by Nicole Olen, RDN | Jul 20, 2021 | Diets, Exercise, Grocery Shopping, Healthy Eating, Protein
Are you wondering if you need a protein powder or a ready-to-go shake? And if so, what’s the best one for you? There are SO many options on the market, & I agree it can be overwhelming. So how do you determine which is a good choice for you & if you need...
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 28, 2020 | Carbs, Healthy Eating, Meal Prep, Protein, Recipe
Dinner is the most desired meal of the day, yet most dreaded because of the prepping, planning & time-consuming cooking. However, it doesn’t have to be a chore! Just like breakfast and lunch, taking a little bit of time to strategize will reward you with a...
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...
