Everyday Nutrition: Recipes- Sunday Funday

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Sunday, July 3, 2011

Sunday Funday: Homemade Marshmallows

Remember when my cousin Jess graduated from MSU and I gave her this box of goodies?

Did you wonder what the little squares were on the left hand side? Well wonder no longer, they were homemade marshmallows and today I am going to tell you how I made them.

Sunday Funday: 20 Second Icing

My new favorite icing is 20 second icing. The name does not refer to the number of seconds used to make the icing but instead is the consistency needed for the icing to return to a smooth surface after running an object through it. So that wasn't the best explanation... you may just need to watch the video!

Sunday Funday: Cookies on a Stick Part 1

When I was in college my grandparents sent me a cookie bouquet and I thought it was the coolest thing I had ever seen. Beautifully decorate cookies on stick arranged like flowers, brilliant... I wish I had thought of that! Since then I have been creating my own version and they are easier than you would think. It took awhile to get the technique right but now that I have it down I will share it with you!

Sunday Funday: Colorful and Fruity Vodka

What better way to celebrate Sunday Funday than with some cocktails! I saw this recipe online awhile ago and finally got around to trying it.

Skittles Infused Vodka:

Sunday Funday

In general I try and watch what I eat Monday-Saturday and then let myself splurge a little on Sunday. I feel that doing this serves many purposes:

1.) I enjoy my favorite foods more by seeing them as a treat and not something that I eat every day, savor every bite

2.) I stay on track with healthy eating during the week because I know that I can "cheat" a little on Sunday

3.) I learn that there are no foods that are off limits, just limits on when I can eat them

4.) Variety is still important. I try and make Sunday meals exciting by alternating favorite take out places with comfort food cooking or dinners out with friends

5.) Indulging on a daily basis sets us up for cravings. Keeping less healthy foods to one day a week helps to reprogram our perceptions and respond less to cravings.

Stay tuned for Sunday Funday recipes!

Welcome!

My name is Kristin and I am a Registered Dietitian living in the heart of Chicago.

Everyday Nutrition is a blog set out to show how nutrition can be easy, fun, creative and most importantly part of everyday. Some posts will be nutrition and health focused where as others may be more indulgent to show that in moderation any food can be part of a healthy lifestyle.

I have worked in a variety of settings including home health care, women, infant and children's nutrition, diabetic wellness, rehabilitation as well as community health promotion.

I feel that nutrition is one of the most important components of a healthy lifestyle, but in addition to nourishing our bodies food has to make us happy, fit our budget and must be adaptable to daily changes we may face.

I like to think of myself as a realistic Dietitian and strongly believe in the following:

1.) There are no "bad" foods. Eat in moderation and don't deny yourself. Eat healthy 80% of the time and splurge the other 20%, not only will it help you stick to a healthy eating plan but you deserve it!

2.) The more visually stimulating your meals are the more you will enjoy them. A low-fat item will taste better if it looks appealing so add some creativity into your meals and save calories while eating healthy.

3.) Save money where you can so that you can afford healthy foods or match sales with coupons to pay less for those foods. I hear patients say all the time that healthy foods are expensive but it is possible to make healthy foods part of any budget.

4.) Eating is a numbers game, keep your "calories in" and "calories out" the same and you set yourself up for weight stability over time. Know that you will be eating a larger dinner? Make sure to hit the gym in the morning or scale down breakfast and lunch portions to compensate.

5.) Nutrition does not have to be difficult! Eat a balance of foods, avoid high calorie high sugar items and make sure to have a large glass of water at each meal, it can be that simple. I often tell patients to eat as their mother taught them growing up, going back to basics helps ground us in good health.

Thanks for stopping by and please check back soon for updates!

Link Descriptions:

RECIPES:

This section is dedicated to everything cooking! It includes sections such as:
- Once Upon a Dinner Party; Things That I Learned From Friends (Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Lactose Intolerance)
- Products that I LOVE (Pumpkin, Squash, Fiber One)
- Hidden Nutrition
- Treats for our puppy friends
- Splurge, no calorie counting here!
- Fun with Food
- Try something new

HOW TO CALCULATE CALORIE NEEDS:

Provides instructions to figure out how many calories you need to eat each day to satisfy your health and wellness goals.

300 CALORIE MEALS/100 CALORIE SNACKS:

So now that you know how many calories you need daily you can start planning meals! Start with three 300 calorie meals and add 100 calories to each meal or snack to until you reach your total caloric needs.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION INFORMATION:

New health and nutrition topics discussed each month.

HEALTHY SUPER COUPONING:

Super couponing (the science of combining coupons with local sales) has been increasing in popularity over the last few years. While there are a lot of unhealthy items in these sales it is important to note that it is possible to stick with good choices and save money, let me show you how!

WHAT DOES A DIETITIAN EAT?

Ever wonder what a Dietitian eats? Find out here! I will truthfully blog days throughout the month as to what I ate.

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Sunday, July 3, 2011

Sunday Funday: Homemade Marshmallows

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Sunday Funday: 20 Second Icing

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Sunday Funday: Cookies on a Stick Part 1

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Sunday Funday: Colorful and Fruity Vodka

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Sunday Funday