I recently went on a sponsored Canadian lentil farm tour, and during dinner the first night, all of the attendees went around the table and talked about their favorite ways to eat lentils. My favorite lentils recipe is a toss up between my veggie meatballs (not surprising with the last name Rizzo) or my Greek [...]
Everything You Need To Know About Tofu
By Nikki Nies, MS,RD,LD, Contributing Blogger If you’re scared of soy or don’t know what to do with tofu, then you may be surprised to learn that a recent survey found that 45% of consumers actively seek out products that contain soy. Tofu is no longer just for Asian or ethnic cuisine. Personally, tofu has [...]
Blueberry Maple Walnut Trail Mix
There are some things that I just can't bring myself to buy in the store. Pancake mix is one of them and trail mix is another. It's just one of those things that is loaded with calories and sugar and is marketed as healthy. Seriously, how is something with M&M's in it mistaken as a [...]
Life Lately & A Savory Breakfast Bowl
After diligently posting every week for the past few years, I haven't posted in over a month! When I tell you life has been crazy, that's a bit of an understatement. First, I moved apartments in the beginning of August. We've been out of town so much that we just put our dresser together the [...]
5 Inflammation Fighting Foods For Runners
By Quinn Haisley Inflammation. It’s something that many athletes, especially runners, end up having to deal with at some point. Contrary to popular belief, inflammation isn’t always a bad thing. Short-term inflammation is a sign that the body is healing itself. But long-term inflammation can lead to further complications, such as prolonged injury and arthritis. [...]