The key to creating a satisfying post-dinner snack (or any snack!) is to combine fueling carbohydrates with satiating protein and/or healthy fats (like avocado, seeds, or plant oils!). Hummus is a wonderful, well-rounded snack because beans like chickpeas are a great mixture of fiber-rich carbs and plant-based protein. Pairing them with something sweet is just an added bonus. Plus, who doesn’t love chocolate!?
We are into week 2 of Plantuary and diving into the bean pool…literally! If you haven’t checked out our Beans, Legumes and Pulses – Oh My! blog explaining what these different names mean – plus a quick cooking recipe – then be...
You’ve been waiting, and the time is ALMOST here to join in on the fun for Plantuary 2023. If you’re wondering, “…what is Plantuary?” be sure to check out our Plantuary page for more details. To briefly put it – we want to help you eat more plants! Plantuary 2023 will...
I’d say it’s official – we are now fully immersed in the holiday season! And every year, it happens. We start to see recommendations, tips, and advice circulating around the media outlets. They want to tell us how to REALLY enjoy the holidays...
The holidays and the New Year bring on a season of change for many of us, focusing on how we can improve our lives in the coming 12 months. Sometimes, that comes in the form of setting New Year’s resolutions. Whether you vow to “start exercising every day” or “cut out...
Únase a Unite for HER para una clase de cocina en español. Esta clase interactiva gratuita es para las personas afectados por el cáncer de mama y sus cuidadores. La dietista Cristina Chong, RD, LDN, CDCES, demostrará recetas para todos los niveles de habilidad que se...
If you’ve met with the Unite for HER Nutrition Team for a nutrition chat or gift card call, you’ve likely found a common denominator – reducing inflammation! Whether it’s surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy, cancer treatment can cause inflammation to occur in the...
It’s no secret that kale is a nutritional powerhouse and its versatility means it can be enjoyed any number of ways…including as a chip! But don’t think you have to run out to the store to enjoy this tasty snack. Store bought kale chips can have additives and, well,...
Who says soup is just for cold weather? This Spring Minestrone is the easiest weeknight dinner that your family will definitely be requesting again. It is chock full of nutritious, seasonal vegetables – everything from soup staples to hearty root vegetables and leafy...
March is my favorite month of the year for so many reasons! I love celebrating St. Patrick’s Day (hello…my name is Erin), but it’s also National Nutrition Month! And for a Registered Dietitian, that’s code for celebrating all we do, all month long! Each year the...
By: Christina Chong, RD So, what is "plant-based?" You may have heard a lot about “plant-based” eating or a “plant-forward” eating plan – but what does that actually mean? The truth is eating “plant-based” actually looks and means different things to different...
Recipe inspired by Baked by Melissa I love a crunchy salad – especially when the temps drop. In the summer, I tend to reach for the delicate greens when I want a bowl of leafy goodness. But in the fall and winter, I want the favorites of the season – in this case it’s...