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28/09/2025

✨ Crunchy, tasty, and easy to make — let’s roast some chickpeas together! 🧑‍🍳

💡 Roasted chickpeas are one of the easiest ways to add crunch and plant-based protein to your meals.

✅ Rinse and dry your chickpeas well — the drier they are, the crispier they’ll get.
✅ Toss with a small amount of oil and your favorite spices.
✅ Roast at 425°F, shaking the pan halfway through, until golden and crunchy (about 20–30 minutes).

🌱 Nutrition spotlight: Chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber, making them a snack that’s both filling and energizing.

Use them as a high-fiber snack or sprinkle on top of salads, grain bowls, or soups for extra texture and nutrition.

👉 What flavor combo would you try first — sweet, spicy, or savory?

✨ Balanced & Nourishing ✨🍗 Chicken = lean protein to keep you full & fueled🥔 Sweet potato = fiber + steady energy🌱 Chick...
05/09/2025

✨ Balanced & Nourishing ✨

🍗 Chicken = lean protein to keep you full & fueled

🥔 Sweet potato = fiber + steady energy

🌱 Chickpeas = extra protein and gut-loving fiber

🥄 Tahini sauce = creamy, heart-healthy fats

When you put it all together → you get a meal that’s satisfying, nourishing, and oh-so-delicious 🙌

Hey Alex 👋 Starting your healthy cooking journey doesn’t have to be complicated—or expensive.Think of it like building a...
26/08/2025

Hey Alex 👋 Starting your healthy cooking journey doesn’t have to be complicated—or expensive.

Think of it like building a strong foundation: if you stock your kitchen with just a few budget-friendly staples, you’ll always have the tools to create quick, affordable, and nourishing meals.

Today, I’m breaking down 3 affordable pantry must-haves that every beginner cook should start with.

These ingredients are simple, versatile, and will help you cook with confidence—without overspending.

💬 What is one of your go-to ingredients that you always buy? Comment it below!👇

⏳💰 6 Meal Planning Tips to Save Time and MoneyTired of opening the fridge at 6 PM and realizing you have nothing ready f...
11/08/2025

⏳💰 6 Meal Planning Tips to Save Time and Money

Tired of opening the fridge at 6 PM and realizing you have nothing ready for dinner? 😅

With just a little planning, you can take the stress out of weeknights, eat healthier, and cut your grocery bill—without spending hours in the kitchen.

In this post, you’ll learn how to:
🍝 Plan meals weekly so you always know what’s for dinner
🏡 Shop your kitchen first to use up what you already have and avoid waste
🛒 Create a master grocery list so shopping is faster and easier
🍲 Cook once, eat twice by doubling recipes and reusing leftovers in new ways
🥕 Prep ingredients ahead so dinner practically makes itself on busy nights
🥘 Simplify with one-pan meals to cut down on dishes and cleanup time

These are the same strategies I use to:
✨ Reduce food waste
✨ Spend less time in the kitchen
✨ Keep weeknights stress-free

💾 Save this post so you have these tips on hand next time you meal plan.
💬 Tell me in the comments—which tip are you trying first?

🍝Cook once, eat at least twiceLife gets busy fast—between work, errands, and all the little things that pop up during th...
11/08/2025

🍝Cook once, eat at least twice

Life gets busy fast—between work, errands, and all the little things that pop up during the week, dinner can quickly turn into a last-minute scramble. That’s where a little Sunday prep can make all the difference.

This baked ziti is my go-to for busy weeks. By making a big batch now, I’m giving myself a head start on meals for the next few days. All I need to do is heat, eat, and relax.

Here’s why I love prepping a dish like this ahead of time:
✔ Time saving – No need to start from scratch on a busy night.
✔ Less cleanup – One round of cooking means one round of dishes.
✔ Money saver – Fewer last-minute takeout orders.
✔ Stress relief – It’s one less decision to make after a long day.

Pro tip: Portion into individual containers and store in the fridge or freezer. You can even pair it with a quick side salad or roasted veggies for a complete meal in minutes.

Cooking ahead isn’t about spending your whole weekend in the kitchen—it’s about setting yourself up for an easier, healthier week.

What’s one meal you could batch cook to make your weeknight dinners effortless?

I used to think people would just figure out how to eat healthier.But over time, I realized… many of us were never taugh...
06/06/2025

I used to think people would just figure out how to eat healthier.

But over time, I realized… many of us were never taught the basics including myself.

How to cook. How to meal plan. How to actually feel confident in the kitchen.

If that’s you, you’re not alone 💛

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated—and it doesn’t require a gourmet kitchen or hours of prep.

✨ It’s about having simple and practical skills to cook and meal prep on your own.

That’s exactly what I love helping people build.

📩 DM me if you’re ready to feel more confident in the kitchen

📌 Save this post for when you’re ready!

💰Grocery shopping on a budget? Start here!If you’re trying to cut back on your grocery bill without sacrificing what you...
08/05/2025

💰Grocery shopping on a budget? Start here!

If you’re trying to cut back on your grocery bill without sacrificing what you love to eat, these 4 tips are for you:

✅ Stick to your list ✍️
✅ Buy in bulk (but only what you’ll actually use) 🛒
✅ Check unit prices 🔍
✅ Shop in-season whenever you can 🍎🌽

Simple changes can really add up over time!

Save this for later 📌 and follow for realistic, budget-friendly ideas 🛒✨

This past week I was at Overlook for my Diabetes Outpatient Rotation. •I was able to observe the dietitians sessions wit...
24/06/2023

This past week I was at Overlook for my Diabetes Outpatient Rotation.

•I was able to observe the dietitians sessions with a diverse range of patients, including patients with Pre-Diabetes, Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes.

•Also shown is my finger stick result from when we learned how to test our blood glucose in class + me with a Freestyle Libre2 continuous monitor that Abbott sponsored our program to try for two weeks.

-> I learned a lot and I thoroughly enjoyed my Outpatient Rotation.

✅ 9 weeks of Clinical The last 9 weeks I learned and grew a lot. I overcame many challenges including regaining my self ...
14/06/2023

✅ 9 weeks of Clinical

The last 9 weeks I learned and grew a lot. I overcame many challenges including regaining my self confidence and continuing to work.

The last two weeks of my clinical rotation I got to work with many dietitians. I got quite a bit of practice seeing, educating and charting on patients.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and I honestly cannot believe how quickly these last 9 weeks went. Prior to this rotation I was very nervous 😬, but now I am kind of sad it’s already over.

(Featuring some of my tools/resources I used during this rotation + the horses I’d see every morning while on the shuttle to the hospital)

✅7 weeks of my Clinical Rotation- Med Surg for 4 weeks- Nutrition Support for 3 weeksAs a dietetic intern, my first 8 we...
31/05/2023

✅7 weeks of my Clinical Rotation
- Med Surg for 4 weeks
- Nutrition Support for 3 weeks

As a dietetic intern, my first 8 weeks of clinical consisted of lots of learning along with two other dietetic interns and our professor. We saw and educated many patients and/or their family members about their diets. We also calculated patients nutrient needs, assessed the patient’s nutritional risk and nutrition diagnoses.

The general conditions of the patients that we saw include heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, gastrointestinal disease, respiratory disease, and patients on nutrition support.

⏳2 weeks of Entry Level Practice

My last two weeks at Morristown Medical Center will be spent working with the dietitians. At the end of the two weeks they will assess whether I am prepared to begin working in clinical after finishing the internship.

✅Week 3 of my Clinical Rotation I spent at the Chilton Medical Center•The focus for the week was kidney disease and diab...
30/04/2023

✅Week 3 of my Clinical Rotation I spent at the Chilton Medical Center

•The focus for the week was kidney disease and diabetes.

•Each day I had the opportunity to work with and learn from a different dietitian.

➡️ This week I’ll be back at Morristown Medical Center

💕 I am so excited to share my first publication is this affirmation journal I created!😃 Daily affirmations helped me bui...
27/04/2023

💕 I am so excited to share my first publication is this affirmation journal I created!

😃 Daily affirmations helped me build confidence in myself, and I wanted to create something that could benefit so many of you.

-> Here is the link if you are interested in purchasing one:
- https://a.co/d/b02M3Nd

📚I was only able to create this journal because I took Liz’s ( ) course -Click to Publish.

•If you are interested in publishing a journal or book of your own her course provides you everything you need to get self publish in just 6 weeks.

- https://thedietitianeditor.thinkific.com/?ref=6db8bd

💰Note: I am an affiliate for this program & when you purchase through my affiliate link, I make a commission at no additional cost to you.

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