Eat Peanuts to Prevent Allergy? New Child Feeding Guidelines!

Food allergies are a big deal and everyone wants to know what we can do to prevent them. Some recent research has suggested that early and frequent exposure to peanuts could reduce a child's risk for developing a peanut allergy and we now have formal guidelines to go along with it! The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released new guidelines for introducing peanuts to kids based on a child's risk. Overall, these guidelines recommend early introduction, rather than delaying introduction of peanuts.

New peanut introduction guidelines from NIAID

Is LaCroix Good for You?

LaCroix seems to be everywhere and lots of people love it. This carbonated water with fun flavors has taken over many shopping cart, but you might be wondering if LaCroix is good for you. Is it healthy to drink LaCroix or is there something to worry about? The first thing I like to look at with any food is if it's real food. In this video I'm giving you my thoughts on that, as well as people using LaCroix to cut back on soda.

Apps to Save Money on Healthy Food

Healthy food has a reputation for being more expensive, which isn't necessarily true, but either way it's nice to save some money on your healthy groceries. I've been testing out a few different apps over the past few months and I'm excited to share them (and one old favorite) with you! The apps I'm talking about today include rebates, coupons, and discounts all to help you save money on your healthy groceries.

APPS MENTIONED
Ibotta (affiliate link, get $10 with referral code cbrpqmt)
Checkout51
Perka
Cartwheel (Target)
Shopkick (affiliate link)

The Problem with the Weight Loss Challenge at Your Gym

Weight loss challenges are quite popular and they seem to pop up all over the place. They can be at work, at the gym, with a group of friends, or with an online community. Unfortunately, they have one big problem. So, if you're wondering whether or not weight loss challenges are good for you or if weight loss challenges work, this video is for you.

December Favorites 2016 | Healthy Food, TV, and More!

December is almost over so I'm here to share some of my favorite things from the past month! This month I have a healthy dinner I've been loving, a couple produce items I've been eating a lot of, a fun adventure, and a new favorite TV show to tell you about. This is also my last monthly favorites video after doing them for 2 years. I explain why in the video.

What I Eat in a Day
Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown vlog

A Peek at Hamilton's World!

I'm trying something new here on this channel and I want to know what you think! I want to try uploading vlogs here every now and then when I go on a fun trip, go to a YouTube event, go to a food or nutrition event, etc. These would be extra videos in addition to my normal Tuesday/Thursday videos. This first one is from a trip Jasen  and I took to the Historic Triangle in Virginia. We went to Colonial Williamsburg, Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown Settlement, the American Revolution Mueseum at Yorktown, Yorktown Battlefield, and Busch Gardens Christmas Town. It was a packed trip, but we had a lot of fun seeing so many historic places and listening to the Hamilton cast recording while driving between locations. :)

What I Eat in a Day | Healthy Meal Ideas from a Dietitian

As a dietitian, I know people are often interested to know what I actually eat! In this What I Eat in a Day video I'm giving you a look at what I ate on a day in December. This time of year brings lots of hearty, comforting food to combat the cold weather, so that's what you'll see me eating. I try to stick with real, whole foods as the foundation of my diet and this day was no different. I hope you get some healthy meal ideas and inspiration from seeing what's on my plate!

Holiday eating video
Skillet potato recipe

A dietitian's message about holiday eating (it's not what you think).

Today I'm sharing some of my thoughts on holiday food. This time of year can be tough if you're trying to eat healthy or are working on your relationship with food and now that Christmas is less than a week away, things are at their peak. With that in mind, I wanted to give you my message about holiday eating and navigating all of the food that's coming your way.

Is Late Night Eating Bad for You?

A lot of diets and eating plans set a time to stop eating each day. Maybe it's no food after 7 PM or no food after 8 PM, but whatever it is the idea is that eating later at night is somehow bad for you gets in the way of weight loss. But we have to ask ourselves, is that really true? Is late night eating actually bad for you? And where did this idea come from anyway?

Is Granola Healthy?

Granola is often thought of as a health food and can have a kind of health halo. The word "granola" is even used to describe people, places, and things that are healthy or "crunchy." But is granola actually as healthy as a lot of people think? Not exactly. There are a couple things about granola that can make it not so healthy, so if you love granola you definitely want to keep these in mind.

Almond Joy Granola recipe

Making a New Year's Resolution that ACTUALLY Works!

Lots of people make New Year's resolutions every year and many of those are around health and wellness. Whether it's weight loss, exercise, or eating healthier, taking care of our bodies is a popular category. Unfortunately though, a lot of these resolutions don't pan out and a lot of people have gone back to their old ways by February. So how do you make a good resolution that you can stick to and that actually works? Here are some tips to do just that.

Cranberry Pistachio Bark | Real Food Recipe

One of the fun things about the holiday season is all of the delicious food! With that in mind, here's a recipe for Cranberry Pistachio Bark that's easy to make and tastes amazing! Choclate, cranberries, and pistachios make a great combination as far as flavor goes, plus the red and green look makes this recipe perfect for Christmas. You can make this real food dessert for a party, give it as a gift, or just keep it for yourself. 

Cranberry Pistachio Bark

Ingredients

• 10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped (from about 1 cup in shell)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (or dried cherries)

Directions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
2. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or in a double boiler until smooth.
3. Pour melted chocolate onto the parchment lined baking sheet and spread into a thin, even layer with a spatula.
4. Sprinkle chopped pistachios onto chocolate in an even layer. Repeat with dried cranberries.
5. Gently pat the pistachios and cranberries into the chocolate with your hand to make sure they adhere well to the chocolate.
6. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator until the bark is set up, at least 30 minutes.
7. Once the bark has hardened, remove baking sheet from the refrigerator and break the bark into smaller pieces.
8. Store bark in a container in the refrigerator and enjoy!

Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips
Layered Peppermint Bark

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Dealing with Food Pushers without Drama

Food pushers are around all year long, but they are escpecially active during holidays, family events, parties, and birthdays. With all this can come feelings of guilt or obligation to eat whatever food is offered, even if you don't want it or aren't hungry. The good news is, it doesn't have to be that way! Here are my tips for dealing with food pushers without ruining your relationship.

November Favorites 2016 | Healthy Food, Tea, Natural Beauty, and More!

November favorites time is here! This month, I have a couple newish food favorites and an always favorite that really stood out this month. Plus, I have a fun natural beauty favorite that's getting me really excited to paint my nails again.

PRODUCTS MENTIONED
Counter Culture Coffee
Numi Rooibos Chai
Zoya Evvie

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What I Eat In a Day | Healthy Meal Ideas from a Dietitian

I want to make eating healthy easy for you so today I'm sharing some healthy meal ideas and inspiration in the form of a What I Eat in a Day video! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack are all included. This is a look at a day in November, so you'll get to see what my food looks like once the farmers' markets are closed and the garden is frozen over. It's all real food and it's all delicious!

PRODUCTS MENTIONED
Maple Hill Creamery yogurt
Wild Planet Sardines
Kasandrino's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Divina

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Daysy Unboxing + First Impressions | Natural Birth Control

As a user of the Lady Comp, I was curious to see what the sister device, Daysy, was like. I've also heard from several people that they're interested in knowing more about alternatives to the Lady Comp for non-hormonal birth control. With all this in mind, I reached out to the people at Daysy and they were nice enough to send me a device to test. I've been using it for a little while now and I thought this would be the perfect time share the unboxing and my first impressions with you! I'll have a more thorough review once I've spent more time using the device, but here's a peek at the Daysy and what I'm thinking so far.

More info on Daysy
My current device, the Lady Comp
Lady Comp video
Lady Comp update video

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The Shocking Secret About Superfoods

It seems like there is always some new superfood out there that's going to change everything. It's really high is "x" or low in "y." It has some property that's going to radically improve your health or prevent some disease. There's just one problem: superfoods aren't real. As much as we hear about superfoods, you'd think the word actually means something, but really it's all about marketing.

Brussels Sprouts That AREN'T Gross | Easy Recipe

If you're trying to healthier, you need to know how to cook healthier food that tastes great. That's where this recipe comes in! I thought it would be fun to share a basic recipe that you can add to your repertoire and what better basic recipe to share than the one for roasted Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts have a bad reputation for being gross, but they really can taste good as long as you know how to cook them. I think roasting is one of the best ways to make almost any vegetable taste better and that's especially true for Brussles sprouts.

Himalayan Pink Salt
Kasandrinos

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What's the Deal with Bleached Flour?

If you've ever gone shopping for flour you know there are a lot of different types to choose from. Looking at white flour specifically, you might have seen that some are labeled as "bleached" and others as "unbleached." But what does "bleached" actually mean when it comes to flour and how is bleached flour different from unbleached flour? Today we're going to talk about all of that, plus I'm sharing what kind of flour I use for my baking.

Holiday Gift Guide for Health Conscious Women

The holiday season is here and that means you probably have some shopping to do! You might also be looking for some things to put on your own list. :) Either way, this video will give you lots of ideas for any woman who is interested in healthy eating or healthy lifestyle. I'm including some fun foods gifts, healthy home ideas, and personal care products, so you'll have lots of options to choose from. Also, make sure to watch the other gift guides I'm sharing so you can get lots of ideas for all kinds of people on your list!

Gift Guide playlist

Gift Guide for Cat Lovers
Baking Gift Guide
Healthy Cookbook Gift Guide
Healthy Kitchen Gadget Gift Guide

GIFT IDEAS
Kasandrinos Olive Oil (bottle, the tin is currently out of stock)
Spice blends
Flowering tea
Ello Tumbler
Ello Travel Mug
Ello Travel Mug (another one)
Big Dipper Wax Works candles
LaVanilla perfume bottle or rollerball
Deep Steep foot creme
Massage

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