It’s lunch date time! This week, it’s on a Thursday – thanks for understanding! So, pull up a chair and let’s catch up on the latest news and best recipes. I’ve summarized last week’s stories into bite-size bits. More knowledge in less time. Win!
News to Know:
Announcements:
- My Whole Wheat Blueberry Zucchini Muffins were featured on Shape Magazine’s website!
- On Tuesday, I’ll be co-hosting a Twitter chat for National Nutrition Month. There will be prizes, tips and recipes to help you live a healthier life! I’d love it if you could be there. Tuesday, 3/21 at 11:00am PT/ 2:00pm ET. Follow #NutritionMonth
- I’m on video! In this video for Bumble Bee Foods “Bee Well for Life” campaign, I give my 20 seconds of nutrition 101 advice: Be kind to yourself. You’re doing the best you can. Check out minute 2:17:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XazsmxRmQMg
The segment is hosted by my friends Willow and Stephanie of C&J Nutrition, and features some of my favorite Registered Dietitian Nutritionists: NourishRDs, fANNEtastic food, Jaclyn London, Amaris Bradley and Toby Amidor
Food, Health & Nutrition:
- Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle – NourishRDs // 12 simple ways to care for yourself (remember you??) from eating lunch away from your desk to piling on the vegetables
- 10 Foods that Fight Inflammation – US News & World Report
- Suggestions for Nudging Children toward Healthier Food Choices – Science Daily via The University of Pennsylvania // This article shows how to design what is called “choice architecture” that increases the chance kids will choose healthy food. Bottom Line: Make healthy food easy to access, good tasting and appealing, and people will be more likely to eat it.
- How to induce kids to eat more fruits and veggies? Hire a chef – LA Times // Now that you’ve nudged them to choose a healthy food, how do you get them to eat it? Make sure it tastes good. Chefs are excellent at that, and bringing them into schools can do a lot of good.
- Which Type of Milk is Healthiest? – US News & World Report // A great, simple comparison of the nutrients in the most popular dairy and non-dairy milks by Registered Dietitian Keri Gans
Recipes Worth Making:
Quick Bread:
- Banana Bread with Chocolate Drizzle – Ellie Krieger, RD for The Washington Post
Breakfast:
- Cherry Overnight Oatmeal with Blue Diamond Almonds – Hungry Healthy Girl
- Whole-Grain Banana-Chocolate Chip Pancakes – Toby Amidor Nutrition
Main Course:
- Fantastic Freezer Meals to Make Your Life Easier – Shape Magazine
- Spiced Yellow Rice with Chicken and Vegetables – Martha Stewart
Dessert:
- Double Chocolate Nutella Carrot Cake Cups with Malted Cream Cheese Frosting – Half Baked Harvest // Cutest Easter treat ever! She has them in little pots with chocolate eggs and a carrot on top.
- Healthy “Ice Cream” Sandwiches – Your Choice Nutrition // I’d love to make these with Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut Almond Butter!
Add-Ons:
- Balsamic Roasted Strawberries – Garnish with Lemons // On a slice of baguette with goat cheese…on ice cream…on ricotta creme a la Ellie Krieger…options are endless.
Food Guides & Roundups:
- The Ultimate Guide to Nuts – The Nutty Nutritionist
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Caroline is a freelance writer, nutrition communication consultant, and counselor with a holistic approach to healthy living. 
I was wondering what happened Wednesday when my feed was empty 😉
Nice video there with some familiar faces! I need to try out those muffins- Pinned them when you posted them but now to actually get into the kitchen!
Aww, thank you for noticing Arman 🙂 Glad we could “grab lunch” today instead.