June 2019 Athens Nutrition Newsletter Morsel of the Month Maybe you have been hesitant to meal prep because you don’t want to eat the same thing all week. Or maybe you don’t know what you’ll be in the mood for on Wednesday when you’re cooking on Sunday. That doesn’t mean you have to abandon your …
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Oatmeal instead of flour is the base for these gooey, dense mini muffin bites. By pulsing rolled oats in a food processor, you create a gluten-free (if using gluten-free oats) whole grain oat flour that gives these little treats a nutty taste and chewy texture. Grab a few for breakfast or munch on one or …
Eating healthier can be fast, easy and delicious, you just need a little bit of time early in the week to get organized. I find prepping by food group (ingredient) is the easiest way for me to pull together healthy meals during the week. Select the foods you want to prep within each food group: …
Prepping By Food Group on the Weekend for Fast Meals During the Week Read More »
If you, like millions of Americans, have tried to lose weight only to watch the scale rebound within a few months, then intuitive eating might be for you. Intuitive eating allows you to break free from the diet mentality of restrictions and frustrations. It brings you back to sensible eating, eating when hungry and stopping …
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I hesitated about adding this recipe to the blog because of the long list of ingredients. However, if you cook frequently, you’re likely to have most of these ingredients in your pantry. The recipe itself is very easy and it’s a much lighter alternative to take-out Indian food. For a vegetarian option, substitute tofu for …
I don’t know about you, but I love this time of year! The flowers are blooming and the blistery cold of the winter is finally behind us. But Spring does have one downfall… allergies! The flowers may be pretty to look at but that yellow pollen you see on your car can cause stuffy noses, …
You’ve probably noticed a series of posts using cashew milk and cashew cream. Since I made both of them a few days ago, I’ve been playing with different recipes. Although you can find thousands of chia seed pudding recipes online, I thought is was worth posting one more. This little pudding is naturally sweet and …
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Sweet potato toasts are a nutrient packed alternative to regular toast. Oblong slices of sweet potato are roasted in the oven (just until tender), cooled then toasted in the toaster when ready to eat. Top them with anything you would put on your toast; almond butter, avocado slices, eggs, or smoked salmon. For this recipe, …
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