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In my house, we eat chili all year long, and this Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili is no exception. It's hearty and delicious, and when you set out a bunch of toppings like diced avocado, shredded cheese, cilantro, and plain Greek yogurt, everyone can customize their own savory bowls. Lucky for me, my family loves cilantro, but if you're in the I-hate-cilantro camp, feel free to leave it out, or switch to parsley. This vegetarian (and vegan, if you ...
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Barley & Chickpea Stew: Simple, Affordable, Nourishing, and Delicious
I live in New England, so when summer turns to fall (which often is abrupt and a shock to the system), I turn my attention from salads—which sustain my family all summer long—to soups and stews. One of our favorite ...
Tuna, Apple, and Carrot Salad + 5 Easy Fruit and Vegetable Hacks
This recipe for Tuna, Apple, and Carrot Salad is not your grandmother’s tuna salad. This updated version of old-fashioned tuna salad calls for a convenient can of tuna (you could also boneless, skinless pink salmon, which is rich in omega-3 ...
Egg & Kale Dinner Muffins
September is Family Meals Month, so let's celebrate with a recipe you can quickly assemble with and for your kids or grandkids. There are two magic ingredients in this recipe: Eggs and kale. Both contain lutein, a carotenoid antioxidant that ...
Tart Cherry, Walnut, and Sunflower Seed Cookies
Try these gluten-free, better-for-you cookies made with whole grain oats, almond flour, dried tart cherries, sunflower seeds, and walnuts. The sweetness in these cookies comes from 1/3 cup honey, dried tart cherries, and half a ripe banana. (For more of ...
Dietitian’s Top Nutritional Superstars in the Supermarket Center Aisles
Have you heard the advice to "shop the perimeter of the supermarket" and “avoid” the center aisles. This advice can be confusing, especially at a time when shoppers are gravitating to those middle aisles for budget-friendly, shelf-stable ingredients like canned ...
Farmers’ Market Ratatouille
When your farmers' market is brimming with tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplant, basil, and zucchini then it's time to make ratatouille. This classic French one-pot dish brings out the finest flavors of summer and early fall ... and it's surprisingly easy ...
3 Habits to Support a Healthy Brain
June is Brain Health Month, a time to focus on the brain-body connection and make sure we are doing what we can to feel our best and keep our “brain health” at its best. My dad is 91 and experiencing ...
Zero-Waste Garden Green Smoothie | Using Produce That Might Otherwise Go to Waste
How many times have you had a handful of wilted baby spinach, half a cucumber, or an over-ripe banana hanging around your kitchen, and how many times have you had to toss those items? Food waste is real; the average ...
I’m a registered dietitian nutritionist, and I’ve been passionate about healthy food, family nutrition, and vibrant living for over 30 years. Helping you, your family, and the people around you discover the joy of wholesome and delicious food is not just my job—it’s my mission.
