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Archives for December 2014

Caraway Beet Soup

December 31, 2014 by maryrossfowler 1 Comment

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I’ll admit, up until a couple of years ago I did not like beets. Whenever I tried them, I thought they tasted like dirt. I’ve since decided that the reason for this is that I was eating, well, dirt. But then I tried roasted (dirtless) beets, and I loved them! The key is peeling the beets rather than just scrubbing them, apparently. And roasting them really brings out their natural sweetness and gives them a nice soft texture. Mmmmm……

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Filed Under: Recipes, Soups, Vegan, Weight Loss Tagged With: anti-inflammatory, beets, caraway, cashew cream, gluten-free, leeks, roasting, soup, vegan

Roasted Citrus Salad

December 30, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

roasted citrus salad

Sometimes people ask me if I grow tired of eating salads all the time, and my answer is always no. There are so many different ways to make a salad, the possible combinations are endless. …

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Filed Under: Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Weight Loss Tagged With: avocado, citrus, featured, meyer lemon, orange, pistachios, salad, vegan

10 Truths About Weight Loss

December 29, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

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Just as the holidays are a time to eat, drink, and be merry, the post-holiday period is a time in which most people tend to loosen their belts, look in the mirror, and be sad. …

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Filed Under: Articles, Weight Loss Tagged With: dieting, fad diets, goals, weight loss

Easy “Cheesy” Broccoli Soup (Vegan)

December 26, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

broccoli soup bowl

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, my favorite meal to make and eat on the weekends is an easy soup. Well, it doesn’t get much easier than this creamy, nutritious broccoli soup! …

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Filed Under: Kid Friendly, Recipes, Soups, Vegan Tagged With: anti-inflammatory, broccoli, cashews, dairy-free, gluten-free, soup, vegan

Chocolate Espresso Tahini Cups

December 23, 2014 by maryrossfowler 1 Comment

Chocolate Espresso Tahini Cups

Chocolate Espresso Tahini Cups

I will admit, this isn’t the most nutritious recipe I’ve posted, but it sure is delicious. Although it’s better for everyone to avoid sugar as much as possible, sometimes it’s nice to have a bite of something sinful. …

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Filed Under: Desserts, Recipes Tagged With: chocolate, coconut sugar, dessert, espresso, gluten-free, non-dairy, tahini, vegan

Pregnancy Nutrition: Weight Gain and Loss

December 22, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

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[This is part 3 of my pregnancy nutrition series. To learn about prenatal supplements or what to eat during pregnancy, go here.]

Prior to getting pregnant, I had envisioned exactly how I thought my weight management would go during and after pregnancy: I would eat right and exercise regularly to avoid excess weight gain during pregnancy, then a few weeks postpartum, start a serious exercise program to lose the expected few pounds of extra weight. …

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Filed Under: Articles, Pregnancy, Weight Loss Tagged With: BMI, exercise, postpartum, pregnancy, prenatal, weight loss

Oven “Fried” Pickles

December 21, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

Oven-fried pickles

During my college days, my favorite memory of “honkey-tonking” in downtown Nashville included going to Robert’s Western World to listen to cover bands and split a pitcher of beer and a basket of fried pickles with my friends. With the ranch dipping sauce, those fried pickles were the epitome of salty, fatty goodness. …

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Filed Under: Recipes, Side Dish Tagged With: almond meal, corn free, flax, gluten-free, oil free, oven-fried, pickles, sodium, vegan

Avocado Ranch Dip

December 20, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

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In case you haven’t noticed, ranch dressing is extremely popular in America. I’ve seen it on salads, as a veggie dip, on pizza, and even poured on spaghetti. For a dietitian (or just anyone who is health conscious), this is not a pretty sight. …

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Filed Under: Kid Friendly, Recipes, Side Dish, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: avocado, dairy-free, dip, dressing, gluten-free, ranch, vegan

5 Basic Cooking Conversions Everyone Should Know

December 17, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

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While studying to become a dietitian, I had to take a science of cooking class so I could learn how to be proficient in the kitchen. I had been cooking for myself for a few years at that point, yet there were a few measurement conversions that I had never learned. Once I learned them, I realized how much easier cooking could be!…

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DIY: Hand Salve & Eczema Lotion

December 16, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

 

small tubeWell, it’s getting to be dry skin weather, especially for people who wash their hands multiple times a day. I’ve also noticed dry patches of skin all over Abby’s body, so I decided to make a non-toxic eczema lotion that helps moisturize dry, chapped skin…

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Filed Under: Articles, Babies, DIY Tagged With: babies, cocoa butter, coconut oil, DIY, eczema, essential oils, hand salve, lotion, natural, shea butter, vitamin E oil

Breakfast Power Salad With Lemon Tahini Dressing

December 14, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

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Breakfast Power Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Salad for breakfast? That sounds odd, but why? Greens are the most nutritious food, so why not start your day with them? …

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Weight Loss Tagged With: anti-inflammatory, berries, breakfast, featured, fruit, greens, nuts, salad, seeds, tahini

Gingerbread Pots de Crème (Vegan & GF)

December 12, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

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As Christmas approaches, I find myself craving the traditional holiday flavors: apple cider, eggnog, and gingerbread. …

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Filed Under: Desserts, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: cashews, dairy-free, dark chocolate, dessert, gingerbread, gluten-free, holidays, vegan

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Hi, I'm Mary Ross! I am a Registered Dietitian in Winston-Salem, NC. I manage my lupus and promote disease prevention with a plant-based diet and overall healthy lifestyle. I love cooking, sports, gardening, and spending time with family!

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