Dorine Lam, RDN, MS, MPH
3 Breakfast Smoothie Recipes for All-Day Energy
Many Americans, despite working towards a healthy diet, do not eat enough fruits, vegetables, or protein. This can lead to nutritional voids that result from busy lives and too little time to properly fuel our bodies. However, there are easy ways to add fruits, vegetables, and proteins to your diet. Fruits, veggies, plant-based milk, and…
Read More5 Key Ingredients in Great Quinoa Salad, Plus a Recipe to Get This Superfood In Your Diet
Quinoa is a food that is growing in popularity for a good reason. It’s not a genetically modified crop and is highly nutritious, with numerous health benefits. It’s categorized as a whole grain, not a seed. Still, quinoa is a healthy alternative to grains like rice, oats, and barley. Being gluten-free makes it a great…
Read MoreHow to Make the Perfect Strawberry Smoothie Recipe for You
Strawberries are highly nutritious, packed with minerals, dietary fiber, and vitamins, as well as a variety of bioactive compounds. Strawberries' bioactive compounds may even have protective abilities against certain health conditions, like cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other chronic disorders. You can add strawberries to your diet in several ways, including delicious strawberry smoothies. However,…
Read MoreHow to Make Homemade Fruit Snacks + 2 Easy Recipes
Homemade fruit snacks are a healthy and nutritious option to have between meals. They are not just great for kids, but also for adults. These delicious bites are made with real vegetables and fruits that are packed with nutrients and are naturally sweetened. Making your own fruit snacks is a great way to avoid artificial…
Read MoreTop 10 Anti Inflammatory Juice Recipes for Boosting Your Gut and Immune Health
Many Americans have incorporated juicing into their diet choices, and it’s a good move, as it can offer significant health benefits. Juicing is a quick and simple way of providing your body with the necessary vitamins and nutrients it needs to function properly daily. Additionally, some view it as a means of flushing toxins from…
Read MoreFlourless Banana Bread Recipe You’ll Love, Naturally Sweet and Guilt-Free
Most bakers will tell you flour is the most important ingredient in making bread. So, the concept of a flourless banana bread might seem strange. But with the right recipe and alternatives, you can easily make banana bread without flour. Aside from the quick banana bread recipe, this article considers how flourless banana bread differs…
Read MoreThe Best Keto Coffee Recipe for Energy and Weight Loss
Most adults rely on a morning cup of coffee as a pick-me-up to start the day. Many of us also rely on the occasional cup of coffee throughout the day to keep us going. But what if you swapped to keto coffee? If made with the right ingredients, a cup of keto coffee could help…
Read More7 Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Support Your Adrenals
If you are looking for healthy breakfast ideas that are easy to make and require a minimum time to prepare – you have come to the right place. Struggling with adrenal fatigue means you probably feel exhausted most of the time, and sometimes wake up feeling more tired than you felt when you went to…
Read More60-Second, Gluten-Free Almond Flour Muffins
All-purpose white flour essentially turns to sugar in your belly, and it is full of gluten. But if you are looking for a healthier way to make your favorite baked goods, in most cases you can substitute all-purpose white flour with almond flour. You just have to add more binding agent, such as eggs, protein…
Read MoreMaking Kombucha
Ingredients: 3 1/2 quarts filtered water. 1 cup of granulated sugar 8 bags of tea, preferably green but you can also use black. 2 cups store-bought unpasteurized kombucha with a neutral flavor. 1 scoby, which is a jelly like substance that you can buy in kombucha kits. Method: Bring water to the boil and remove…
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