Jun 04 2012
My favorite cookie is the monster cookie. It combines three yummy cookies all into one: oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, and M&M. I figured there had to be a way I could transform this treat into a healthier muffin version. Why not? After all aren’t all of us craving a little monster release sometimes? Since I will soon …
Apr 27 2012
One of my first questions was, “Can I run the half marathon in May?” The answer was, “Of course, you’ve dedicated your life to health and fitness, so your body will adapt to and welcome the challenging changes.” This question was asked at my 8 week prenatal appointment. This was the last day before registration …
Mar 05 2012
Are you ready for the newest edition of healthy homemade pizza recipes? Just about every style of pizza can be made from scratch with healthier toppings bringing vibrant colors to your plate. Visual appeal can really amp the flavors of your dish, so take your fruit and veggie palette and cast some intense hues onto …
Feb 07 2012
Making a homemade healthy snack can be fun for the whole family. Do you love using your hands while cooking something scrumptious to eat? Granola bars need your hands to get dirty so they can become a convenient treat to bring on your family’s active adventures. Perfect for a day full of outdoor play, these tasty bars …
Jan 27 2012
Dug out this winner to celebrate the Packer victories! What an amazing season. Although we say farewell to our Green Bay heroes for a little while, we still bleed green and yellow all year long. Enjoy the savory veggie power of this soup on the next brr cold winter day. If our spring-like winter keeps us all roasty toasty through next season, save …
Jan 13 2012
Why not? Veggies shouldn’t just make appearances in lunch, snacks, or supper meals. Add some vibrant veggie color to your breakfast, too. We often think of fruity goodness at breakfast time… strawberries topping our pancakes, apple chunks in our oatmeal, fresh-squeezed orange juice with our eggs. Eggs are extremely easy to dress up with veggies. Your creation …
Dec 30 2011
Take a tour through a year filled with fun activities and delicious eats. It doesn’t matter what time of the year it is, there is always an activity that can warm your heart or cool you down. Flavorful food surrounds us throughout the year in its seasonal colors and choices. This is my year in …
Nov 30 2011
With gratefulness for another enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend spent with family and friends, we move forward with a positive mindset. The busy holiday season will not offset our balance. We will take time to appreciate all of the wonders of the season… the morning frost on the trees, the white fluffy snowflakes, the beautiful lights seen all over …
Nov 17 2011
Pizza – the food people fight over and fight for when categorizing “the best”. Earn your blue ribbon by creating your own healthier version of America’s favorite pie. It really doesn’t take much! All you need is: A 100% whole grain crust Loads of veggies (and fruit) Flavorful cheeses Perhaps some meat and beans So, …
Oct 26 2011
There are 24 hours in every day. How do you spend your hours? Even with the recommended 8 hours of sleep + 8 hours of work, there are 8 more hours to spend wisely. Put your time into perspective and map out your day. Start off by including 30 minutes (or more) of physical activity. …
Jessica is a registered and certified dietitian in the Green Bay area of Wisconsin.
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