A health and wellness blog written by a dietitian, inspired by nutritious food, holistic skincare, and wellness routines
No doubt I’m very into sunscreen. Especially Acne Safe Sunscreens. Protecting yourself from the sun is oh-so important. But you already knew that. Not only does regular sunscreen use prevent sunburns, it also helps defend us against the UVA/UVB rays that cause oxidative damage, premature wrinkles, discoloration, skin cancer, and sun spots. …
It’s no secret that I’m down for a good cookie. Not enough fingers to count the number of these cookies I’ve eaten in the PB version. So why the need for a cashew version? Well, it’s pretty simple. Point blank –> peanut butter breaks me out. Appetizing. Nothing …
I know…snooze –> I made a salad. Totally get it. I get it, even though it’s a Creamy Chickpea Kale Salad. People hate salads. Salad expectations are low and there are a million other ways to get your veggies in. After all, it’s hard to get excited when you have a …
Can we just talk about how hungry food blogging makes me for a sec? Like I literally whipped up a batch of this Spring Vegetable Spaghetti Carbonara two hours ago. Got it going, snapped a few pics, stuffed my face, and now I’m just trying to get it out to you. Really …
We’re talking real simple today. Like easy egg salad sandwich simple. Do you ever just get a craving for the basics? Well here’s the deal, I needed an easy egg salad sandwich. Why? Because. I’m getting real creative with my recipes around here. Following my heart and the heart wants …
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve made this Instant Pot Paleo Zuppa Toscana. This soup is hands down THE soup of the moment for me. Literally, THE MOMENT, I’m eating it for lunch right now. This hearty soup has saved the day more than once. I’ve literally made 3 batches …
Breaking out my recipe for theeeee Best Walnut Banana Bread! Why have I waited so long to share this little delight with you all? After all, Walnut Banana Bread was my breakfast staple for the longest time. But as of late, I haven’t thought much about it. If I had to …
Whatever you call them, nutrition bars, granola bars, energy bars, or protein bars, our world is obsessed with them. I mean that is why we’ve got a post on the Top 6 Nutrition Bars of 2019. With the ease and convenience of a nutrition bar, it’s hard not to love them. A …
Every. Single. Year. I see people stressing during the holidays. We stress over money. Stress about the gifts we NEED to buy. We lose our cool and mental sanity. And more often than not, I see people freak out about holiday weight gain. We give ourselves anxiety about all these things …
Brrrrrr…is it cold outside or is that just me? Technically, it’s still fall. And technically we are still a week out from winter. But truthfully, it feels like the dead of winter. No amount of Christmas light cheer, fuzzy socks, or even my favorite peppermint tea can keep me warm. Sure, this …
It’s pretty common for me to take bit of flack when it comes to my healthy eating habits, especially from my family. After all, dietitians are better known as the food police. (Insert eye-roll here). I’m often the butt of many healthy eating memes that get sent my way. My sister is always on …
We’re not messing around here. I’m going to keep the pumpkin spice flowing around here, starting with this Pumpkin Spice Chia Seed Pudding. The weather may not know what season it is around here, but I sure do! One day it’s 40 degrees and the next we are pushing 90. I can’t decide …
Fall has finally arrived at SLN! That’s right, pumpkin spice season is here and so are our Pumpkin Almond Butter Blondies! I’ve been holding out on the pumpkin everything train. Midwest winter are literally the worst so I’ve been holding on to summer as long as I can. Thus far, the only fall inspired …
Simple Scrambled Egg Muffins to the rescue! And rescue me they did. This time of year is always hectic for me. The hubby works crazy long hours, seven days a week. I’m still a sucker and make sure to pack his lunch on a daily basis. However, this time of year, it’s more than …
Football season is upon us! That means you need a good dip to serve up alongside your favorite team. Look no further, you’ve gotta try this Jalapeño Lime Almond Dip! Football season is all about football and appetizers. However, I’ve been feeling a bit left out. Over the last summer, I’ve struggled when it …