by Nicole Olen, RDN | Feb 19, 2020 | Fruits & Veggies, Healthy Eating, Holiday, Recipe
Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but the chocolate is still here. Need some inspiration on how to use up the chocolate leftovers with a healthy twist?! Read on… Melt and drizzle over fresh fruit. I love pineapple in chocolate, but strawberries, oranges, &...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | Aug 29, 2019 | Healthy Eating, Protein, Recipe
There are so many “food” holidays that make me laugh… like National Pigs in a Blanket Day (…what up, April 24th)! But, when I saw that September was National Chicken Month, I wanted to give a shout out to the basic bird that can be a perfect vessel for tons of...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | Jun 17, 2019 | Fruits & Veggies, Healthy Eating, Recipe
Today is National Eat Your Veggies Day! Here are some trendy ways to get more vegetables into your daily meals and snacks! There are a lot of veggie-based swaps for starchy carbohydrates, which is a great way to enjoy your favorites for fewer calories and more...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | May 14, 2019 | Family, Fruits & Veggies, Healthy Eating, Recipe
The perfect complement to a backyard BBQ? Whether you are the guest or host, a fresh SALAD is a great side item to delicious grilled meats and veggies! Year round, I’m known as the “Salad Girl” who will always bring one to ANY get-together or holiday party. Need...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | Dec 17, 2018 | Family, Holiday, Recipe
This past weekend, we hosted our 2nd annual Christmas Cookie Extravaganza with family. As expected, it was amazing and delicious, and we were able to knock out 15 different treats in only 6 hours (…and that included clean-up of the kitchen as well!) It was a...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | Feb 23, 2018 | Canned Food, Healthy Eating, Recipe
While fresh food is delicious – especially those in-season fruits and vegetables – canned goods are tasty options for the diet too. Better yet, they are equally nutritious, super convenient, budget-friendly, and have a longer shelf life. Benefits of Stocking the...
