I LOVE pesto. Its such a delicious topping to pasta, spaghetti squash, homemade pizza, salmon, fresh vegetables, and loads of other yummy whole foods. This pesto is gluten free, dairy free (and therefore vegan), is loaded with leafy green fresh basil, and is a quick and easy recipe. I love to pick a whole bunch […]
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Drinking enough water is essential to having a lot of energy, a sharp mind, losing weight, and naturally detoxifying the body. As a Fort Collins Nutritionist, many of my readers and clients have trouble drinking enough water. First, how much is “enough water”? Dividing your body weight by two and drinking that number of ounces
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These kale chips are cheeZy while being both dairy free and gluten free. They are made with kale’s leafy green base and jazzed up with the scrumptious combo of tahini, tamari, lemon juice, toasted sesame oil, and sriracha chili sauce. These ingredients give this healthy snack a savory, salty, and slightly smoky flavor with a
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs are my husband’s hands-down favorite Easter treat and he looks forward to them every year. As a Fort Collins Nutritionist I just can’t bring myself to make his favorite treat the way his grandmother did with half a pound of butter, sugar, and peanut butter. So. . . this year I
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This simple healthy breakfast recipe also makes a great healthy snack or dessert. As a Fort Collins Nutritionist, I’m always on the lookout for healthy breakfast options that are also quick, easy, and loaded with real food nutrition. Enjoy! Coconut Ginger Quinoa Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa (white, red, black, or combo) 1 can organic coconut
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This pumpkin mousse tastes like pumpkin pie, minus the crust. Pumpkin is loaded with vitamins and minerals (see The Great Pumpkin post ), so it makes a great ingredient for healthy baking during the holidays. As a Fort Collins nutritionist, I love to take traditional recipes and give them a healthy ingredient upgrade. The maple
