Gluten is a hot topic in the nutrition world. A survey conducted in 2013 found that one in three Americans are following a gluten-free diet (1). Some of these individuals have been diagnosed with celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, while others simply feel better when they go gluten-free. The Standard American Diet (SAD) Read More …
Author: Brianna Elliott
5 simple ways to exercise when you have no time
We all know exercise is important. Not only does it help us to maintain our weight and support metabolism, it also helps with stress control and improving sleep. Why, despite all of the known health benefits, does exercise end up in the back-seat when life gets crazy? Often times it’s because we don’t actually enjoy Read More …
What Healthy Means to Me
Our society, the media, and the food industry have given our country a false perception of what health should look like. Today, health is often portrayed as “weight loss,” “skinny,” “low-calorie,” and a long list of other things. Despite what the industry tries to tell you, most of the messages they send are in an Read More …
How to Get Back on Track After a Setback
Subscribe to our newsletter! If you’re a normal human being, chances are you’ve come across a challenge or two while working towards a goal, health-related or not. Many of us have a mindset that associates challenge with failure and we end up giving up on our goal all-together. Sound familiar? I know it does Read More …
A Peak into My Pantry
Subscribe to our newsletter! A healthy pantry = a healthy you. As corny as that sounds, it’s totally true :) Not a day goes by that I don’t use something from my pantry. It’s the perfect place to store important ingredients that I use daily. I wrote this post to give you all a look Read More …
7 Amazing Cinco De Mayo Recipes
Subscribe to our newsletter! Once May 5th rolls around, we’re all craving everything from tacos to guacamole. Whether you’re looking for a Taco Tuesday recipe or something special to eat on Cinco De Mayo, I’ve got you covered with some amazing recipes from some of my favorite food bloggers! Before you dig in, I would LOVE if Read More …
5 things to ditch on your journey to health
Subscribe to our newsletter! Whether you’re just getting started or fully experienced with a healthy lifestyle, we all know that challenges arise on everyone’s health journey. We’re surrounded by cheap junk food at the grocery store, fast food is on every corner, and you can find donuts and cookies everywhere you turn at school or Read More …
Mango Cauliflower Rice
Spring always has me craving fresh fruit – today that craving happened to be for mangoes! Because I also have a current obsession with cauliflower, I thought it would be great to come up with a recipe that combines the two. Guys and gals, this dish is delicious! It works perfectly as a side Read More …
Party for Her Re-Cap
Party for Her Recap Yesterday, Maddie and I had the opportunity to participate in Party for Her – Minneapolis. You’re probably wondering what that means, and let me tell you: IT WAS AWESOME. Party for Her events are fundraisers for The Her Initiative, an organization that provides access to clean water and specific health and Read More …
3 Nutrition Hacks to Increase Your Energy
Subscribe to our newsletter! Tired. Exhausted. Fatigued. Do you find yourself feeling this way on a regular basis? You’re not alone. Only one in seven Americans report feeling well-rested upon waking in the morning. This is slightly alarming. Our busy, on-the-go lifestyles have us feeling constantly run down. The second you think you have a Read More …
Grass-Fed Beef vs. Grain-Fed Beef: What’s the Difference?
Subscribe to our newsletter! We have long been told that red meat, like beef, should be avoided at all costs. It has been blamed for several diseases including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. While high consumption of processed, cured red meats (hot dogs, bacon, bologna, salami, etc.) is an important culprit of chronic disease, minimally Read More …
10 Nutrition Myths Debunked
Subscribe to our newsletter! I tend to be a pretty gullible person. Therefore, the joke is usually on me when April 1st rolls around. This year I decided to turn that around and debunk some common myths about nutrition that I hear all the time. There’s way too much confusing misinformation out there today but Read More …
Lemon Basil Roasted Asparagus
There’s nothing better than asparagus in the spring-time! It’s one of my favorite veggies year-round, but it of course tastes so much better when it’s in season. I personally believe asparagus tastes the best when it’s roasted or grilled. It’s an incredibly nutrient-dense veggie, rich in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, and fiber. Read More …
Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates
Subscribe to our newsletter! I look forward to my days off from work so that I can cook and try new recipes. #DietitianProblems. Although, I don’t really consider this a problem. Anyway, today I used my free time to compile a simple and oh-so-delicious recipe for bacon-wrapped dates. Instead of just making them with Read More …
March into Good Nutrition
Subscribe to our newsletter! The snow is melting, flowers are blooming, and sun is shining. Spring is in the air. After a long winter, we’re all ready to get outside and maybe do a little spring cleaning around the house. Spring is a great time to set new goals to recharge your health. Sure, Read More …
What’s the Deal with Heartburn?
Chances are you’ve experienced the discomfort that comes from heart burn or acid reflux at least once in your life (if you haven’t, consider yourself lucky!). In fact, 10% of Americans experience heartburn daily, while 1/3 report they get it once a month. Because of this common occurrence doctors commonly write prescriptions for acid-reducing drugs. Read More …
Peanut Butter and Jelly Freezer Bars
While I haven’t had an actual peanut butter and jelly sandwich in YEARS, I’ll never forget the comforting feeling that comes along with eating one. Honestly, I didn’t even intend for these to taste like PB&J…I just threw it all in a blender and hoped for the best. The first bite I took I immediately Read More …
Reality Check: Do your workouts make you happy?
This is moreso a quick RD Bri rant / motivation post because well, who doesn’t love a little burst of motivation!? The other day I listened to a presentation from a chiropractor. She was providing A LOT of wonderful, informative information. But then she said “exercise is something we all have to do, even though we Read More …
5 Healthy Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
We’re a week into February—you know what that means! There’s a big day coming up: Valentine’s Day. A day when we’re supposed to appreciate our significant other by filling him or her up with candy, chocolate, and lots of other unhealthy things. Does this sound familiar? Valentine’s Day has been known for candy for as Read More …
Super Bowl Snacks
Now that we’re a week into February, everyone is back to their regular routine after the hectic holidays. Maybe you’ve been able to make progress towards a goal or two. That is, if you haven’t forgotten about your New Year’s Resolution already! Don’t worry, if you need help getting back on track, check out this blog Read More …
5 Hidden Sources of Sugar (and nourishing foods to replace them with)
When you hear the word “sugar,” you probably think of candy, cookies, donuts, and cupcakes. Unfortunately, sugar is hiding in many other foods. Some of which you might eat on a daily basis! Excess sugar consumption is a major reason why obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and many other health conditions are so prevalent in our Read More …
Stuffed Mushrooms
Peanut Butter Fudge
Fried Honey Banana
Healthy Desserts Made Simple
Let’s face it. Most of us love dessert. The deliciousness and comfort that comes with dessert food is hard to turn away. Unfortunately, the food industry has turned our entire diet into dessert: Pop tarts for breakfast, cookies for snacks…it’s no wonder we have a hard time avoiding it. Dessert can make it difficult to Read More …
4 Steps to a Successful New Year’s Resolution
“New Year, New You!” How many of you are already sick of this phrase? :) We all know that along with the start of a New Year comes New Year’s Resolutions. We also know that most of those resolutions don’t stick. Most people forget about them by February or March. Why is that? Why do Read More …
4 Ways to Get Back on Track After the Holidays
No matter how hard we try, the holidays usually knock us out of our regular routine. Some travel away from home, others have family members staying with them. And most of us are surrounded by foods that we wouldn’t eat normally. Just in case any of these situations put a damper on your health goals, Read More …
3 Simple Tips for the Holidays
Christmas is only a week away, and there are only a couple weeks between now and 2016! I know we’re all short on time : we have gifts to buy, parties to attend, and food to cook and bake. But if you somehow happen to stumble upon some down time, take a few minutes to read my Read More …
8 Foods to Start Eating Today!
Sometimes it can seem like dietitians are always focusing on what you shouldn’t eat. We take away your soda, your cereal, your fast food…what’s left?!!? It can be overwhelming, as if there’s nothing left for your taste buds to enjoy. For this reason, I decided to dish out a blog post on foods I want Read More …
Holiday Gift Guide
Christmas is Coming! I know I sure haven’t started shopping yet. Let’s be real, I have a feeling many of you haven’t either. We all know the holidays aren’t all about presents, so get rid of the stress by taking some of these gift ideas into consideration. Enjoy! Slow Cooker : This is the perfect gift for those Read More …
Maple Bacon Cranberry Sauce
Cinnamon Roasted Carrot Sticks
5 Winter Health Tips : Beyond Vitamin C
Winter is upon us in Minnesota—the temps have dropped to the 30s, the heat is on, and the mittens are out! Adapting to the colder weather can be difficult because along with weather changes come changes to our health. This time of year we constantly hear about remedies to prevent and treat colds (read OUR Read More …
Crazy for Coconut Oil – Answers to Your Common Questions
Coconut oil has been an item of controversy in recent years. Many conventional healthcare professionals recommend against it, while others call it a superfood. The reason why some consider it unhealthy is because it’s predominantly saturated fat. Well, we’ve already busted the myth that saturated fat is bad here and here AND we want you Read More …
Monday Motivation – November 16
Our culture has taught us to dread Mondays. When Monday rolls around, everyone complains, rubbing the negativity off on those who surround them. In case you weren’t already aware, negativity is draining. It makes us unhappy, unproductive, and exhausted. When we’re constantly surrounded by it, it leaves us feeing pessimistic, lazy and unsatisfied. I have Read More …
5 Reasons Why Fat is Your Friend
When I was in school to become a dietitian, I was taught that fat and cholesterol were the enemy. I believed eating fat causes weight gain and dietary cholesterol causes heart disease. My college fridge was filled with fat-free yogurt and low-fat cheese, and in my cupboards you could find plenty of snacks that had Read More …
Breakfast Butternut Squash Scramble
1. Add butter to a large pan and heat to medium-high. Add yellow onion and butternut squash, sauté for 6-8 minutes. Then add the apple, stirring occasionally. 2. Add the sausage to the skillet (move veggies over to one side to make room). Allow it to brown and the chop up with a fork or Read More …
Just Eat Real Food : 3 Easy Steps to Get Started
Improving your diet can seem stressful. From portion sizes, to food labels, to knowing which foods to eat and not eat, there’s a lot of information to be aware of. Feeling too overwhelmed can lead you to give up and end up back where you started. This post will give you some ideas around where to Read More …
Magnificent Magnesium
As a dietitian, I have to say magnesium is my favorite mineral (yes, dietitians are allowed to have favorite minerals). There are several reasons why it happens to be my fave, #1 being that it’s involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in our bodies. Without it, we wouldn’t metabolize or digest the foods we eat, we wouldn’t sleep, Read More …
Have a Healthy Halloween
What comes to mind when you think of Halloween? Probably not fruits and vegetables, but rather candy, chocolate, and all things sugar. I want to start by saying that the choice is yours when it comes to the candy craze this time of year, meaning that you decide whether or not you hand out Read More …
EvolutionEat : Transformational Weight Loss and Nutrition Coaching
Sometimes simply “eating healthy” is not enough. You’re counting calories and grams of fat, eating whole grains, and controlling portion sizes—this is what you’ve been told to do, right? You’ve had the help from your doctor, maybe even a dietitian, who told you you’re doing all the right things but your weight won’t budge. You’ve Read More …
What I’m Into : October Style
What I’m Into : October Style Happy Weekend Everyone! Now that the Daily Dose Dietitians are in full swing, we thought it would be fun to give you all a look into what WE’RE into. We’ve been telling you what to eat and how to stay healthy, but what kinds of things do WE eat and what Read More …
Mini Eggplant Pizzas
How I Find Time for Real Food
It’s no surprise that our busy, on-the-go lifestyles have made our country unhealthier as a whole. We’re stressed and sleep-deprived. We have jobs, commutes, families, pets…and sadly, our health has gone to the wayside. Instead of cooking a meal for ourselves or packing our own lunch, we’d rather “save time” by eating fast food Read More …
Pumpkin French Toast
Pumpkin French Toast What’s better than pumpkin everything during the fall season? You can NEVER have too many pumpkin recipes, and this pumpkin French toast is one of the best ones that I’ve tried. It’s super simple to make and you can tailor it to your dietary needs. I made these with sprouted whole grain Read More …
Six Secrets on How to Eat and Enjoy Your Vegetables
Six Secrets on How to Eat and Enjoy Your Vegetables A lot of times dietitians are thought of as party-poopers. We tell you about foods you should avoid, we take away your fast food and soda, and we tell you to eat vegetables. People whine in despair because “vegetables don’t taste good.” Well, I’m here to Read More …
Zucchini Donuts
Know Your Macronutrients
Know Your Macronutrients If you’re interested in health and nutrition in any way, you’ve probably heard of the term “macronutrients” or “macros”. You know they’re important, but what the heck are they, anyway? Macronutrients are nutrients that provide calories, or energy. We need nutrients for growth, metabolism, and other bodily functions. Macro means large; therefore, Read More …
Tips for a Successful Trip to the Farmers Market
Tips for a Successful Trip to the Farmer’s Market You’re probably well aware by now that the Daily Dose Dietitians endorse real food…and we’re in even more support of it if you buy it locally. Between the two of us, regular weekend trips to the Minneapolis or Saint Paul Farmers Markets are a must. It Read More …
Parmesan Garlic Zucchini
Parmesan Garlic Zucchini 2015-09-13 13:21:23 Serves 4 Write a review Save Recipe Print Total Time 20 min Total Time 20 min Ingredients 4 medium zucchini squash, sliced 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350. Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray, or Read More …
Eating Healthy at the Minnesota State Fair
Eating Healthy at the Minnesota State Fair The end of August-early September is an important time of year for Minnesotans. Why? Because of the Minnesota State Fair! You’re probably wondering why a dietitian would be excited about a fair that’s filled with fried and sugar-laden foods on a stick. TRUTH BE TOLD : The MN Read More …
Coconut “Oatmeal”
Coconut “Oatmeal” 2015-09-06 17:49:31 Serves 1 This is a great option for those who cannot tolerate oatmeal, or for anyone who is looking for a lower-carb alternative to regular oatmeal. Write a review Save Recipe Print Total Time 10 min Total Time 10 min Ingredients 1/2 banana 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut 2 Read More …
Pomegranate Wrap
Pomegranate Wrap 2015-09-06 17:36:50 These wraps are a perfect snack to enjoy on a crisp fall afternoon (or during any season, for that matter!). Write a review Save Recipe Print Total Time 10 min Total Time 10 min Ingredients 1 or 2 medium-large tortillas (corn or wheat) 2-3 tablespoons almond butter 1/2 large banana, Read More …