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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.

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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.

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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.

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eggs in a basket on top of apron

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.

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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.

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I'm Kristyn, a registered dietitian nutritionist. In this nook of the internet I share nutrition information, recipes, and some fun and wholesome lifestyle posts. I hope that you enjoy your time here!
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