Some people have a spirit animal or guide they feel a deep connection to like an owl or bear or dolphin. I have a spirit vitamin—vitamin D. This may sound odd, but I’m a dietitian, after all, and vitamins (a.k.a. micronutrients) are my expertise. Dietitians spend years studying biochemistry in depth, learning how the dietary...
Homemade nut milk is a staple in our household. It’s easy to make and richer and tastier than any version you can find at your local grocery store—dairy included. It has two basic ingredients: nuts and water. From there, you can add maple syrup and a pinch of salt, seasonal fruit, or even unsweetened cocoa…
My husband is a doctor in a busy Seattle hospital and I’m a dietitian. Once the daily hustle comes to an end, after we’ve tucked our 1-year-old into bed, we find ourselves, like many others, looking for things to do during these unique circumstances. We naturally gravitate towards the kitchen—a place where we can unwind…
As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I’m regularly asked if I eat meat. Drum roll… Yes, I do. My family and I enjoy meat, seafood, and plant-based proteins. I’m happy to report my dietary preferences don’t get “in the way” of helping those with differing opinions either because of my thorough and well-rounded education (masters degree...
Oof, this has been a doozy of a week. Every day I wake up and for a split second can convince myself this is all just a bad dream. School closures, so many jobless, beloved local restaurants and small business closed (some likely permanently), really sick people, and of course the general buzz of anxiety...
I’m serious! These five cookbooks changed the way I look at ingredients, understand flavors, and how I prepare and cook food. They improved my health and informed my work as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Each one contributed something valuable to my cooking repertoire and I highly, highly encourage you to check them out. How...
FOR NEW MOMS, LACTATION COOKIES ARE ALL THE RAGE. BUT, DO THEY REALLY WORK? One of the biggest concerns of breastfeeding moms is whether or not they're producing enough milk for their little ones. As a new mom myself, this was definitely a concern of mine. You can't measure your milk output when you first...
