Tag Archives: Iron
Meatless Monday: Crockpot Lentil Chili
Hi everyone! Hope you had a great weekend. I spent the majority of my Sunday picking out new plants for the yard and working on cleaning things up. I got tomato and bell pepper plants (I cheat by using the … Continue reading
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Crockpot Red Beans + Baby Brezza Giveaway Winner!
Happy Mardi Gras, ya’ll! Before I get to my recipe, I have to announce the winner of the Baby Brezza Giveaway. Congrats to #2 Erin @ Wholesome RD! You’re going to love it…I’ll be mailing the machine out this week. … Continue reading
Salmon and Potato Patties
I often times get asked about giving fish to children. I find that some parents get worried regarding mercury content. While some fish do contain mercury, it would have to be eaten in large amounts to take affect in an … Continue reading
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Exploring New Grains
Hope everyone had a great weekend . We had a blast going to the Saints game and watching them beat the Lions! Isaac did not tailgate with us, but he spent the day with his grandparents and had a blast. … Continue reading
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Raising Vegetarian Kids
Hi everyone! Work has been so busy lately, so sorry for my lack of posting. If any dietitians are looking for a job in New Orleans, Children’s Hospital is hiring! I decided to dedicate this post to people that want … Continue reading
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E is for Eggplant
Ok, I know I already did an “E” post, but I had to share this. As I mentioned in my last post, I bought a beautiful eggplant at the farmer’s market last Saturday. I had no idea what I was … Continue reading
Black Bean Burgers on Meatless Monday
Ok, this is my first attempt at Meatless Mondays. And I failed since I ate chicken at lunch. But I did have dinner planned out. What’s Meatless Monday you ask? It’s a campaign that encourages everyone to go meatless one … Continue reading
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P is for Pepper (Bell that is)
When I was younger I hated bell peppers…especially cooked. Now, I can’t get enough! I love them in my tuna, salads, omelets, etc. As you probably already know, bell peppers come in a variety of colors. These different colors vary … Continue reading
Fueling Your Teen
Adolescence is one of the most rapid periods of growth-in fact, it’s second only to infancy. During this time teens are experiencing puberty and bones are maturing. It’s also a time of independence for teens who are now bombarded with … Continue reading
One a Day?
One of the most common questions I get from parents each day is whether or not their child should be taking a vitamin. It’s estimated that 30 to 40% of children are given some kind of supplement, which may include … Continue reading
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