Evidence-based nutrition information regarding popular topics to help other moms prioritize their health through healthy eating. Posts designed to clear up any misinformation that seems to be all over the internet, as well as inspire other moms to prioritize their nutrition.
Meal planning can be exhausting, but it is widely known that cooking meals at home is much healthier than eating out. When you don’t have a plan, these are some easy, last minute dinners you can cook instead of opting to order in. Striving for a healthy diet that isn’t always perfect is part of […]
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Making cottage cheese pasta sauce just makes sense. Its creamy, subtle flavor profile works well with most pasta dishes while increasing the protein content. This post includes a decadent butternut squash pasta sauce recipe perfect for a fall or winter comfort dish. The crispy pancetta with the rich cottage cheese butternut squash blend combines both sweet
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If you’re intentional with what foods you are eating, consuming 100 grams of protein per day can be a realistic goal – it just may require some additional planning. This post will discuss how to do just that with three sample meal plans, a list of high protein foods, and tips to increase protein intake throughout
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Here’s a healthy twist on a traditional macaroni and cheese – in this recipe, I combine the “hidden veggie” trick with the addition of cottage cheese for extra protein. If you’re looking for equal parts tasty and healthy – give this cottage cheese mac and cheese a try! This recipe is a part of my “busy
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If you’re looking for a unique smoothie, packed with nutrients and using the viral whipped cottage cheese, this recipe is for you! This dark cherry cottage cheese smoothie tastes just like cheesecake. It’s creamy and decadent, while still being healthy – and contains 15 grams of protein without any protein powder! In under 5 minutes, you
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High protein snacks improve satiety, help with weight management, and can increase our overall protein intake. It can be difficult to meet this minimum daily requirement for protein, especially as a vegetarian. This post contains over 20 high protein snacks (with at least 5 grams of protein) that are relatively simple to make and keep in
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In the realm of nutrition and wellness, with all of the “gluten-free”, “low-carb” diets – you don’t often hear about restricting protein. In fact, it’s quite the opposite- how is it that we can increase our protein intake? That’s because protein is vital not only for physiological reasons, but also for our mood, satiety, and
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Wondering what you should and shouldn’t eat during pregnancy? What are the best prenatal supplements to take, and why? It’s not always easy to find the answers on google. This post is a comprehensive overview of pregnancy nutrition, including some of the best prenatal supplements for pregnant women. Pregnancy guidelines vary depending on the country
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Whether you’re looking for a smoothie that fuels your day, provides some extra nutrients where you are lacking, or supports your fitness goals- this powerhouse banana protein smoothie does it all. Due to the carbohydrate, protein, fat, and nutrient content of this smoothie, it could replace a meal or count as a delicious snack. It
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The power bowl is the queen of throw together meals. Whether you’re short on time, or sick of meal planning every week- power bowls are quick, easy, and full of nutrients as long as you understand the basis of them. This post consists of not only recipe ideas, but includes the fundamentals of how to
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