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The Most Popular Food Trends for 2019

There are SO MANY trends this year. Did you know being a Dietitian is one of them? 😉 It was honestly tough to narrow down the list but thankfully these trends are all over the restaurant industry, social media, and television! 2019 is the year of sustainability and health. All I have to say is…it’sContinueContinue reading “The Most Popular Food Trends for 2019”

Sartori Cheese: A True Work of Art

Have you ever just gazed upon cheese? Looked deep into its cheesy soul? It’s quite magical how it comes in many different sizes, shapes, colors, and flavors. Cheese really is like a work of art, both take time and skill to create. I think it’s quite fitting that we talk about cheese during Grand Rapid’sContinueContinue reading “Sartori Cheese: A True Work of Art”

Doorganics: Delicious Deliveries Right to Your Door

Eating healthy…it often feels complicated and time-consuming, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be. I used to be a Clinical Dietitian and spent my days preaching about good nutrition and how it reduces the risk of chronic disease. Even with the strong correlation between good health and good nutrition, people still fall short on eatingContinueContinue reading “Doorganics: Delicious Deliveries Right to Your Door”

Top 5 Grand Rapids Restaurants to include in your holiday gift card lineup

We are deep into holiday shopping season and the pressure to get the perfect gift is slowly weighing on all of our minds. I’m here to help you out with one thing and one thing only…food. Getting a gift card to a local restaurant is one of my favorite gifts. I especially love getting themContinueContinue reading “Top 5 Grand Rapids Restaurants to include in your holiday gift card lineup”

Brace Yourselves…Michigan Produce is Coming

It’s officially Spring in Michigan which means Summer will soon be upon us. A Healthier Michigan has this lovely comprehensive guide to all Michigan produce and when it’s ready to harvest. Farmer’s Markets across the state will soon open in May. Time to get brainstorming on recipes. I’m personally excited to make a rhubarb andContinueContinue reading “Brace Yourselves…Michigan Produce is Coming”

Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill

I loved that song in 7th grade. Classic Nelly. My husband got that stuck in my head. Anyway, back to grillz. The cooking type that is. I want everyone to be prepared for what is about to happen. GRILL SEASON. Us folk in Michigan were spoiled with 70+ degree weather and full blown sunshine over the weekend.ContinueContinue reading “Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill”

Ketogenic Diet

I have been fortunate to work with patients on the ketogenic diet. The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate protein, and very low carb diet. This diet helps to put patients in ketosis, which means they use fat as their main fuel source rather than glucose. This diet is highly effective at helping control seizureContinueContinue reading “Ketogenic Diet”