I first wrote about red light therapy more than a decade ago, long before it became trendy on social media. At the time, I was deep in my own healing journey with Hashimoto’s, trying to understand why my body felt so depleted and what I could do to support it…
Tired of the Same Foods on GLP-1s? How to Keep Meals Interesting with Less Appetite
If your favorite foods suddenly feel less appealing since starting a GLP-1 medication, you’re not alone. Many people taking GLP-1s for weight loss notice changes in appetite, taste, and overall interest in food (1). Between medication side effects, decision fatigue, and feeling full faster, it’s common for meals to feel…
How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally
Ants, ants, everywhere! Those pesky insects have a way of finding every little crack and opening right into your home. When spring comes around I’ll see an ant scout here and there and I want to nip it in the bud before they take over my life (and my kitchen…
Dietitian-Recommended Frozen Meals for Nights You Can’t Cook
Let’s be honest: Sometimes, the only thing stopping you from eating a nutritious meal is the time and effort it takes to cook it. So, when time is scarce and the willpower to chop a vegetable is nonexistent, a frozen meal is an essential backup plan. And we have good…
Apple Pie Energy Bites
These nutrient-dense treats are packed with dried apples, toasted nuts, oats, dates and cinnamon. They’re a great balanced snack with fiber, protein, healthy fats and whole grains — and they taste like portable apple pies (1,2,3). They’re finished with coconut, but you could get creative and roll them in chia…
Sheet Pan Almond-Crusted Salmon With Green Beans
Coarsely chopped almonds and Parmesan cheese create a crunchy topping for salmon fillets, and a swipe of Dijon mustard ensures the topping adheres and keeps the fish moist. Green beans and meaty cremini mushrooms are roasted on the same sheet pan, so clean up is easy — a bonus on…
Homemade Jalapeño Salt (Easy Mineral-Rich Spicy Seasoning)
Sometimes you just need to spice things up a little. This jalapeno salt recipe will do just that. With simple ingredients it’s full of healthy minerals and the perfect seasoning for meats, veggies, or even fruit. You can easily control the spice level here and either use a little or…
Shawarma-Spiced Chickpea Bowls
Robust spices toasted with canned chickpeas form the anchor of this quick lunch. The spiced chickpeas are piled onto a bed of lemony, salted yogurt, along with tomato, cucumber and avocado. The result is a filling vegetarian meal packed with fiber. RD Tip: Chickpeas are a good source of fiber…
Orchard Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
If you have leftover rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breast, make this high-protein chicken salad as an easy lunch option. Lean shredded chicken is combined with creamy yogurt, crispy apples and sweet grapes for a tasty, tangy combo. For a packable lunch serve this chicken salad between 100% whole grain…
Shrimp and Radish Tostadas
These tostadas have it all — crunchy baked tortillas, creamy black beans, plump lime-pickled shrimp and radishes and a crisp slaw. Even better, it’s ready in less than 30 minutes! If you don’t have no salt added canned beans on hand, be sure to rinse them well. This will help…