Cheeseburger Salad
The Cheeseburger Salad If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I really love a good […]
Nutrition Periodization for Youth Athletes
What is Nutrition Periodization? Periodization in training and in sports is a common practice. It is how an athlete prepares
Easy Hot Honey Salmon Bowls
Easy Hot Honey Salmon Bowls are a requested meal in my house. Everyone loves them and they are so easy
Sundried Tomato, Chicken & Chickpea Soup
What am I loving about this soup right now? Protein and fiber—24 grams of protein and almost 6 grams of
Green Asian-Inspired Chicken Bowl
You can probably see why I called this the GREEN Asian-Inspired Chicken bowl. I love the different shades of green.
Buffalo Chicken Broccoli Slaw Salad
My inspiration comes from everywhere. I especially love to get inspiration from the grocery store, pre-made salad bar. This Buffalo
Caprese with a Kick Salad
There couldn’t be a more perfect summer salad. The Caprese salad is a quintessential recipe to have in your recipe
10 Best Snacks for Backpacks
We are getting close parents — it’s almost time to go back to school. That means the grind is happening
Are Sports Drinks OK for Young Athletes?
The sports drink. Woven into America’s youth sports culture, much like fruit gummies and Cheetos. The overconsumption and misuse of
Teens and Caffeine
With the rise of the designer energy drink, it’s hard to distinguish what’s good and what’s bad. Remember, back in
Should Teens Take Vitamin D?
The sunshine vitamin, vitamin D, gets a lot of attention during the winter months, and for good reason. It’s hard
Track Season Nutrition
It’s spring and that means it’s track season. Whether your young athlete is a sprinter, in track events, or choosing
Does Your Teen Need Protein Powder
Teens and Protein Powder Sports supplements are estimated by some market research firms to be a $42 billion/year industry, with some anticipating
Creamy Chicken and Peas Pasta Salad
Another day, another salad, as I like to say. My happy place is a bunch of good food all mixed
Loaded Cauliflower Salad
If you’re not sure what the “loaded” part of this Loaded Cauliflower Salad is, the name comes from loaded baked
Creamy Sundried Tomato, Kale & Chickpeas
I feel pretty masterful in the kitchen with minimal time. A well-stocked pantry and a few essentials always available in
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
I’m not sure there has ever been a hummus I didn’t like. Years ago, I did recipe development for LIVESTRONG
Cauliflower and Chickpea Coconut Curry
In my continuing quest to eat as many vegetables as possible in a day, please welcome the delicious Cauliflower and
Ground Beef Taco Bowls
If you’ve ever wondered what types of meals wind up in the regular rotation in my house, wonder no more.
Pumpkin Bread
In all my years of blogging, I’ve never posted a recipe for pumpkin bread. I make a lot of muffins
White Bean, Tuna, and Castelvetrano Olive Salad
Some of my favorite ingredients come together in a beautiful color palette. White bean, tuna, and Castelvetrano Olive Salad is
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Smoky Red Pepper Pesto
It’s all about the sauce people. A salad is just a bunch of vegetables until it meets the sauce. This
Cauliflower and Farro Chopped Salad
Welcome to my new obsession, the Cauliflower and Farro Chopped Salad. This is a keeper recipe, especially if you are