Why Kombucha?  Probiotics! Probiotics, or “good bacteria,” are still hot.  My go-to sources of probiotics are yogurt, kefir, kombucha, and supplements.   “Food first” is any dietitian-nutritionist’s mantra, and the ideal way to go for whatever it is we’re trying to obtain in our diet, but that can be tough.  In fact, we’re learning that […]

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I often get asked what the best ways to “boost” the immune system are.  ‘Tis the season for colds and flu, so I figured this would be a good time to let you know some of my favorite tips for getting and staying healthy. Soap  You’ve heard this one before (well, you probably heard all […]

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I hope you all had a fun and festive 4th of July weekend!  I’m excited to be a guest blogger on 100 Days of Real Food.  Lisa and her family also live in the Charlotte, NC area.  Their blog is a great resource of real food recipes and tips. They decided to feature the ketchup recipe […]

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These Whole Wheat Apple Walnut Chia Seed Muffins have been our go-to after school and lunchbox snack lately.  (They’re even great for a grab-and-go breakfast.)  They’re quick and easy, whole grain and packed with fiber and omega-3s.  They’re made with real maple syrup instead of sugar.  They’re egg-free, so allergy-friendly AND I can let my […]

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Here’s the link to today’s new Charlotte Today segment! I was also on the Charlotte Today show back in 2012 demonstrating some of my favorite DIY (do-it-yourself), copycat, make-your-own recipes.  People were looking to eat more whole, less processed, real foods, with fewer ingredients and fewer unnecessary additives like preservatives or artificial colors, sweeteners, or flavors.  We made clean, healthier versions […]

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Recipe: DIY Homemade Granola  (a sample recipe from The DIY Kitchen Cookbook) Why DIY? Store bought granola is expensive.  It’s often overly-sweetened & coated in oil, making it even higher in calories (& not always the good kind).  When you DIY, you can add in whatever fruit & nuts you like, or make it high in […]

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Give your kids the brain power they need to do their best this school year!  Help your child thrive.  Optimize their immunity and enhance their ability to focus.  Check out the benefits of DHA, EPA & GLA.  And a recent study has even shown that DHA can also help kids improve the length & quality of […]

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Ever wonder how to make pizza on the grill? August is the perfect time to whip up a grill pizza!  No need to heat the oven on a hot summer day.  And topped with fresh heirloom tomatoes & basil leaves (chilled glass of white wine optional), there will be no need to leave your back yard. Here’s […]

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First, let me say this: the way to get your kids to truly enjoy & appreciate vegetables now and as adults is for them to see them as they are, in all their glory–let them grow them in a pot or garden, visit the produce aisle or farmers’ market with you, help you prepare them, […]

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This is the part of winter where it starts to get long.  Holidays are over & we’re longing for spring (or at least a vacation to Florida).  Here’s something fun to try to keep the winter spirit going, perfect for after playing in the snow!  Make a snowman pizza for a fun snow day activity… […]

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