nutrition
My Sweet Olivia, You Were Worth It All
In a nutshell, I was wildly unprepared for child birth. But let's start with the good stuff, shall we? I had an amazing pregnancy. No morning sickness, no complications, stable blood pressures, weight gain was textbook healthy, continued rock climbing and practicing...
Pumpkin Spice Yogurt Bowl
Pumpkin Spice Yogurt BowlsA delicious and healthy way to welcome fall. Servings 1Ready In: 5 minutesGood For: meal or snack Pumpkin Spice & Everything NiceEmbrace the flavors of fall and honor your body with nutrition by making yourself this pumpkin spice...
Good News: “Plant-Based” Does Not Mean “Vegan!”
As a dietitian who promotes plant-based eating, I often notice that some people use "vegan" and "plant-based" interchangeably when they are indeed different: Vegan: No animal products in the diet whatsoever including meat, seafood, dairy, honey, and sometimes yeast....
Oven “Fried” Okra + Honey Dijon Dipping Sauce
If you're from the south, live in the south, or have indulged in southern cuisine, then you know how central okra is to eatin' in the south. It's typically eaten battered and fried but we all know that eating lots of fried stuff makes us feel like crap, makes us...
Curry Chicken Salad Wraps
I've made this curry chicken salad in the past and it's always been a crowd pleaser. There's something about the savory and warm flavor of curry married with the sweetness of apples and creaminess of the mayo-yogurt combo that pleases the palate. This time I added...
Creamy Polenta with Spring Veggies + Health Benefits of Asparagus
Do you like asparagus? I can't keep my hands off the stuff. Especially since it's been on sale for the past 2 weeks. It's usually pretty pricey so during most of the year I only cook it once a month or so. But since it's starting to feel a bit more like Spring here in...
My Personal Food Journey: From Dieting to Orthorexia to Food Freedom
If you follow my blog or social media accounts then you know how I feel about dieting -- I'm not a fan. Not only does it cause a vicious cycle of weight loss and gain which can damage your health, but it also ruins your relationship with food. Living life within the...
Blackened Fish Tacos with Red Cabbage & Avocado Crema
Ya'll, these are the best tacos I've created yet. While I used salmon, you can use any fish you like. I like salmon mostly because it tastes amazing to me, but also because it's rich in Omega-3 fats which help to reduce inflammation in the body. Inflammation...
Cook With Me TV – A Live Stream Cooking Network run by Dietitians
Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed a little time with family and friends these past few holidays and are finding yourself comfortably settling into a new year. I for one have had some major changes in my work life so entering into the new year has been more exciting...
Can You Do Me A Favor?
Hi There! I am looking to expand the services I provide through The Fresh Beet and I would like to learn a little more about you as a Fresh Beet follower. What type of information and services do you look to TFB for? If you could be so kind as to answer these 8...
Our Wellness Workshop is Back on the Books!
Hey, Y'all! I am excited to announce that I'll be partnering up with motivational speaker and author, Bryan Ganey, to put on a nutrition workshop in the Charleston area. We originally had this planned back in September but Hurricane Irma decided otherwise. We've since...
Practical Mindful Eating Tips from 4 Registered Dietitians
The concept of mindful eating has been around for a long time but lately, we're hearing more about it as health professionals share its message on their social media networks with hopes of improving our connection with the eating experience. What exactly does mindful...