Hi! I’m Lauren.
I’m a registered dietitian and I have been working hard to put together recipes, recommendations, and product reviews to help you live your life well fed!
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5 Health Strategies To Promote Heart Health
Heart disease is a leading cause of death for Americans so it’s important to be proactive with heart healthy diet and lifestyle choices. These 5 health strategies can promote heart health, protect your long term health, and are tips and tricks that you can start incorporating today!
10 Blended Cottage Cheese Recipes You Should Try
Blending cottage cheese is a smooth and creamy solution to help you enjoy the protein and nutrition of cottage cheese but without the texture. Not sure how to use it? Here are 10 blended cottage cheese recipes for you to enjoy as a snack, side, or main meal!
Blended Cottage Cheese 101: What is it, how to make it, and how to serve it.
If the texture of cottage cheese is holding you back from enjoying the popular dairy product then blending cottage cheese could be your solution! In this blog we will cover blended cottage cheese 101 and discuss what it is, how to make it, and give you ideas on how to serve it to enhance the nutrition and texture of your recipes.
10 Healthy Toddler Snacks (Dietitian picks from Amazon!)
If you are looking for shelf stable, healthy toddler snack ideas to throw in a lunchbox or diaper bag then this is the perfect list for you. All purchased from Amazon, here are 10 dietitian picks for healthy toddler snacks that make it easy and convenient to serve your toddler more fruits, vegetables, and plants throughout the day!
Amare Happy Juice- A Dietitian Review
With a unique blend of compounds aimed at enhancing the gut-brain axis, Amare Happy Juice drink mixes have taken the internet by storm and claim to help boost your overall mood. But is it really something to smile about? Let’s do a happy juice review and find out!
5 Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Recipes
What if you could take your favorite cookie flavors and turn them in to a high protein, edible cookie dough? Well, you can if you make it with cottage cheese! Cottage cheese cookie dough has taken the internet by storm and here are 5 different ways to take a protein rich spin on your favorite sweet treat.
5 Fun Facts About Potatoes
Fresh off the heels of an immersive potato experience, I rounded up 5 fun facts about potatoes that may encourage you to keep, or add more of, this nutrient dense vegetable on your plate!
Sea Moss Gummies: A Dietitian Review
Claiming an array of health benefits, online influencers are posting videos eating whole sea moss or grimacing through sea moss gel by the spoonful while others are reaching for the easier form to swallow- sea moss gummies. Today we will review sea moss gummies, what they are, and whether or not there is enough research there to actually chew on.
10 Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipes To Try
Blending your pasta sauces with cottage cheese is an easy way to add texture, volume, and nutrition to your meal. Here are 10 delicious cottage cheese pasta sauces that you can try in your next pasta, lasagna, or noodle dish!
Cottage Cheese Vs. Ricotta Cheese: What’s the Difference?
While they may appear eerily similar, there are actually a few notable differences between these two creamy cheeses. In this blog we will cover the differences between cottage cheese versus ricotta cheese and find out which cheese you should use and when!
10 Lactose Free Dairy Products To Try
Do you love dairy but your tummy doesn’t? Here is a list of 10 lactose free dairy products that will help you keep real dairy on your plate but ditch the pesky lactose and leave your tummy troubles behind.
Is A2 Milk Lactose Free?
Some people find the A2 milk protein to be easier on digestion but will the same results hold true for those with lactose intolerance? Today we will answer the question, “is A2 milk actose free?” and determine if it would be a good choice for you (and your stomach) if you have lactose intolerance!
25 Store-bought Higher Protein Breads
Looking for a high protein bread but don’t want to make it yourself? This dietitian round-up has 25 store-bought higher protein breads, buns, and bagels that can boost your meals protein content by 5 to 16 grams of protein!
How To Add Protein To Smoothies (15 Ways!)
Wondering how to add protein to smoothies beyond just protein powder? There are plenty of protein containing foods and nutritious ingredients you can reach for as well and here are a dietitians top 15 recommendations!
10 Ways To Build A High Fiber Cereal Bowl
Are none of the cereals high in dietary fiber jumping off the shelves at you? Don’t worry, you can add fiber with your toppings too! Here are 10 topping recommendations from a dietitian that will help you build a high fiber cereal breakfast.
20 Cereals With High Dietary Fiber (Dietitian Picks!)
If you want a cereal that will actually keep you full then you want a cereal that has fiber in it. Here is a dietitians list of 20 cereals with high dietary fiber that will help you hit your fiber goals and keep you full all morning long!
20 Creative Ways To Eat Cottage Cheese
If you are looking for new ways to eat cottage cheese, this recipe round up features 20 ways to include cottage cheese in a snack, dip, sauce, breakfast or other main meal!
25 Recipes For Thinly Sliced Chicken
Thinly sliced chicken breasts are an easy and efficient way to get a protein on the dinner table in no time. In this recipe round up, I found 25 recipe ideas for thinly sliced chicken breasts that will help you stay ahead of the dinner rush!
12 Toddler Snack Ideas (Diaper Bag Friendly)
The baby snack aisle can feel overwhelming so here are 12 healthy baby or toddler snack ideas that you can find in other aisles of the grocery store!
10 Greek Yogurt Substitutes
Just because greek yogurt has moved well beyond parfait bowls and is now featured in a wide variety of recipes doesn’t mean that everyone is on board with its tangy flavor. If that’s you, here are 10 greek yogurt substitutes for you to try in your next recipe!