A health and wellness blog written by a dietitian, inspired by nutritious food, holistic skincare, and wellness routines
Key Lime Pie Protein Smoothie —> The solution to a nutritious breakfast when you are on the run. Or when you just want a nutritious, sweet treat. Your call. I don’t know about you, but my mornings have been unusually hectic lately. There hasn’t been much time for me to sit down and …
Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes! You read that right. We’ve got a sheet pan meal heading your way. Let’s just say I was trying to do you a solid. Or maybe I was trying to do myself a solid. You bet, it’s MEAL PREP day! Honestly, I have …
Welcome back! Can you believe we are just over a week into March. I probably put this off long enough. Did you know March is National Nutrition Month ®? This year, we’re focusing on ways to “Go Further with Food.” But what does that really mean? Trust me, I asked myself the same question at …
Busy, busy, busy is all I can say. I’ve been running around like a mad man for the last few weeks. Can you relate? Between starting a new job, having the hubby out on business for the next couple months, dealing with car insurance, and trying to keep up with the blog, I need some …
No, I’m not particularly afraid of typical cookie dough. I don’t worry too much about catching salmonella from the raw egg. Additionally, I don’t steer clear of gluten and butter. But, when an opportunity to make something more nutritious comes along, you take it. Especially when you can make cookie dough suited to those steering …
Self Care Refresh Did you have a chance to check out our article Wellness: Using Self Care to Nourish Beyond Food? In our article last week, we chatted a bit about wellness and self-care. One of the main take-aways was realizing that wellness is multi-dimensional, seven dimensions more specifically. Here I refer to the dimensions …
I’ll admit, I’ve been all about the quick dinner these days. In all honesty, my drive for cooking has been pretty absent the last couple weeks. And, if you know me, this is pretty out of character. The last few weeks have crazy to say the least. I’ve been doing my best to take my …
This weather lately is making me stir crazy for spring and summer. We’ve been blessed up here with a few 60 degree days which is pretty amazing for February up here in the Midwest. Sunshine and a warm breeze was just what I needed. I’m sure you can relate to the need for some nice …
Happy Friyay all! It’s another Friday in Lent over here at the Wagner household. That means we are sticking to meatless dishes every Friday until easter. I’m trying to go beyond fish for every meal. Sometimes it feels like we are having fish all the time. Do you feel the same? Growing up, one …
I am a meatball girl you guys. Meatballs in my spaghetti, meatballs on my sub, meatballs appetizers; meatballs are my jam. Normally, you’ll be able to find a few bags in my freezer. You’ll even find a variety of homestyle, Italian, and vegan. I don’t discriminate with meatballs. But, I must admit, I don’t …
By: Stephanie Wagner, RDN, LDN Most people assume that eating right and moving more is their ticket to wellness. If you eat all your fruits and veggies, maintain a healthy weight, and build up your fitness, you will be well. All these things provide the structure we need to build our wellness. Self Care …
Over the last couple months, I’ve had a great response to my original Instant Pot yogurt recipe. Would you believe that was my very first attempt at an Instant Pot recipe?! If you don’t have a pressure cooker yet, you need one in your life. Since the original was so successful, I thought why not …
It’s Fat Tuesday people! What are you snacking on. If you’re straight out of ideas, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve got my day all planned out. Since I failed on my morning plans, which consisted of stuffing my face with a Paczki (Polish donut), I better keep my plans tonight. I’ve been …
Can you believe Valentine’s day is right around the corner?! By that, I really mean tomorrow. Are you a slacker? I’m totally a slacker. I wasn’t really thinking of what to bake. To be honest, I was more worried about Fat Tuesday. Can you relate? I’m really into the big feast before Ash Wednesday. This …
Is there anything better than a mid-week sheet pan meal? Easy meal prep, minimal dishes, delicious dinner…I think not! My week days have gotten busier lately, I’m sure you can relate. With that said, more sheet pan meals are a must. They make cooking and clean up a breeze. In the midst of trying to …