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Food Allergy Week + Nut-free Kale Pesto

On May 15, 2017 / Feeding Kids, Food Allergies, Healthy Eating, My Food Fix, Nut-free recipes, Nutrition, Recipes

This week is Food Allergy Awareness Week. Food Allergy Awareness Week was created by Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FARE) in 1998 to help increase awareness of the prevalence and severity of food allergies and to help foster safe and respectful environments for those with food allergies.

Mediterranean Month: Beet & Garbanzo Salad

On May 4, 2017 / Food Allergies, In the News, My Food Fix, Nut-free recipes, Nutrition, Recipes

This vegetarian salad packs a protein punch, thanks to the chickpeas, walnuts and feta. My two favorite tricks for this fuss-free salad? Use already-cooked beets and roast in conventional or standard oven. And, forget dressing. Just drizzle olive oil and coarse salt on salad, toss to coat and

Coconut Carrot Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

On April 30, 2017 / Feeding Kids, Food Allergies, Healthy Eating, My Food Fix, Nut-free recipes, Nutrition, Recipes

Today is National Oatmeal Cookie Day. So, I thought it would be fun to do a breakfast twist on this old classic cookie. These gluten-free breakfast goodies are made with lots of oats (of course), plus some carrots, toasted coconut, cinnamon, walnuts, dried cranberries and a little sunflower seed butter for added

Celebrating Zucchini + Chocolate Zucchini Muffins {Recipe}

On April 25, 2017 / Feeding Kids, Food Allergies, Healthy Eating, My Food Fix, Nut-free recipes, Nutrition, Recipes

In honor of National Zucchini Bread Day, I am (re-)sharing my favorite zucchini bread recipe… EZ Freeze Chocolate Zucchini Muffins. These muffins are so easy to make, super-tasty and freeze well for those crazy school (and work!) mornings! Plus, they are a great “food fix” when you crave “something

Dinner on the Fly + Mexican-Style Veggie Bowl {Recipe}

On March 22, 2017 / Featured, Food Allergies, Healthy Eating, My Food Fix, Nut-free recipes, Nutrition, Recipe ReDux, Recipes

After a winter of crazy fluctuating temperatures and less than stellar training, I ran my first half-marathon on Sunday! Pretty frigid temperatures (especially at 6 AM!), but so fun and rewarding! I mean, how often do we–as adults–get cheered on by random strangers? It’s good for the soul. No

No-Bake Chocolate Zucchini Energy Bites {Recipe}

On March 14, 2017 / Featured, Food Allergies, Healthy Eating, In the News, My Food Fix, Nut-free recipes, Nutrition, Recipes

These energy bites contain whole ingredients and a lot less added sugars than store-bought granola and energy bars. Plus, this version contains a hidden ingredient: zucchini. It’s a tasty way to add a little more veggie to your day! PrintNo-Bake Chocolate Zucchini Energy Bites Ingredients1.25 cups regular

Holiday snack attack solutions + WFMY “Good Morning” Show

On November 11, 2016 / Feeding Kids, Food Allergies, Healthy Eating, In the News, My Food Fix, Nutrition, Recipes

Yesterday I dished about easy and portable healthy holiday snacks on WFMY with Lauren Melvin. Snacking gets a bad rap. Actually, snacking can be a great way to get more nutritious foods in your diet. But, first you have to choose those nutrient-rich foods. Think about this…

Choco-Oat Cookie Dough Energy Balls {Recipe}

On November 10, 2016 / Feeding Kids, Food Allergies, Healthy Eating, My Food Fix, Nut-free recipes, Recipes

Sometimes you just need a little snack to power you through the day. These energy balls are delicious and super easy to whip up! They’re loaded with good things, like oats, ground flax seed and seed butter. Plus, they are gluten-free and nut-free, so you can pack

Green Goddess Smoothie {Recipe}

On November 10, 2016 / Food Allergies, Healthy Eating, My Food Fix, Nut-free recipes, Recipes

This green goodness is a mix between a juice and smoothie. And, it’s delicious. Mildly sweet, nutrient-rich and hydrating. You can even make this smoothie a night before, store in a Mason jar and tote to work or the gym the next day. It’s rich in vitamin

Savory-Sweet Roasted Pumpkin Seeds {Recipe}

On September 22, 2016 / Featured, Feeding Kids, Food Allergies, Healthy Eating, Nut-free recipes, Nutrition, Recipe ReDux, Recipes

This weekend, we drove to Charlottesville, VA to visit friends. Along the way, we spotted our first pumpkin patch of the year. The trees are still green, and the weather is still [really] warm. Regardless, there they were… glorious orange pumpkins. Now, it doesn’t take much to