On Thursday on my walk, I was listening to Episode 112 of Nutrition Matters and the guest Kara Lydon said something that really resonated with me. She said, “By reducing food to numbers, we’re kind of missing the bigger picture.” Food is absolutely fuel for our bodies – the carbs, fat, protein, and micronutrients we
Happy Birthday Nom Goals!
Happy 1st birthday to my tiny corner of the internet. One year of blogging. One year since my first post and opening myself up to the wonderful blog and social media community that is nutrition and registered dietitians and fellow RD2be’s. My first post a year ago was a list of food goals that I
The incredible egg
Let’s talk eggs. Eggs are one of my favorite things to eat. They’re a cheap source of protein, they’re super easy to make when you want a quick meal, and they fit easily on top of most breads (tortillas, rice, toast, pasta) and most veggies (potatoes, asparagus, beans, peppers, and MORE). Unfortunately, I still hear
Let dessert just be dessert
As we start the new year, I am bracing myself for what I know is coming. In an effort to stick to their 2018 resolutions, people everywhere will try to make their desserts…”healthy.” “Can I use low-fat cream cheese instead of regular in that recipe?” “Can I use applesauce instead of sugar in those muffins?”
A Mountain Weekend
Sometimes a girl just needs a mountain getaway with her gal pals. In my case, as usual, it was less mountain-focused and more food and drink-focused. *Shrugs* I know what I like. Last weekend I spent the weekend in Asheville with two wonderful friends who I hadn’t seen since leaving Madison last year. BUT before