So if you've read my profile, you know that I am a registered and licensed dietitian (RD, LD) or if you don't know what that is, I'm an expert in all things nutrition. I have decided to start incorporating this aspect of my life into my blog. I'll post nutrition tidbits and advice, yummy & healthy recipes, and easy lifestyle changes to help make you a healthier you.
I love dessert, so don't worry about me being one of those dietitians or nutritionists who declare sweets off limits. Everything can be included in your food for the day in moderation! Moderation is the key! Can you have a cookie today? Sure! Should you eat a half dozen of them? No, probably not. How about ice cream, cake, pie, pumpkin roll, brownies, etc? Absolutely, just not all of them every day and not in large amounts. 1/2-1 cup of ice cream, a small (2x2 inch) piece of cake or brownie, 1/2 inch piece of pumpkin roll, a 2 inch piece of pie. You get the idea. Small and only 1 or 2 a day. I also don't recommend making it an everyday habit, but a 1-3 times per week treat. All other foods should also be eaten in moderation and smaller portions than you typically see. Restaurants are notorious for portions that are 2-4 times as large as they should be, but that's another day ;)
My niche in the nutrition world is weight loss. It's by far my favorite aspect of the nutrition world and the area that comes easiest to me to educate and help clients with. I know a lot about other areas as well including disease states, diabetes, weight maintenance, lifestyle changes, etc. I am more than happy to answer any questions that you have for me too! Just leave a comment or send an email my way!
As an end to this post, I'll leave you with a couple of recipesrecipe that I found over at Chef In Training and The 36th Avenue for some fun (and not laden with sugar!) treats.
First up is from Chef In Training with a Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball at just over 100 calories for 1/12 of the ball, so invite some friends over for a party and serve this with some fresh veggies for a yummy snack!
The second recipe I'm going to share is found at The 36th Avenue for Skinny Pumpkin Dip! Yum! Make this with sugar free pudding as suggested below the recipe and it is just over 100 calories for 1/6th of the dip!!! Mmmmm <3 A perfect fall treat when served with graham crackers broken into little rectangles!
That's all I have for you today! Remember to send me any questions or comments you have!
Kara :)
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