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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Strawberry Chia Pudding
This easy strawberry chia pudding is a high fiber breakfast that features plant based protein and a full fruit serving to start you and your kids days off well-nourished.
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!
Italian Chicken Cutlets (Air Fryer Recipe)
This Italian Chicken Cutlets recipe features simply seasoned, air fryer chicken cutlets that come together in a flash and pair perfectly with simple side dishes or placed on a pasta.
Easy Mediterranean Rice Pilaf
This easy mediterranean rice pilaf takes a simple box of pilaf and enhances the flavor and nutrition with additions like spinach, artichoke hearts, and kalamata olives making it the perfect rice side or base for a dinner bowl.
Banza- A Dietitian Review
If you are looking for a way to make a high protein bowl of pasta, then Banza may have caught your eye at the store. Today we are going to do a deep dive into Banza so that you can decide if this chickpea based pasta alternative is right for you!
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
This zesty Italian pasta salad is a fan favorite and features salami, olives, broccoli, and cheese that are pulled together with a zesty Italian dressing. It’s perfect for BBQ’s, potlucks, and side dishes!
Tex-Mex Salad
A dietitians twist on a traditional taco salad makes this unique “Tex-Mex salad” slightly different from other recipes and the perfect ground beef salad to reach for on a weeknight!
How To Make A Creamy Smoothie
Want spoon worthy smoothies? Here are 5 tips on how to make a creamy smoothie no matter what flavor of smoothie you make!
Alpilean: A Dietitian Review
The Alpilean supplement, featured in the viral weight loss ice hack, is a supplement that claims to blast stubborn belly fat without any necessary lifestyle changes…but does it work? Let’s do a dietitian review and find out if the alpilean ice hack is right for you!
Healthy Jalapeño Ranch Dressing
Made with greek yogurt, this jalapeño ranch dressing is lower in calorie and higher in protein than other creamy dressings making it the perfect dressing for salads or dip for fresh vegetables.
Tortellini Casserole (Meal Prep Friendly!)
If you are looking for recipe ideas to meal prep ground turkey, this tortellini casserole is loaded with turkey and vegetables and the perfect dish to throw together for dinner or weekly meal prep!
The BEST Banana Date Smoothie (High Protein)
This fluffy high protein banana date smoothie features gut healthy probiotics, healthy fats from peanut butter, and is naturally sweetened with medjool dates to build a delicious and satisfying smoothie!
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal
This brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal is a classic breakfast and a simply sweet way to start your day.
Chocolate Cool Whip Fruit Dip
This easy chocolate cool whip fruit dip is a simple and fun addition to fruit trays, breakfast charcuterie boards, and dessert platters.
Creamy Oatmeal (10 Tips & Tricks!)
Tired of less than impressive oatmeal? Here are 10 tips and tricks to make a bowl of creamy oatmeal and start your day with a nutritious and delicious breakfast!
Edamame And Bean Salad
This zesty edamame and bean salad is a delicious high protein, plant based recipe that uses wholesome ingredients enhanced with the fresh flavors of lemon and parsley.
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
These 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls are the perfect grab and go breakfast or satisfyingly sweet snack!
6 Substitutes For Chia Seeds
If you need an alternative to chia seeds then here are 6 chia seed substitutes that mimic the thickening abilities, protein and fat content, as well as appearance of chia seeds themselves!
Soy Salmon Nuggets (Air Fryer Recipe)
These crispy air fryer salmon nuggets comes together in a flash and are the perfect addition to salads, bowls, or snack plates!
White Chocolate Peppermint Date Bark
Need a last minute holiday dessert? Give a holiday flare to the classic date bark recipe with this easy, 3 ingredient white chocolate peppermint date bark!