Author: Melissa Russell
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Vegan Edamame Hummus
Hummus is so versatile you’ll have to save this one for your new year or your next event! I’ll be honest I rarely go out of my way to make hummus but I always love homemade sooo much better than store bought! Edamame hummus has such an awesome flavor too I love it and adds…
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Vegetarian Chickpea and Tomatoes with Garlic Confit
If you’re trying to work on increasing your beans or need a vegetarian (or vegan) meal option this is for you! Swapping even just 3% of your animal protein for plant protein can reduce all cause mortality and cardiovascular disease risk (PMID 32658243). But for me it is less about limiting certain foods and focusing…
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Morning Blueberry and Pineapple Smoothie
With the New Year coming I have to tell you, juice cleanses are just not recommended. What I can say is smoothies can certainly be a part of a healthy lifestyle. Juice, even homemade juice, remove the pulp, fiber, and most phytonutrients that are huge benefits of fruit or vegetable (don’t do that to yourself!).…
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Crockpot Holiday Stuffing
Have y’all ever made stuffing in a crockpot? I actually prefer it more and I make this every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas! My favorite part is you can make the ingredients the day before and just pop it in the crockpot on the day of which saves you time on prepping for a big…
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One Pan Turkey and Butternut Squash
If you’re looking for a quick, minimal ingredient, nourishing meal this is it! This is the type of meal I would use for someone who doesn’t like to cook with a lot of ingredients and includes a high protein source of lean ground turkey and 2 different colors of vegetables. This recipe is low carbohydrates,…
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My Favorite Gingerbread Cookies
This Gingerbread recipe has been my favorite for years and is soo easy! It makes a big amount and I always freeze half for later in the month for Santa’s cookies ❤️ What I love about gingerbread cookies is they utilize heavy servings of spices which are known to have antioxidant properties (though to balance…
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Quick Spinach Feta Tomato Egg Casserole
Needing an easy meatless breakfast casserole this week? Try this 4 ingredient breakfast casserole for a quick, easy breakfast for your weekly meal prep or to share with guests! I like to limit processed meats such as breakfast meats which are connected to poorer health outcomes and sometimes it’s hard to find breakfast casseroles without…
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White Fish with Garlic Beans and Greens
If you are trying to add more beans in your week like I am, this recipe did not disappoint! We were even able to have left overs! Paired this with a slice of sourdough bread, maybe a drizzle of olive oil for a light lunch 🤌🏻 We used our Haddock from @sizzlefishfit but really could…
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ABC Breakfast Muffins
Needing more breakfast ideas? I love adding fruit or vegetables to muffins, not just for our toddlers, but for adults too! These ABC muffins are rich in flavor and fiber and naturally sweetened with fruit with no added sugar! My boys liked these with a little bit of vegan butter spread, and I would pair…
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Holiday Brie and Arugula Egg Sandwich
One of the top questions I get as a Dietitian is what to make for breakfast. There are a ton of suggestions, but I have to say eggs are probably the most versatile and can be a great way to get a protein packed breakfast in. I love an egg sandwich because you can swap…