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Praise for Nutritious and Delicious Nuts!

Join the fan club as flavorful and nutritious nuts finally get the praise they deserve! Disclosure: Nuts.com provided me with the infographic below, but I was not compensated for this post and all opinions are my own.  It most likely doesn’t surprise you to hear that nuts are a healthy addition to any diet. But for some people, the idea of…

Spring Clean Your Body with these 4 Foods

Get ready for spring with these 4 naturally detoxifying foods – no gimmicks necessary! This post was written by Nutritioulicious contributor Tiana Yom, MPH, CHES Diet trends come and go, but one has had staying power for a few years now: detox diets and cleanses. “Detoxing” has been touted to help with weight loss, increase energy, and rid the body of…

Menu Plan Monday: Week of March 23, 2015

Recipes and links I loved from last week and this week’s Menu Plan Monday! Before we get to the links I loved from last week, just a reminder to check out this month’s Recipe ReDux post, which was posted over the weekend and has over 50 Cook Once, Eat Twice recipes, including my Roasted Chicken with Fennel, Carrots, and Dried…

Menu Plan Monday: Week of March 16, 2015

This week’s Menu Plan Monday and highlights from last week!  At this time last week, I was sitting by a pool in Punta Cana, watching my little girls swim, enjoying the sun shining, and the luxurious feeling of warmth on my skin. That’s why you didn’t find a Menu Plan Monday last week, or any other posts for that matter!…

Butternut Sage Risotto Balls with Lemon Honey Drizzle {Recipe ReDux}

These savory brown rice balls filled with butternut squash, fresh sage, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese are an indulgent side dish or hors d’oeuvre not to be missed!  By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by USA Rice Federation and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time….

5 Reasons to Love Artichokes this Spring!

Spring is the season for beautiful artichokes, which are full of nutrition and flavor. Find out why you should love artichokes now!  Pin this Post It’s Spring, which means that the season to love artichokes is finally here! While many of us think of artichokes as a vegetable, they are actually thistles, which are a group of flowering plants characterized by leaves…

Menu Plan Monday: Week of March 2, 2015

 Celebrate National Nutrition Month® in March and Bite Into a Healthy Menu Plan Monday! Welcome to March! The snow is still falling in NY, but we are having a heat wave today with 35 degree F temps – woohoo! I think it’s an understatement to say that we’re excited for spring around here. What better way to get in the mood…

Heart Health and Hearty Beef & Vegetable Stew

Celebrate Heart Health Month and do your heart and taste buds a favor by savoring this hearty beef and vegetable stew!  Pin the Recipe Beef gets an underserved bad rap when it comes to health, especially heart health. However, research shows that a heart-healthy diet and lifestyle that includes lean beef (like in this hearty beef and vegetable stew!) can…

Boosting Plant-Based Foods + Beet Hummus Recipe

Plant-based foods are good for the whole body! Get some from homemade almond butter and roasted beet hummus, both chock full of nutrients and easy to make! Today I have a guest post from my colleague and friend, Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE. I was first acquainted with Melissa when I wrote and edited articles for her site SuperKids Nutrition. She…

Menu Plan Monday: Week of February 9, 2015

Some of my favorite posts from last week and this week’s Menu Plan Monday In case you’re not up to date on my tweets and Facebook posts (btw, what are you waiting for?!), I wanted to highlight a few of my favorite posts, articles, and recipes from last week. Take a look and then check out our Nutritioulicious menu for this week!…

Improve your Health and Wellness in the New Year

Embrace the New Year by reflecting on the past and making small improvements to your health and wellness in the year ahead.  This post is sponsored by the General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition. I was compensated for my time, but all opinions are my own.  A new year means time to reflect on the past and move…