Tag Archives: Sodium
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
Protecting Little Hearts
February is American Heart Month. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? I think we can all think of someone we know that has died from some type of heart disease … Continue reading
Filed under Dietary Guidelines, Nutrition, Obesity, Parenting, Special Conditions
C is for Chickpea
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are the most popular legume consumed in the entire world! Like other legumes, they are a good source of protein. 1/2 cup serving provide 7 grams of protein, which is the same amount in … Continue reading
Filed under ABC's, Nutrition, Recipes, Uncategorized
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
Filed under Meatless Monday, Nutrition
Herb Garden Update
So I love to talk about my garden. There’s something so cool about being a part of the process in growing the foods we eat…literally from the ground up. Hubby and I have had a lot of fun taking care … Continue reading
Filed under Dietary Guidelines, Recipes
Sports Drinks: Do our kids need them?
Sorry I haven’t been updating in a timely manner. Things have been so hectic around here! But all is well…and I have good news. I recently got a job offer that I’m really excited about . So now I’m finishing … Continue reading
Filed under Dietary Guidelines, Outdoors, Uncategorized
Replacing the Pyramid With a Plate
Today was a big day for nutrition! First lady Michelle Obama teamed up with the USDA to release the new icon that would replace the ever familiar Food Guide Pyramid. Although the pyramid has changed a little over time (the … Continue reading
Filed under Dietary Guidelines, Education, Nutrition
A Cajun Easter
I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend. We had a blast spending time with family, and Isaac had all of his grandparents and even his great grandparents here to shower him with love! We decided to do a crawfish … Continue reading
