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Soy-Marinated Steak Tacos with Nectarine Corn Salsa

Enjoy the nutrition and health benefits of lean beef with these juicy soy-marinated steak tacos topped with a colorful and nutritious nectarine corn salsa brimming with the flavors of summer. Pin the Recipe By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by The Beef Checkoff and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was…

Menu Plan Monday: Week of July 27, 2015

A rough week with the kids, summer produce recipes, links you’ll love, and this week’s menu plan.  Hey everyone! Hope you all had a good weekend. Last week was a doozy – we had a visit to the ER Monday night after one of my daughters fell from a swing set at a play date (thankfully she’s ok, but the…

Menu Plan Monday: Week of July 20, 2015

Summer desserts Pinterest board, #MomRDChat Twitter chat, #LinkLove, and this week’s Menu Plan Monday! Happy Monday everyone! Things are getting a little back to normal here – at least until the craziness of August arrives. Speaking of which, I can’t believe we’re nearing the end of July. Why does the summer always go by so fast?! I don’t get it!…

Summer Chicken Kebabs with Herb Sauce

Veggie and protein-packed, these chicken kebabs with herb sauce are the perfect summer dinner on the grill! | Pin this Recipe I was compensated for writing the original article and developing the recipe found in the July 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…

Fresh Salmon Ceviche with Cucumbers and Radishes

Tender salmon is paired with crunchy cucumbers and radishes in a zesty citrus marinade to make a ceviche that is easy to prepare and looks gourmet!   One of my favorite appetizers at Spanish restaurants is ceviche. I love the combination of zesty citrus flavors and fresh fish, along with the usual spicy kick from a hot pepper that’s cooled…

Menu Plan Monday: Week of July 13, 2015

Why I’m happy the weekend is over, plus this week’s Link Love and Menu Plan Monday Did everyone have a great weekend?! I love summer weekends with barbecues, swimming, and hanging out with friends. When the sun is shining and the sky is blue there’s nothing better. We had our share of all that this weekend, but I was still…

Menu Plan Monday: Week of May 25, 2015

Memorial Day Weekend recap, link love, and this week’s Menu Plan Monday! Happy Memorial Day! Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend and enjoyed some fun, sun, and good eats like we did. Despite waking up Friday morning with a sore throat, our first barbecue of the season Saturday afternoon was a success! We started with watermelon salsa and homemade guacamole…

5 Healthy Habits for Memorial Day Weekend

Celebrate the start of summer on the right foot with these 5 healthy habits for Memorial Day Weekend. Pin These Tips For most, Memorial Day marks the start of summer and with it the season of barbecues, picnics and festive gatherings with friends and family. If this brings chips and dip, burgers and hot dogs, and ice cold beer to…

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…

8 Tips for Washing Fruits & Vegetables

Post written by Tiana Yom, MPH, CHES In recent years, the United States has had several large outbreaks of illness caused by contaminated fruits and vegetables — including spinach, tomatoes, and lettuce. As fresh produce can be contaminated in various ways, the FDA recommends to choose produce that isn’t bruised or damaged, and make sure that pre-cut items — such as…