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Kale, Roasted Sweet Potato, and Black Bean Wrap
Kale, Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Bean Wrap air fryer 1/4 cup sweet potato, chopped in 1/2-inch cubes2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoons smoked paprika powder½ teaspoon salt1 cup chopped kale1/4 cup cooked black beans1/4 cup cooked quinoa1 tablespoon crumbled feta...
Sweet and Savory Baked Oats with Back Roads Granola
Paid Promotion by Back Roads Granola Gone are the days of boring, bland, oats the world once knew. Baked oats are really where it's at! If you're on the fence about trying savory oats, I can tell you now, this savory baked oats inspired by The Korean Vegan juk oats...
Plant-Based Nacho Burgers with Spicy Mayo
I absolutely love Aldi & I have since I was a wee little thing. My grandparent’s lived in Franklin, Pennsylvania, and I remember spending countless summers up there. I always looked forward to going to the store where we put a quarter in the cart. My Gramps would...
Salted Caramel Cold Brew Martini with Salted Cold Foam
I saw one of my college teammates this past weekend for the first time in over a year. Somehow, through my online presence they were convinced I had my own cooking show. As we both got a good laugh out of that idea, and I may have secretly added that to my...
How to Pass Your RD Exam on the First Attempt
I hope you were able to catch my IG Live. As promised, I wanted to talk about how to pass the RD Exam on the first attempt. According to the Academy, in 2020, 67.3% of dietitians passed their RD Exam on their first attempt. Before you get too caught up in the...
Planted-Based Chocolate Mousse
Today, I want to introduce you to this delicious Plant-Based Chocolate Mousse made with tofu. Why? Honestly, I think this might be tofu's biggest flex. Tofu can literally replace eggs in scrambles and chicken in my favorite Asian dishes and now chocolate mousse! Tofu...
Second Career Dietitians
I personally believe, second career dietitians have an advantage over those who go the more traditional route. Second career dietitians clearly know what they want because transitioning to the field of dietetics is not for the faint of heart. Pursuing this career...
How to Rock your Dietetic Internship during Uncertain Times
On March 6, 2020, I had an in-person interview for the one and only dietetic internship program I had applied to. The truth was- I withdrew my application from two other programs after my brother passed away. My dream program was at the University of Houston....
Easy-To-Grow Plants for Container Gardens
Research shows gardening may reduce depression and anxiety symptoms and stress while increasing quality of life and cognitive function. Gardening can also impact the food choices we make. Studies have shown that gardening improves opportunities for individuals...
