Soups are often a great way to add a lot of veggies to your diet and this recipe is no exception. On top of that, this recipe is quick and requires only a few minutes of prep time chopping veggies and opening cans. I love making a big batch of this soup and having it […]
This was the first chicken Parmesan recipe I ever tried and it is still my favorite! I hadn’t done a lot of cooking before college so during my early college days I spent a lot of time looking at different simple recipe books and trying new recipes. This is one I came across and although […]
Newborns may be cute, cuddly, and huggable but they’re extremely bad at regulating their own body temperature. As adults, our bodies have developed the ability to thermoregulate. This is the ability to generate heat or cool down when required. If we’re cold our body will start to shiver as a means to keep warm. If […]
During these wintry months, nothing hits the spot more than a hot bowl of chili. This recipe is hearty and satisfying, yet completely nutritious. And of course, it is a great option for pregnant moms looking to pack in the nutrition. Chili: 1lb lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 […]
We’ve all heard tales about the exhaustion that parents experience with newborn babies–the sleepless nights, the constant tiredness, and the complete lack of energy. Until you come face to face with the reality of the situation it’s difficult to fully appreciate the toll that exhaustion can take on your body. And this doesn’t just last […]
The ovaries are two small glands on either side of your uterus that store and release your eggs. When abnormal cells begin to grow uncontrollably here, it can be ovarian cancer. Cancer in the ovaries is most commonly a lump found while doing a pelvic exam. However, not all lumps are cancer. Here are three important […]
As I kid I loved blueberry muffins! We didn’t make them often so when we did they were extra special. This is a recipe I save for when I have a little extra time in the mornings. I have also made them the night before but they taste even better when they are hot out […]
Breastfeeding may be the healthiest choice for your baby but that doesn’t mean it’s the easiest one. In fact, nursing can be downright difficult at times. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 79% of mothers breastfeed soon after birth. Yet breastfeeding does not continue for as long as recommended. At 6 […]
Pitocin is the synthetic version of oxytocin. Oxytocin itself is a hormone that your body naturally produces to start contractions during labor. But you may know oxytocin by a different name-the “love” hormone. Oxytocin is the same hormone that our bodies release when we snuggle up with loved ones or bond socially. As a medication, […]
One piece of advice I always give my clients when planning meals is to make sure that each meal has at least three of the five main food groups (grains, fruit, vegetable, dairy, and protein which consists of beans, nuts, meat, and eggs). When you follow this general rule it helps you maintain a balance […]
Now that I am a mom of two, my mornings are even busier than they were before. Whenever I have early morning plans, I like to have breakfast planned out the night before to help my nutrition stay on point. One of my favorite breakfasts for short mornings is overnight oats. All of the prep […]
It is the news that no one ever wants to receive or the diagnosis that no one expects to get. There is a 1 in 8 chance that a women will develop breast cancer over the course of her life4. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the most common […]
