As I mentioned before, Kyle will drink smoothies, occasionally. I am thankful for this because it is seriously the only time he even allows fruit near him. As of now this one is his favorite but I am working on others that might include some greens (shh.. don’t tell him). I chose these specific ingredients because they all benefit the body in different ways. The smoothie is full of berries, thus lots of antioxidants. I used wild blueberries, specifically, because they have mo

Food has been the most challenging part of our entire marriage. We always compare ourselves to the cobbler’s kid having no shoes. I am a dietitian whose entire life revolves around eating healthy, and my husband’s favorite foods are mac & cheese, chicken, cheese, mashed potatoes, french fries, cheese, candy, and, oh did I say, cheese. This makes for great entertainment for our friends and family, but causes frustration for this dietitian. Since moving to LA there have thankfu

The Moscow Mule. I don’t think I had ever heard of this magnificent drink until we moved to LA. My friend, Lauren, told me that she really liked them and I nodded along in agreement in order to not look like a complete idiot. Needless to say, I ended up having to ask her what it was and admit that I had never heard of this drink before. Thankfully, she is from Texas – and I went to Tech with her – so she graciously told me without too much laughter. Now it has become one of m

BEETS. They are everywhere here in LA. Every restaurant has some kind of a beet salad. It could be beets with mozzarella and drizzled with balsamic, to salad with with beets, walnuts, apples, and goat cheese. Everyone has their version and it is apparent that it is a staple here. LA is definitely onto something. Beets are a really nutrient dense food. It contains potassium, phosphorus, sodium, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin A, beta-carotene, and folate (just to name a