I was "on" for crew lunch today, so I fired up the Instant Pot and soup was ready in no time! As far as plant-based proteins go, lentils are the clear winner. They're relatively low in calories per gram of protein, tolerated pretty well by most people, they help fix nitrogen in the soil, and they're cheap! I always recommend those who don't eat meat focus on eggs, dairy and legumes for their protein sources instead of tofu and fake meat ...Read More
The Perfect Kid’s Snack: 100% Grass-fed Beef Sticks!
Hey there, I'm Chloe and I'm also a registered dietitian, real food advocate and mom to some hungry, growing kiddos. I want to talk with you about the annoyance that is packing school lunches and snacks! Although my kids aren’t at a nut-free school, we’re a nut-free classroom, which means that my snack-packing options are limited. Well, I shouldn’t say “limited” because I know that there’s a plethora of animal crackers, granola bars, and ...Read More
Is Crowdfunding Beef The Next Big Thing?
By now, you know that I'm on a mission to get folks to "eat more better meat." And I also love defending the environmental and nutritional BENEFITS of grass-fed beef. I’m always searching for companies that utilize the most sustainable business practices. Some of the issues I have with online meat sellers are that you don’t know who produced the meat you’re buying, you're locked into a membership, and that the whole animal is not always sold. To ...Read More
What’s in your Yogurt? And What’s NOT in Maple Hill Creamery Yogurt
When the folks at Maple Hill Creamery first reached out to me, asking to endorse them, I said, “Thanks but I’m not a fan of flavored yogurts – they have way too much added sugar and other junky ingredients in them. I just can’t recommend them.” They urged me to give their yogurts a chance, and I was really blown away by the quality, taste, and best yet – how few ingredients and sugars they contain. It’s tart, rich, subtly sweetened, and ...Read More
Kielbasa Soup with Spinach and Romanesco
It's no secret that I love to batch cook. If I'm going to be in the kitchen, I'm in there like a pro. On a recent Sunday, I made enough food for the whole week. I shared what I made on my Instagram feed. I just did a big cook up for the week! Hanging out in the kitchen for a couple hours on a Sunday afternoon (while listening to This American Life) pays off huge for lunches and weeknights during busy days. A post shared by Diana ...Read More
