Jen's Bits and Bites Blog
Why I became a Dietitian
Listening to a podcast the other night I heard a guest speaker talk about the need for giving back as part of the healing process. The reward
What If You Don’t Like Vegetables?
Vegetable consumption can be a struggle, especially for families. An infinite number of research studies link vegetable consumption to health but what if you don’t like vegetables?
The DASH diet Interview with USA Today!
Photo Credit @1Raptor2 Lauren and I don’t always race but when we do 😂 What is the DASH diet? Everything to you need to know. Enjoy THIS article
Rethink Your Drink!
There are many options for non-alcoholic beverages. Here are a few hubby enjoys on occasion. Are you working to improve your health? It might be the right
Protein Supplements – powders and bars
Nutrition on the run! Protein supplements like powders and bars are an easy grab and go for most Americans especially when we are on the road and
Not your Mamma’s Potato Salad!
Lemon Dill Potato Salad 🥔🍋 Here is a light potato salad recipe that my daughters love! Another favorite, which I will post soon, is my potato salad
Not your average Kale Slaw!
How sweet it is to prepare a simple dish to share, feel good about its nutritional content, and then get asked for the recipe! This is what
Life Hacks from a Non-Traditional Dietetics Student
Sharing some tips that kept me sane, healthy, and successful as a full-time dietetic student balancing family and school work. In Food & Nutrition Magazine; Read the
Intern during a pandemic?
Discover some Essential Tips for Balancing Nutrition During the Pandemic and now Beyond! Read the article I published during the pandemic HERE
Deviled Eggs – My Way or the Highway!
Now that we are headed toward post-pandemic life let’s resume our normal summer celebrations with fun get-togethers! I keep my health goals in mind and enjoy the
Carb Cycling Interview USA Today
What is carb cycling? Understand the concept, and downsides before you try it. I had the wonderful opportunity to be interviewed for this informative article on carb
Black Beans and Corn Salad!
This is a fast and tasty way for you to get a serving of black beans aka “pulses” or “legumes” into your life. Eat legumes regularly, like
Baby Spinach “Love me Tender” and Artichoke Dip!
Baby Spinach for an Easy Win! Spinach is considered a superfood but it is also a functional food – ask Popeye about all the health and performance
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