Category Archives: Nutrition

Corned Beef, Cabbage, and …

St. Paddy’s Day is just around the corner! You know what that means—some of the most yummy, savory foods! What are your favorite foods for a hearty Irish meal? https://www.skinnytaste.com/corned-beef-hash If for some reason, there is any corned beef left, here’s a delicious way to use it. This corned beef veggie scramble is full ofContinue reading “Corned Beef, Cabbage, and …”

Embrace National Nutrition Month: Elevate Your Health with Simple Dietary Tweaks

As March unfolds, so does National Nutrition Month, a perfect opportunity to reevaluate our dietary habits and embark on a journey toward improved health and vitality. As a nutrition coach dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their wellness goals, I view this month as an invitation to embrace wholesome eating practices that can yield profoundContinue reading “Embrace National Nutrition Month: Elevate Your Health with Simple Dietary Tweaks”

What The Heck Is A Macro…and why do I need them?

I have clients and gym members coming up to me all the time saying, “Kristi, I always hear you talking about macronutrients. And I’ve seen social media posts about food fitting into your macros. I don’t understand what that means though. Can you explain it to me?” Of course, I am thrilled to teach someoneContinue reading “What The Heck Is A Macro…and why do I need them?”

My Top 4 Ways To Have Dessert (And Eat it Too!)

Summer BBQs a plenty? Cakes and desserts galore?No need to fret. You can have your dessert and eat it too (well what would be the point of having it if you can’t eat it, right?)Here, are my top four ways to eat dessert and not feel stuffed or guilty. Yes, it IS possible. Portion control.Continue reading “My Top 4 Ways To Have Dessert (And Eat it Too!)”

5 Top Nutrition Tips That Have Worked For My Weight Loss Clients

1. Drink water instead of soda. Need the bubbles? Try a Perrier with lemon or a San Pellegrino. 2. Keep carbs to a minimum during dinner and after dinner unless you’re going for a big strength or cardio training session right before or after dinner.  3. Choose only one or two days that you canContinue reading “5 Top Nutrition Tips That Have Worked For My Weight Loss Clients”

To drink or not to drink? (Water)

I just finished reading an article about how drinking water (or any type of beverage for that matter) during meals does not aid in the digestive process because it dilutes our stomach enzymes which are needed to breakdown our food. Instead, the article said to drink water in between meals. And although cold water takesContinue reading “To drink or not to drink? (Water)”

Pork chops with Wild Rice and Roasted Brussel Sprouts

This week’s recipe was oh so simple because I marinated the chops in a pan over night and just threw them in a 350 degree preheated oven on meal prep day. While the chops were cooking, I made the wild rice (Lundberg’s Organic CountryWild Rice) on the stovetop using organic chicken broth. I also cleanContinue reading “Pork chops with Wild Rice and Roasted Brussel Sprouts”

Spanish chicken and Potato Roast Meal Prep

This recipe turned out tastier than I had imagined! The chicken is tender and spiced just right with a hint of lemon and parsley. The potatoes are soft but soaked up the juices of the chicken so they melt in your mouth just right. I had to throw in some green veggies as well soContinue reading “Spanish chicken and Potato Roast Meal Prep”