages 1 and almost 4.

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June 21, 2018

Benefits of EPA and DHA Omega-3s

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NatureMadeHeartHealth #CollectiveBias What are EPA and DHA Omega-3s, what benefits do they provide, what foods are EPA/DHA found in, what recipes can you make with them and what supplements to take. I love the Nature Made® Omega-3 500mg EPA + DHA, Burpless supplements which I've been taking for years. They are affordable, easy to find (I bought mine at Walmart) and come in a few different varieties so you can choose which one is best for your needs. Nature Made® recently changed their packaging to really showcase that their product is rich in EPA and DHA Omega-3s from the fish oil which is what really matters. Check the front of the label to see that the active ingredients with heart-healthy benefits that are the EPA and DHA. Nature Made® is also the #1 Pharmacist recommended vitamin and supplement brand!*

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June 20, 2018

8 Ways to Get More Protein without Eating Meat

This post is sponsored by Abbott, the makers of Ensure Max Protein. Everyone knows that meat has protein, but what are vegetarians or people who want to limit their meat supposed to do? No worries, there are plenty of non-meat sources of protein that I will share with you today! I am not a vegetarian but many days, we choose to eat vegetarian. The number of vegetarian protein options are endless and, many times, I enjoy them more than meat. Protein is important for muscle repair and growth. A new study shows that more than 1 in 3 adults over the age of 50 are not getting enough protein in their diets. When I worked in long-term care, I worked with patients ranging in age from 25 to 95. Many times, they needed additional protein in their diet, and it was my job to help them meet their protein needs for healing, to help them with their therapy, and more.

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June 19, 2018

Buffalo Chickpea Burgers

Buffalo Chickpea Burgers are loaded with sautéed veggies, chickpeas and spicy buffalo flavor for a healthy but hearty meal! This post was sponsored by Boston Scientific as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I've always been a fan of veggie burgers and we eat them often in my household. I love experimenting with different kinds of homemade veggie burgers and came up with these Buffalo Chickpea Veggie Burgers that are super delicious and easy to make. A couple of years ago, I started loving anything buffalo flavored and this is no exception. They are filling, protein packed, vegetarian and delicious.

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June 18, 2018

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are the perfect whole-grain muffin with Greek yogurt, hidden veggies and  a DHA milk based beverage- Enfagrow Toddler ! Totally kid-friendly and they make the perfect breakfast or snack. I received product and compensation from Mead Johnson Nutrition to create this post written by All experiences and opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of Mead Johnson Nutrition. You can contact Mead Johnson Nutrition with product related questions or comments toll free at  1-800-BABY-123  (1-800-222-9123). Right around the time that Oliver turned one, he was seeming to become a pickier eater. He has always been a huge fan of carbs but was starting to leave his veggies and fruits behind. Well, in our household, we eat our produce, so this was not going to fly! We are in the process of working on getting Oliver to eat more vegetables. When they are mixed into baked goods it seems to go really well. I made these Peanut Butter Banana Muffins for my

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June 14, 2018

The Best Products of 2018 Part 18 + Giveaway

1. Home Chef We just had the most delicious meals from Home Chef- a meal delivery service that sends you all of the ingredients to make a recipe in the perfect portions right at home. I chose a variety of meals to try and they were all good. I am not usually a steak person but this meal was so, so good! I need to recreate the sauce. This was steak with sicilian tomato sauce with spinach mashed potatoes and carrots. The tomato marsala sauce was amazing and my husband, 2 kids and I all enjoyed it. My 3 year old is steak crazy! **Keep reading for a Pic's Peanut Butter Giveaway!

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June 12, 2018

10 Fun Activities to Do in Your Own Backyard

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PowerYourSummer #CollectiveBias It's summertime and life is amazing! Tomorrow is Adalyn's last day of school. Friday is my teacher husband's last day of school and I work from home with a flexible schedule. Summer is about to be outrageous in the Hernandez household. We have so many incredible things planned and so many amazing places to go. I am so so excited! While we are on the go most days, at least part of the day we spend hanging out at home. We've come up with quite a few super fun things to do right in our own backyard that is fun for the kids.

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June 11, 2018

Grilled Corn Salsa Pork Tacos

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RealFlavorRealFast #CollectiveBias Grilled Corn Salsa Pork Tacos feature a grilled corn, red pepper and onion salsa with flavorful garlic herb pork loin and toasted corn tortillas which are ready in just 25 minutes! Summer is here and it's amazing! We've been visiting our local pool as much as possible which is a blast. Adalyn is finally getting more comfortable swimming and I'm loving teaching her how to swim. We enjoy taking bike rides, going to outdoor concerts, going on walks and much more. While we're having a blast, this leaves little time for cooking which is okay with me. Summer isn't about spending all day in the kitchen. It's about getting outside and enjoy time with family and most of all, having fun.

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June 08, 2018

Side By Side's Personalized Pet Assessment for Optimal Nutrition

This post was sponsored by Side By Side as part of a Two-Post Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. We have been so lucky that overall, our two mini dachshunds, Ava and Jaxen, are very healthy. Ava is 8 and Jaxen is 7. We have had them since they were about 8 weeks old and have loved them ever since. They are members of our family and we always want what is best for their health.

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June 07, 2018

Oliver Richard 13-14 Month Update

Oliver is such a happy baby (toddler?) and I wanted to write an update about what is going on with him right now. He is so different than Adalyn and I really struggle with not comparing the two. It's just so easy to be like, at this age, Adalyn was doing ______.

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June 06, 2018

Buffalo Chicken Foil Packets + Meijer LPGA Classic Giveaway

Buffalo Chicken Foil Packets is the perfect meal to make on the grill with spicy buffalo chicken, corn on the cob, bell peppers, onions and zucchini. The weather is finally very warm and I'm loving it! We are in full on summer mode over here and are starting to check things off of our summer bucket list. Suddenly I find us spending all of our time outside, taking less time to cook meals and wanting to eat outdoors. We're going on daily walks, Adalyn learned how to ride a bike, we're visiting all the playgrounds and it's all amazing! Can you tell that I love summer?

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June 05, 2018

How to Live a Healthy Lifestyle for Less

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LifeInCheck #CollectiveBias I am all about living a healthy lifestyle but also love being frugal. I seriously love to save money on things that typically cost more and am going to share my favorite tips with you today on how to live a healthy lifestyle for less. Many people think that it costs a ton of money to live healthy and trust me, it doesn't need to be true! I have found many different things that have helped me save money along the way that I use frequently and am happy to share them with you today.

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June 04, 2018

Easy Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese

Easy Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese takes 15 minutes to make and is protein and fiber packed and loaded with your favorite green veggies!  We are knee deep in so many house projects here! I love it! One day, I randomly decided to strip all of the ugly wallpaper in our dining room that we've been meaning to do for the last 6 years but decided to do other projects instead and have two kids in that time. I finally got sick of it, looked it up on Google how to remove wallpaper and got to work. Let's just say that my husband was not pleasantly surprised when he walked in the door from work and said "No, no, no, no, no!!". Lol. He didn't want me starting another project while we have others going on but it was time. He quickly got over it and helped me out and we got the project done in 5 days including removing all of the wallpaper, washing glue off the walls, spackling which took most of the time and then painting. The room is now a beautiful light grey and it fre

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June 01, 2018

The Best Products of 2018 Part 17 + Giveaway

 1. MPG Sport Clothing I've been a huge fan of MPG Sport clothing for years because the workout clothes that I have from 5 years ago are still in perfect condition after being worn and washed many times. One of my favorite jackets is the Valencia jacket so I decided to try the Valencia lite jacket which is great for the warmer weather. I like wearing this type of jacket out for my morning exercise before it warms up. It fits well and is not too hot. **Keep reading for an Ozery Bakery giveaway!

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