Menu Plan Monday: Week of May 18, 2015

This week’s Menu Plan Monday plus eating right for your sight, words not to use when talking about food, french toast cups, and recipes with strawberries! Happy Monday everyone! It’s chilly and rainy here today, but yesterday felt like SUMMER! It was hot, hot, hot, so we broke out the sprinkler and the girls had a blast running through the…

Asparagus Mint Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Get in the spirit of spring and wake up your taste buds with this Asparagus Mint Salad! Pin the Recipe I was compensated for writing the original article and developing the recipe found in the May 2015 issue of Today’s Dietitian. I was not compensated for sharing the column or magazine with readers on my blog. All opinions are my…

5 Foods for Women’s Health + Recipe Roundup

Celebrate National Women’s Health Week by eating better with foods and recipes that are especially nutritious for women!  This post was written by Nutritioulicious contributor Tiana Yom, MPH, CHES This week we are celebrating National Women’s Health Week (#NWHW), which takes place every year in May with the goal to empower women to make their health a priority. Women of all…

Menu Plan Monday: Week of May 11, 2015

 This week’s Menu Plan Monday plus food myths, tips for loving your body, getting your kids to eat better, and more! Hope everyone had a great weekend and a special Mother’s Day! Yesterday I saw so many beautiful photos of families on Instagram and Facebook – I especially loved the vintage pics of my friends as kids with their parents!…

Mixed Berry Yogurt Smoothie

Packed with nutrition and flavor, this creamy mixed berry yogurt smoothie is perfect for the morning or a refreshing afternoon snack. Pin the Recipe   I am a paid consultant with Meta and was compensated for this post. Opinions are my own. Smoothies have been a hit across social media platforms for quite a while now, but so far I…

Spiced Plum Cauliflower Rice {Recipe ReDux}

Spiced Plum Cauliflower Rice is a Nutritioulicious sweet and savory side dish that will satisfy all the senses and help support healthy bones. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Dried Plum Board and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. As I mentioned earlier this…

Diet Doesn’t Have to be a 4-Letter Word

Celebrate International No Diet Day with moderation, self-love and positivity I’m a nutrition consultant for various food and beverage companies, but my opinions are my own. DIET: Food and drink regularly provided or consumed; habitual nourishment. When you hear the word diet, is the definition above what comes to mind or is it the image of a plate of salad greens…

Menu Plan Monday: Week of May 4, 2015

Celebrate May with nutritious and delicious recipes and links you’ll love! Happy May everyone! We’re starting the first week of May with 70-80 degree weather here in NY! So happy it’s finally nice out. Now if only this darn cold would go away  😕 There’s a lot to celebrate in May: National Celiac Awareness Month, Cinco de Mayo, International No…

Gluten Free Dining Out Without Stress

This May, celebrate National Celiac Awareness Month with a stress-free, nutritious and delicious gluten-free dining out experience! In honor of National Celiac Awareness Month, which takes place every year in May, today we have a special guest post by Nicole Cogan, founder of NoBread.com, a website to give restaurant diners a convenient resource for ordering gluten free. If you’re following…

5 Snacks for a Balanced Break

Take a break in your day and enjoy a snack that balances taste and nutrition and will keep you satisfied between meals.    This post is sponsored by Sargento Foods. I was compensated for my time and received samples of their Balanced Breaks snacks. All thoughts and opinions are 100% honest and my own. I don’t know about you, but…

Menu Plan Monday: Week of April 27, 2015

Link love and this week’s Menu Plan Monday including baked falafel, rosemary-roasted cauliflower, chicken burgers, and salmon sticks! Happy Monday everyone! Hope you had a fabulous weekend! We spent ours visiting friends in Baltimore, which was tons of fun for the kids. We visited the national aquarium, saw a wedding in the inner harbor, and the girls had their first…