Get the essence of fall when you bite into this healthier, nut free, dairy free pumpkin bread, scented with cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. In eighth grade my classmates and I were allowed to take a cooking elective. This was long before I was interested in becoming a dietitian. I certainly never thought I would be a cookbook author and…
Forget about the PSL! A piece of this pumpkin spice baked oatmeal with pecans and raisins is all you need to start the morning this fall! Pin the Recipe It’s October and that means all things pumpkin are here! Pumpkin picking, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pancakes, and of course the infamous PSL (not up on the lingo? That’s the Pumpkin Spice…
This fall, wake up to a stack of these healthier pumpkin pancakes made with whole grains, aromatic spices, honey, and 100% pure pumpkin puree. Pin this Recipe This page contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. What would autumn be without all things pumpkin?! Now that fall is officially here, it’s time to start cooking and baking with…
Pin this Recipe Enjoy pumpkin beyond dessert with this creamy, yogurt-based pumpkin sauce, a delicious coating for ravioli or your favorite pasta. This post was originally sponsored by Chobani as part of an ongoing partnership. I was compensated for my time, but as always all opinions are my own. This page contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. Pumpkin…
Q: Nutritionally, is there a difference between eating pumpkin seeds and/or taking pumpkin seed oil? I take this to keep uric acid down and prevent gout. – Glenn A: Hi Glenn, I have never heard of a link between pumpkin seeds or pumpkin seed oil and uric acid, nor has there been any research that I could find showing a…
This holiday season share how your family makes memories with milk for a chance to win awesome prizes. Plus, try my recipe for easy, 3-ingredient microwave hot chocolate! This post was written in partnership with American Dairy Association North East. I only work with brands and organizations that I believe in and, as always, all opinions are my own. This…
Add some zest and spice to a Thanksgiving classic with this lower-sugar, vegan, and gluten-free Orange-Ginger Cranberry Sauce. *Updated November 2020. Originally published November 2012* Cranberry sauce is a staple on most Thanksgiving tables, and it certainly was in my house growing up – who else has memories of jellied canned cranberry sauce jiggling around on a plate in a perfectly…
Take meal planning off your to-do list and choose from a week’s worth of easy and healthy pantry meals your whole family will enjoy. This post was written in partnership with USA Pulses. I only work with brands and organizations that I believe in and as always all opinions are my own. This page also contains affiliate links. See below for…
February is all about love and what better way to show some to yourself than by enjoying heart-healthy foods and recipes! *Originally published February 2015. Updated February 2020* Pin this Post Heart disease and stroke are two of the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Americans suffer 1.5 million heart…
Keep this Thanksgiving survival guide by your side with 10 tips to help you have a healthier Thanksgiving and start to the holiday season. Pin this Post *Originally published November 2016. Updated November 2019* Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday – it’s a day to give thanks, spend time with friends and family, and of course eat! A traditional Thanksgiving meal made up…
Homemade unsweetened applesauce with cinnamon is quick and easy to make, has just two ingredients, and no added sugar. Make it the traditional way on the stovetop more quickly in the Instant Pot. This page contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. Guess what?! I have another apple recipe for you today* and this time it’s one I…
