Oatmeal Bar X2

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I just love this recipe since it delivers 2 fold! The ingredients lend itself to creating a healthy oatmeal bar or buffet for a fun, family-friendly weekend treat – or a true grab-and-go cooked oatmeal bar that is perfect for busy weekday mornings to get the day going. If oatmeal is not a favorite, substituting protein packed quinoa would work great too! The ingredients encompass whole foods that are rich in nutrition and provide great energy that does the body good when starting the day! Here is how to create your next healthy oatmeal bar!   The Oatmeal Buffet Bar 2-3 […]

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Soup for Summer!

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Often during the hot and sticky summer months we probably don’t think about making soup for our meals. It’s August and the weather continues to be hot, hot, hot!! The great thing about soup is that it doesn’t have to be served hot and the possibilities are endless! So, why not try COLD soup? Here are 3 good reasons why cold soup can be a very healthy option for a quick, easy, and nutritious summer meal. 1. Soup can be Hydrating! During the summer heat it is always a good idea to stay on top of fluid intake since it […]

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Healthy Super Bowl Options – as seen on News 2 WKRN!

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Local dietician recommends healthy options for Super Bowl snacks Posted: Feb 01, 2013 8:30 AM By Stephanie Langston, Reporter NASHVILLE, Tenn. A local dietician is recommending some healthy options for parties ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. It’s considered the second largest food consumption day of the year, just under Thanksgiving.Jenny Beth Kroplin is a registered dietician with Healthy Beginnings.”On average Super Bowl fans can consume anywhere from 3,000 to 5,000 calories on Super Bowl Sunday food and it only takes 3,500 calories to gain a pound,” Kroplin told Nashville’s News 2. “I recommend people fill up on fruits and vegetables first, […]

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5 Simple Ways to Jumpstart Your Family ‘Healthy” in 2013!

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Happy 2013! Are you ready to get your family “Healthy” in this new year?? This is the time of year that healthy goals are a priority for many, gym memberships skyrocket, and healthy eating is at the top of the list after all the holiday yumminess! To help you and  your family jumpstart  a healthier path here are my top 5 easy tips to shift gears for a healthy new year! 1. Cleanse your Kitchen: Are your  fridge and pantry full of left over holiday foods? From Chex mix to egg nog, the holiday has a way of adding food items to our kitchen that may not […]

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