Honeygrow, a heathy fast casual concept with locations in Chinatown, Reston, and Pentagon City, was founded by Justin Rosenberg in Philadelphia in 2012. With everything from the whipped cream to the salad dressings and sauces being made on site, honeygrow prides itself on good, honest food. Each beautifully designed store […]
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Brussels Sprouts with Honey-Harissa Dip
I have a strict ten-ingredient max when it comes to cooking. I don’t have time to try to decipher between cilantro, coriander, and parsley in the middle of Whole Foods when there are organic peanuts to be ground into $120 peanut butter, and ain’t nobody got time for a two-trip grocery haul […]
Recipe: Vegan Buffalo Wings
Personal confession: I add buffalo sauce to everything. Carrots, salads, pretzels, competing dips — if it’s edible, I’m turning it orange. That said, nothing beats the distinctive balance of crunch, flavor, and heat associated with a perfectly cooked buffalo wing. It’s an American classic and a beautiful sight to behold at […]
Healthier Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
I love finding healthier ways to indulge. I hate to admit it but I have a crazy sweet tooth and typically have some sort of sweet treat daily. Being a dietitian I’m always looking for healthier ways to quench my cravings, and it almost always includes dark chocolate (insert heart eyes). These Healthier Banana […]
The Future of Milk by Bolthouse Farms
This Bolthouse Farms Plant Protein Milk is absolutely dietitian approved for taste and nutrient quality! They refer to this lineup as “The Future of Milk” and I concur! In recent years our population has been more interested in a plant based lifestyle and plant products than ever before. Due to […]
Fall For These Ten Seasonal Superfoods
The list below includes 10 of the healthiest fall superfoods! Knowing what foods are healthy and in season is great and all, but the real question is how do we incorporate these nutrient packed super foods into our meals? I’m sharing my favorite way to enjoy them with you, just […]
Homemade Wonton Mushroom and Kale Ravioli Recipe
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could make homemade, fresh, gourmet pasta that is also healthy? Well here is one recipe that will get you one step closer to achieving that goal. Making pasta with wontons will decrease your carb and calorie count and reduce all guilt while eating an […]
More than Salad: Sweetgreen Opens 12th DC Location & Will Host Weekly Farm Stand
Thank you Sweetgreen for making it easier for me to run all my basic (food) runs in one place. Naturally, Sweetgreen’s newest location opened next door to the Wisconsin Avenue SoulCycle and is on the corner of Georgetown’s foodie haven, Grace Street & Wisconsin Ave. The corner is home to […]
26 Thoughts I Had During My Jrink Juice Cleanse
Surprisingly, I loved my first 3-day juice cleanse experience, and I really noticed the effect it had on my cravings. So, I opted to do another one with Jrink …and maybe achieve that summer bod I never quite managed for June. The Cleanse: Jrink Immediate Reboot, 3-Days The Juices: 18 total. 6 […]
The Best Summer Avocado Pasta Recipe
If you are an avocado lover (who isn’t) and are looking for that easy go-to summer recipe, look no further. This is the best summer avocado pasta recipe that has only five ingredients, and healthy sauce that can be added to your pasta to replace the classic Pesto sauce or […]
Poké Papa DC
Poké Papa DC serves Hawaiian inspired poké bowls and is the newest buzz on the block, the block of 806 H St NW, Washington, DC to be exact. This trendy deconstructed sushi lives up to the hype, and as a dietitian, I approve! If you’re trying Poké for the first time or indulging again, this […]
It’s Time to Taco-bout Jaco
A much needed shopping spree in Georgetown had me researching where to grab a quick-ish bite that would also meet the high criteria for my first dinner after a 3 day juice cleanse. When I discovered Jaco it was the closest I’ve come to feeling an answer to my prayers […]