by Nicole Olen, RDN | Aug 28, 2020 | Family, Fruits & Veggies, Healthy Eating
It’s back to school time! Back to routine, back to fuller schedules, and back to healthier eating… if it was lost over this quarantine summer. Striving to get the whole family eating better is such a great thing to work on with your kids. Building healthier habits...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | Jul 21, 2020 | Carbs, Fats, Fruits & Veggies, Healthy Eating, Protein, RDN
You may have heard the term “macros” thrown around when referencing a style of eating. When “counting your macros”… people are just watching the MACRONUTRIENTS they consume AKA = Carbohydrates, Proteins, & Fats! You want to have an appropriate balance of all...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | Jun 19, 2020 | Carbs, Diets, Fruits & Veggies, Healthy Eating, Protein
Snacking is ESSENTIAL. When you go too long without eating, you get HANGRY… which leads to snacking hard later in the day & overeating at your next meal. This can lead to stomach pain, bloat, & sluggishness in the long run. So, how can you successfully...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | May 16, 2020 | Carbs, Fats, Fruits & Veggies, Healthy Eating, Meal Prep, Recipe
Breakfast is over, and now you get to look forward to LUNCH! The midday meal can be HECTIC, especially if not planned out. Just like breakfast, you want to choose a meal filled with quality carbohydrates, lean protein, high fiber, and some healthy fats. Here are...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | May 1, 2020 | Breakfast, Carbs, Fats, Fruits & Veggies, Healthy Eating, Meal Prep, Protein, Recipe
Sooner than later, we will slowly exit this quarantine & get back to some sort of routine. That being said… how have your eating habits been? Good or bad… we’ve all gotten out of a normal eating pattern, so let’s take a step in the right direction. For the...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | Apr 17, 2020 | Breakfast, Carbs, Diets, Fats, Fruits & Veggies, Grocery Shopping, Healthy Eating, Kitchen Tools, Meal Prep, Protein
Does the thought of meal prepping make you want to scream? Good news – it is not rocket science, and there are easy steps you can take to set yourself up for success. Read on for my favorite meal prepping solutions… USE THE SLOW COOKER – Whenever I’m in a pinch...