Nutrition Specialists of New Jersey, LLC

03/31/2023

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12/07/2022

I’ve been loving this chicken dish lately! Chicken breast, sweet cherry peppers, onions, olives, garlic, and top it with parsley and you have a restaurant-style meal within a half hour! I simply sauté the onion, garlic, cherry peppers and olives in a pan, add the chicken and let it caramelize on each side, add some black pepper, and then cover it for about 25 minutes. Sometimes I add a bit of water or low sodium chicken stock to avoid it from sticking! This is so, so flavorful and so healthy! Top it with freshly chopped parsley and you have an amazing meal! 🍗🧄🧅🌶🌿

12/02/2022

Around the holidays I always suggest that my patients contribute one healthy option to the table to help them balance out their plate. That’s exactly what I did for this past Thanksgiving! For your next occasion, bring a large fruit bowl, a large tossed salad, or a veggie platter for everyone to enjoy so that you can balance it out with all of the other yummy indulgences! Filling up on these high fiber options will keep you a bit more satisfied and help you to not over-indulge!

11/23/2022

Cozy Saturdays call for Protein Pancakes - they’re back! I absolutely love these high protein Cottage Cheese pancakes. I top it with a delicious strawberry compote (frozen strawberries with a touch of stevia and water). These pancakes are so simple to make - Simply mix 1/2 C low fat cottage cheese, 1/4 C oats, 1/2 tsp baking powder, just a touch of vanilla extract, and 4 egg whites. Blend it all together and you have your pancake batter! You can add berries, lemon zest or even a few chocolate chips if you’d like!

11/22/2022

We are so thrilled to introduce our newest member of the team - Meet Alexa! 🍎🍏 Hello! I’m Alexa Schneider MPS, RDN. I graduated from William Paterson University with my Bachelors of Science in Public Health in 2018. In 2019, I completed a Nutrition and Healthy Living 6-month certificate program with Cornell University.
Shortly after, I began my masters and dietetic internship with Penn State University. I completed my dietetic internship with Penn State University and graduated with my MPS of Nutritional Sciences in April of 2022. During my internship, I worked in a variety of settings within Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding areas. These settings allowed me to work with many patients, communities, and individuals from various backgrounds, within the clinical, food service, and community nutrition settings.

My passion for nutrition started at a young age. Many can be consumed by diet-culture, and I, myself have fallen victim to that cycle. I am here to help individuals break this cycle and embrace food freedom with a mindful approach. I strive to support others in implementing this mindset into their lives. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling to anywhere with a beach, and trying new restaurants with my friends, especially new brunch spots!

My scope of practice includes: Intuitive Eating, Mindful Eating, Eating Disorders, Chronic Dieter, Weight Inclusive (WI), Cardiometabolic Disorders, and, Children and adolescents.

11/10/2022

Garlic Roasted Branzino with Sautéed Cauliflower, Mushrooms and Onions! So delicious and simple - I love preparing all types of fish in tin foil and throwing it in the oven for 15 minutes. You can add any spices or herbs but I kept it super simple with lots of chopped garlic, salt and pepper!

11/08/2022

Made such a delicious and light fish last night! I made Filet of Sole with lemon, garlic and parsley. So simple. I just brown some chopped garlic in the pan and pan sear the Sole in the pan on each side for about 5 minutes (and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper). Once the fillets are cooked through I top it with some sliced lemon and fresh parsley! Serve it with lots of veggies, a salad and some roasted potatoes and you have yourself an amazing meal! Filet of sole is so light and not fishy so if you’re not a fish eater this may be a good one to start out with! YUM! 🍋🐠🌿

11/01/2022

10/27/2022

My newest OBSESSION! I am a Registered Dietitian and I eat ice cream every night 🍦 Yes, you heard me right! I just bought the new Ninja Creami and I am absolutely obsessed! I simply mix together a scoop of protein powder (I used ) , unsweetened almond milk, a bit of monk fruit and 5 minutes later you have the most delicious ice cream! I typically top it with some yummy toppings (here I have Hu chocolate chip cookies crushed on top). This couldn’t make me or my sweet tooth happier!

10/25/2022

This may look crazy but this was such a DELICIOUS dinner! Made a Homemade Turkey Breast the other night and it couldn’t have been any easier! You simply rinse off the Turkey breast, season it with black pepper and fresh chopped onions (I also add lots of onion powder to give it extra flavor). You follow the directions on the back of the packaging in terms of how long it must cook in the oven (this cooked for about 2.5 hours on 350 degrees) and the house literally smelled like Thanksgiving! The Turkey makes for great left overs throughout the week to throw over a salad or on a wrap for lunch. I prepared it with lots of roasted veggies and a salad. So good! 🍗🍴

10/22/2022

With the weather changing there’s been lots and lots of soup in our home this week! This is such a simple recipe and soothes the soul (and throat) this time of year! Simply simmer a gallon of water, 1/2 bouillon cube, 4-5 boneless skinless chicken breast, approximately 4 carrot stalks, 4 celery stalks, 3 parsnips, one large onion chopped, a large handful of parsley and dill and a tiny bit of salt and pepper. Let it cook up for 3 hours (the more the better!) and your house will smell amazing and you’ll have an amazing meal to look forward to! Enjoy! 🥣🧅🥕🌿

10/17/2022

WE ARE HIRING AGAIN! Looking for a passionate Registered Dietitian to join our team. Must be willing to come to the Freehold office one time per week (evening and weekend hours as well)
Reach us at ashleykravitzhealth@gmail.com

10/09/2022

The time of year has me craving all kinds of delicious (but healthy) baked goods! This was the same healthy Italian Style Cheesecake (posted a few weeks back) but I added in fresh lemon zest, lemon juice and topped it with a berry compote later on. Definitely try this amazing alternative!

10/07/2022

This was SO delicious! Mixed seafood (flounder, shrimp and calamari) in a delicious tomato-based curry sauce. This one was introduced to me by my sister! We mixed together fresh ginger, curry powder, cayenne pepper, turmeric, garam masala, fresh onion and garlic, a can of chopped tomatoes and a cup of unsweetened almond milk. Let it simmer and then you add in all the seafood and let it cook for a half hour! So delicious, so flavorful and it has so many health benefits with all of those exotic spices! You MUST try this! I also served mine over cauliflower rice and sprinkled some fresh scallion on top!

10/06/2022

Everyone Meet Our Amazing New Dietitian Alexandra! Here is a little bit more about our newest Addition To The Team!

Hello! My name is Alexandra (Ali) Decker and I am Registered Dietitian from Long Island New York! I graduated from Quinnipiac University with a bachelor’s degree in health science, and a minor in biology, and then went on to attend Long Island University’s DPD program! I completed a year-long dietetic internship at Long Island University as well! Upon obtaining my RD credential and license, I began doing what I love to do, helping others find a balanced and healthy relationship with food!

I spent most of my life as a competitive gymnast and went on to become a college athlete at Quinnipiac University for 2 years. Being a gymnast, I definitely felt a lot of pressure to “look a certain way.” For anyone, feeling that pressure can be extremely challenging! During that time, I did not let myself eat what I really wanted to. Instead, I was restricting my food choices, stressing about what I was eating 24/7, and feeling guilty when I ate something that was deemed “unhealthy.” It took a while for me to realize I was actually HARMING my body, not helping it! Ever since I came to that realization, I have been able to enjoy my life without obsessing over every little thing I am eating! I am extremely passionate about helping others become intuitive with their dietary choices, as I did, while fueling their bodies in a healthy and beneficial way! I have finally developed a well-balanced and healthy relationship with food, and I want to help you do the same!

In my free time, you can find me watching Disney movies, taking spin classes/being active, going on a walk with my French bulldog Pearl, or exploring new restaurants, bakeries, etc. with my fiancé!

09/23/2022

Made a DELICIOUS Seafood Cioppino a few weeks back - With shrimp, mussels, calamari, and I tried a new white, flakey fish (Turbot) and absolutely loved it! I simply prepare my traditional tomato sauce (olive oil, garlic, onion, salt and pepper, crushed tomatoes, basil and parsley). I added in a jar of clam juice, tossed in all of the seafood and let it all simmer for about a half hour! So delicious.. and so so simple. I served it with a little Garlic Bread (and of course burned it - just like my Nonnie always does! 😂) This is a must try!

09/19/2022

Send your resume to ashleykravitzhealth@gmail.com!

09/14/2022

Want to change your life for the better? Make an appointment with our incredible dietitian Sarah to address all of your nutritional counseling needs! Covered by insurance 100%! Message us here or call us at 732-589-2547. You can email us at ashleykravitzhealth@gmail.com as well!