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Greek Yogurt Ice Cream Bars

Greek Yogurt Ice Cream Bars

June 11, 2025 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

It’s summer time, so let’s make Greek yogurt ice cream bars! In this post I show you how to make homemade cookies and cream frozen Greek yogurt bars using 5 simple ingredients. If you are a fan of Yasso bars, you will love these! Jump to Recipe Why you Will Love These Greek Yogurt Ice […]

Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: cookies and cream, dessert, dietitian, dietitian recipe, frozen yogurt, healthy dessert, healthy recipes, ice cream, nutrition, popsicles, yasso, yasso bars

Is Chocolate Healthy for You?

February 3, 2025 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

Let’s look at the nutrient benefits of eating chocolate, what makes chocolate unhealthy, and how to include chocolate in our diets in a healthy way.

Filed Under: Dessert, Nutrition Tagged With: cacao, chocolate, chocolate recipes, dark chocolate, dietician, dietitian, healthy chocolate, healthy eating, is chocolate healthy for you?, is dark chocolate healthy?, milk chocolate, nutrition, Valentine's Day

Bowl of healthy chicken noodle soup

Healthy Chicken Noodle Soup

January 16, 2025 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

In this post I share my healthy chicken noodle soup recipe with you. This is my go to soup recipe when someone in my family is sick, or when we need a warming meal during cold winter days. This soup can be made in an Instant Pot or regular pressure cooker, and is full of healing ingredients and comforting flavors.

Filed Under: Dinner Tagged With: anti inflammatory, anti-inflammatory, chicken noodle soup, chicken noodle soup recipe, dietitian, dietitian recipe, healthy food, healthy soup, hot meal, hot soup, Kristyn the Dietitian, sick day, soup, soup recipe

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How to Make Strawberry Muffins

June 20, 2024 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

In this post I share how to make strawberry muffins. Strawberries are in season and are at their best flavor! If you grab some from the store or if you have an abundance of strawberries from going strawberry picking, try this recipe out. These muffins are packed with great nutrition and a lovely strawberry flavor.

Filed Under: Snacks Tagged With: dietitian, dietitian recipe, healthy muffin recipe, how to make strawberry muffins, muffin recipe, muffins, nutrition, strawberry muffins

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A Healthy Salad and “1 Big Salad”

May 24, 2024 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

Let’s prepare a healthy salad together and look at the children’s picture book, “1 Big Salad.” I talk about how to make a salad healthy as we explore different vegetables. I also talk about ways to encourage children to try new veggies and fruits.

Filed Under: Book Inspired Food, Nutrition, Vegetables Tagged With: dietitian, healthy eating, healthy eating for kids, healthy salad, kids nutrition, salad, salad toppings, vegetables

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The Plate Method

May 21, 2024 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

The plate method is a tool we can use to plan balanced meals. Let’s take a close look at the plate method and how to use it. I also show you examples of what balanced meals look like.

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: dairy, fruit, healthy food, healthy meals, nutrition, plate method, protein, vegetable

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Julia Child and “My Life in France”

May 10, 2024 by kristynthedietitian 3 Comments

Let’s discuss the inspirational book “My Life in France” written by Alex Prud’homme and Julia Child. I also cook two recipes from the first volume of, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.”

Filed Under: Book Inspired Food, Cultures and Food Tagged With: book food, French Cooking, Inspiration, Julia Child, Kristyn the Dietitian, My Life in France

Brown chicken eggs on spiral holder

Are Eggs Healthy for You?

May 2, 2024 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

If you are health conscious and like to eat eggs you may be wondering if chicken eggs are healthy for you. In this post I discuss this common question and also talk about whether eggs raise blood cholesterol or not. Lastly, I provide ideas on how to incorporate eggs into your diet in a healthy way.

Filed Under: Backyard Chickens, Breakfast, Heart Health, Nutrition, Vegetarian Tagged With: are eggs healthy for you?, backyard chickens, Eggs, eggs with spinach, healthy eating, heart healthy, nutrition, omelet, scrambled eggs

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Chicken Vegetable Soup and “Our Little Kitchen”

April 18, 2024 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

Join me as I cook chicken vegetable soup and discuss the book Our Little Kitchen. The author Jillian Tamaki includes an open ended recipe in the book that inspired me to cook my own soup at home. I also include a challenge for you in this post, continue reading to find out what the challenge is!

Filed Under: Book Inspired Food Tagged With: book food, chicken vegetable soup, healthy soup, nutrition, soup, soup recipe

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Our Trip to St Louis + Tips on Eating Healthy While Traveling

July 21, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 1 Comment

Traveling can bring about some unique challenges to eating healthy. In this post I provide tips on eating healthy while traveling, and I share bits of our trip to St. Louis Missouri!

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: healthy eating while traveling, nutrition, traveling, vacation

Summer fruit & yogurt smoothie next to strawberries

Summer Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie

July 3, 2023 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

Make this summer fruit & yogurt smoothie for a refreshing snack or have it alongside your breakfast or lunch. You can also opt to freeze it in popsicle molds for a frozen summer treat!

Filed Under: Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: fruit smoothie, nutrition, popsicle, smoothie, yogurt popsicle, yogurt smoothie

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Foods That are in Season During Summer

June 22, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 2 Comments

When you think of foods that are in season during the summer what comes to mind? Since I live in Illinois, I explore some of the foods that are in season by me in this post. Below I also outline how to look up which foods are in season by you.

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: in season, seasonal food, summer

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Baby Chicks and Their First few Weeks

June 13, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 2 Comments

Over the past three weeks we have been having a lot of fun caring for our new baby chicks. Come alongside us to read all about the baby chicks and their first few weeks.

Filed Under: Backyard Chickens, Lifestyle Tagged With: baby chicks, backyard hens, buff orpington, chickens, hens

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Berry Cobbler

June 2, 2023 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

With summer starting soon and with berries being in season, give this berry cobbler a try. This special dessert will satisfy your desire for something sweet and will compliment your summertime BBQ’s and picnics.

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipes Tagged With: berry cobbler, cobbler, cobbler recipe, dessert

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Grilled Salmon With Lemon and Dill

May 25, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 2 Comments

This grilled salmon with lemon and dill will be a fast favorite for anyone looking to cook a simple yet delicious meal.

Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes Tagged With: grilled salmon, lemon, recipes, Salmon

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Backyard Chickens and Loss

May 16, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 2 Comments

We recently lost our four beloved backyard chickens. In this article I talk about backyard chickens and loss. I share what happened, grief (the kind of grief that comes with losing pets), and what our plans are for our next flock.

Filed Under: Backyard Chickens, Lifestyle Tagged With: backyard chickens, chickens, hens

Black bean tostadas with guacamole next to sliced cucumbers

Black Bean Tostadas With Guacamole

May 10, 2023 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

Black bean tostadas with guacamole is one of my favorite weeknight meals to make for my family. These tostadas have a lot of flavor and leave you feeling satisfied.

Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: best guacamole, Black bean tostadas, guacamole, perfect guacamole, tostadas, vegetarian

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5 Tips for Reading Nutrition Facts Labels

May 1, 2023 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

We can use nutrition facts labels in a way that supports our healthy eating goals. I go over 5 tips for reading nutrition facts labels.

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: ingredients, label reading, nutrition, nutrition facts, nutrition facts label

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Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing

April 24, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 2 Comments

This lemon salad dressing is both easy to make and healthy. There is no added salt or sugar in this dressing and it is still full of bright flavor.

Filed Under: Condiments, Recipes Tagged With: homemade salad dressing, lemon, lemon salad dressing, salad dressing

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How to eat More Vegetables

April 17, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 1 Comment

Vegetables offer so much good nutrition for our bodies. Lets look at ways we can eat more vegetables and actually enjoy them!

Filed Under: Nutrition, Vegetables Tagged With: eat more vegetables, vegetables

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Purple Carrot Cake

April 5, 2023 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

This purple carrot cake is made with purple carrots instead of the traditional orange carrots and is topped with purple cream cheese frosting.

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipes Tagged With: carrot cake, dessert, purple carrots

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Sautéed Asparagus With Mushrooms & Red Onion

March 27, 2023 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

Sautéed asparagus with mushrooms & red onion is a bright dish of vegetables that is both healthy and full of flavor.

Filed Under: Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables Tagged With: asparagus, red onion, sauteed asparagus, side dish

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Foods That are in Season During Spring

March 20, 2023 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

Now that it’s officially spring let’s take a look at some of the foods that are in season during spring time. I talk about different ways to enjoy broccoli, spinach, asparagus, cherries, rhubarb and berries. I also discuss the different nutrients they offer.

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: foods in season, foods in season during spring, seasonal foods

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Healthier Shamrock Milkshake

March 14, 2023 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

I have a recipe for a healthier shamrock milkshake for you so that you can make it at home and love every ingredient that is in it. This milkshake is minty, sweet, creamy and every bit of fun as it looks.

Filed Under: Dessert, Drinks, Recipes Tagged With: mint milkshake, saint patricks day, shamrock shake, st patricks day

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Backyard Chickens & a Life Lesson

March 7, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 2 Comments

In this post I will share with you one of the most valuable life lessons I have learned while venturing into owning chickens. Hence the title, Backyard Chickens & a Life Lesson.

Filed Under: Backyard Chickens, Lifestyle Tagged With: backyard chickens, hens, life lesson

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Nutrition When you are Sick

March 1, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 1 Comment

In this article I talk about nutrition during illness. I cover three nutrients that are commonly supplemented, including vitamin C, zinc and vitamin D. I also discuss the use of honey when sick.

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: honey for cold, honey for cough, vitamin C, vitamin C for cold, vitamin D, vitamin D for cold, zinc, zinc for cold

Plate of burritos with cilantro on top

Vegetarian Bean Burritos

February 21, 2023 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

If you enjoy bean burritos give this recipe a try. These flavorful burritos are filled with healthy pinto beans, vegetables, green chiles, and quesadilla cheese.

Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: bean burrito, vegetarian

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Heart Healthy Eating

February 14, 2023 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

Heart healthy eating is a matter of choosing healthy fats, lower sodium foods, eating foods with more fiber and less added sugars.

Filed Under: Fats and Oils, Heart Health, Nutrition, Sodium Tagged With: heart healthy, heart healthy eating, heart healthy food

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Quick & Healthy Chili Recipe

February 7, 2023 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

This quick and healthy chili recipe that I created is both mild and full of savory flavor. It takes less than an hour to make and I often make it with a side of corn bread for my family on school nights.

Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: chili, chili recipe, easy chili recipe, quick chili

Slice of chocolate cake with raspberry sauce and raspberries

Chocolate Cake With Raspberry Sauce

February 3, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 2 Comments

Valentine’s Day is coming up and this chocolate cake with raspberry sauce will not disappoint! This cake is made with healthier ingredients than your typical cake recipe.

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipes Tagged With: chocolate, Chocolate and raspberry, Chocolate cake, Chocolate recipe, Heart shaped cake, Valentine's Day

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Our Journey With Backyard Chickens

January 31, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 1 Comment

Almost two years ago we dove into the adventure of owning backyard chickens. In this post I share about our journey of raising chickens.

Filed Under: Backyard Chickens, Lifestyle Tagged With: backyard chickens, chickens, hens

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Arroz Con Pollo Recipe With Brown Rice

January 27, 2023 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

I really enjoy this one pot meal with chicken thighs, flavorful brown rice and vegetables. This recipe is based on a traditional Latin American dish. It is both delicious and healthy. I hope you enjoy it too!

Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: arroz con pollo, brown rice, chicken thigh recipe, Dutch oven

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Exercise for Children

January 25, 2023 by kristynthedietitian Leave a Comment

Our bodies are meant to move, and children naturally seek physical activity in their play and free time. Encouraging this free play will help kids meet their exercise needs. In this post I talk about exercise for children, what their physical activity needs are and fun ways for kids to exercise.

Filed Under: Exercise, Lifestyle Tagged With: exercise for kids, how to make exercise fun for kids, physical activity for kids, what exercise should kids do

Hot chocolate in a mug next to dish of chocolate chips

Dark Hot Chocolate Recipe

January 21, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 1 Comment

I created this rich, dark hot chocolate for those who love really love chocolate. This recipe uses two different kinds of chocolate and less sugar than traditional hot cocoa recipes and packages.

Filed Under: Dessert, Drinks, Recipes Tagged With: dark chocolate, hot chocolate, hot chocolate recipe, hot cocoa, hot cocoa recipe

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Why is it Important to Exercise?

January 17, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 3 Comments

Let’s look at why exercise is important and what the exercise guidelines are for Americans. I also discuss how we can make exercise a regular part of our lives and how to keep it fun!

Filed Under: Exercise, Lifestyle Tagged With: exercise, physical activity

Pile of dark chocolate with dark chocolate shavings

Dark Chocolates Contain Lead and Cadmium: Nutrition in the News

January 13, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 2 Comments

You may have heard that researchers recently found that some dark chocolates contain lead and cadmium. In this article I summarize the findings and what this means for consumers, i.e. anyone who loves to eat chocolate!

Filed Under: Nutrition in the News Tagged With: cadmium, chocolate, dark chocolate, lead

Chicken Thighs, carrots and parsnips on plate with buttered biscuit

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

January 9, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 2 Comments

This slow cooker recipe makes for an easy yet delicious dinner. Chicken thighs are paired with carrots, parsnips and flavorful seasonings.

Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: chicken thighs, crock pot, easy dinner, parsnips, slow cooker

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Are Supplements Good for You?

January 6, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 1 Comment

With so many different supplement options at the stores do you wonder if you should be taking supplements? Are they necessary? Are supplements good for you? Let’s look at this topic closer.

Filed Under: Micronutrients, Nutrition Tagged With: dietary supplements, minerals, Supplements, vitamin

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

January 2, 2023 by kristynthedietitian 1 Comment

In this post I share my recipe for my favorite chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie. I love to make this smoothie as a healthy snack for myself and also for my kids. It may taste like a treat but it offers a lot of good nutrition too!

Filed Under: Drinks, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: chocolate and peanut butter, smoothie, Smoothie recipe

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New Year’s Resolution Ideas

December 29, 2022 by kristynthedietitian 2 Comments

With 2023 around the corner, let’s talk about some New Year’s resolution ideas. It is common to create resolutions that are centered around health and wellness. In this post I give you 10 ideas for resolutions that are focused on health and well being, but not on weight loss.

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: health and wellness, new year's resolutions, weight loss

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What is a Dietitian?

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