Posts by Amelia Frost
Mixed Berry Overnight Oats
With 24 grams of protein, this simple overnight oats recipe is the perfect thing to start your morning out on the right foot. The banana provides creaminess, while the blackberries and raspberries add natural sweetness and texture. Active time: 5 minutes | Total time: 5 minutes +chill in the fridge overnight Mixed Berry Overnight Oats…
Read More8 Filling Vegetarian Dishes Under 425 Calories
Eating a plant-based diet doesn’t have to feel restrictive if you have the right balance of protein, fiber and healthy fats. This collection of recipes covers every meal of the day, plus dessert. These eight recipes are hearty and nourishing to keep you going all day, every day. 8 Vegetarian Dishes Under 425 Calories Breakfast…
Read MoreBrown Butter Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies
The kids and I have been on a cookie testing spree lately. These brown butter chocolate chunk cookies with pistachios have made the cut. They’re sweet and savory in every bite and have layers of flavor. A fresh batch doesn’t last long around here! Brown butter chocolate chunk cookies are thick and chewy with crispy…
Read MoreAirport Food Survival Guide: What to Grab at the Gate
Air travel comes with enough stress, and finding good food at the airport shouldn’t add to it. Between early morning departures, unexpected delays, and limited meal options, finding good airport snacks can feel like a challenge. So we asked our registered dietitians what their go-to options look like, and built this list from there. You…
Read MoreWhat I Think About Red Light Therapy (and Why It’s Changed)
I first wrote about red light therapy more than a decade ago, long before it became trendy on social media. At the time, I was deep in my own healing journey with Hashimoto’s, trying to understand why my body felt so depleted and what I could do to support it at the root level. Red…
Read MoreTired of the Same Foods on GLP-1s? How to Keep Meals Interesting with Less Appetite
If your favorite foods suddenly feel less appealing since starting a GLP-1 medication, you’re not alone. Many people taking GLP-1s for weight loss notice changes in appetite, taste, and overall interest in food (1). Between medication side effects, decision fatigue, and feeling full faster, it’s common for meals to feel more like a task than…
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Ants Naturally
Ants, ants, everywhere! Those pesky insects have a way of finding every little crack and opening right into your home. When spring comes around I’ll see an ant scout here and there and I want to nip it in the bud before they take over my life (and my kitchen counter). Every spring I start…
Read MoreDietitian-Recommended Frozen Meals for Nights You Can’t Cook
Let’s be honest: Sometimes, the only thing stopping you from eating a nutritious meal is the time and effort it takes to cook it. So, when time is scarce and the willpower to chop a vegetable is nonexistent, a frozen meal is an essential backup plan. And we have good news! The frozen food aisle…
Read MoreApple Pie Energy Bites
These nutrient-dense treats are packed with dried apples, toasted nuts, oats, dates and cinnamon. They’re a great balanced snack with fiber, protein, healthy fats and whole grains — and they taste like portable apple pies (1,2,3). They’re finished with coconut, but you could get creative and roll them in chia seeds, hemp seeds or even…
Read MoreSheet Pan Almond-Crusted Salmon With Green Beans
Coarsely chopped almonds and Parmesan cheese create a crunchy topping for salmon fillets, and a swipe of Dijon mustard ensures the topping adheres and keeps the fish moist. Green beans and meaty cremini mushrooms are roasted on the same sheet pan, so clean up is easy — a bonus on busy weeknights. The American Heart…
Read MoreHomemade Jalapeño Salt (Easy Mineral-Rich Spicy Seasoning)
Sometimes you just need to spice things up a little. This jalapeno salt recipe will do just that. With simple ingredients it’s full of healthy minerals and the perfect seasoning for meats, veggies, or even fruit. You can easily control the spice level here and either use a little or a lot on your foods.…
Read MoreOrchard Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
If you have leftover rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breast, make this high-protein chicken salad as an easy lunch option. Lean shredded chicken is combined with creamy yogurt, crispy apples and sweet grapes for a tasty, tangy combo. For a packable lunch serve this chicken salad between 100% whole grain bread or sub lettuce leaves…
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