7 Ways to Prepare Zucchini
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest Fall is approaching, but not before bushels (bundles, scores, loads!) of zucchini and summer squash grace/burden us with their overabundant presence. Around this time of year, any acquaintance with a garden will start…
My Five Favorite Area Hikes
Post by Olivia Martino, Certified Personal Trainer and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest One of the main reasons that I chose to live in the Northwest is the abundance of natural beauty we are surrounded by. Not only is it amazing to look at, but my…
The Arm Challenge Completed
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Dietitian at Nourish Northwest A little over a month ago, I embarked on a 30 Day Arm Challenge at the suggestion of one of my nutrition clients. I was looking for some structure with my exercise as well…
Recipe: Raw Nectarine Tart
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest Looking for an easy, impressive, delicious, and healthy dessert that you don’t even have to turn the oven on for? Look no further for this is my new favorite summer dessert recipe. Packed full…
Berries, berries, berries! (And some peaches, too!)
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest Summer fruit is in full swing and we couldn’t be more excited here in the kitchen of Nourish Northwest. This is a time when the fruit is so sweet and flavorful that you really don’t…
Functional Fitness
Post by Olivia Martino, Certified Personal Trainer, Nourish Northwest Have you heard the phrase functional fitness before and wondered what it meant? Let me explain it this way: You spend hours in the gym working on the weight machines, doing exercises like isolated bicep…
A Recipe for Summer’s Bounty–Part 2
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest This recipe is a combination of everything good about summer. Last summer, I wrote a recipe post on how to use up all that extra zucchini and summer squash. This time, I decided…
It’s time to Detox!!!!!
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest It’s safe to say we are now officially in summer! Here at Nourish Northwest, I lead a seasonal cleanse, also known as a detox. I love developing the seasonal recipes but I have to say the…
The Arm Challenge
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Dietitian at Nourish Northwest I love all of our group fitness classes at Nourish Northwest. With my 1 year old with me at work most days, I’m lucky to make it to one class a week. Sure,…
Recipe: Sweet Potato Hash
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest Sweet potatoes are the common ground tuber of the diet world. They are loved by many, vilified by few. Even the Paleo people embrace them as their sweet-starchy fix. Nutritionally superior to the white…
Vegan Snack Solutions
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest Most of my nutrition clients ask for healthy snack ideas. I always suggest making a mini meal instead of having just one of the three energy-providing nutrients: healthy fat, protein and slowly-digested carbohydrate….
Healthy in a Hurry
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner Nourish Northwest Paula and I both have a hard time when a client asks for quick, easy recipes. We see many people that either don’t like to cook or don’t have the time, which can be…
Homemade Nut Thin Crackers
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Dietitian at Nourish Northwest Crackers don’t have to be processed, boxed and full of preservatives. These crackers are super easy to make and are every bit as crunchy and satisfying as the store-bought version. Call them Paleo-friendly, gluten…
How to Videos: The Many Faces of the Burpee.
Post by Olivia Martino, Certified Personal Trainer and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest We all let out a groan when told we have to perform this exercise, yet deep down we know it’s going to be better for us in the long run. It’s true, it’s…
Workplace Wellness: Health Beyond (Our) Borders
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest We love our space at Nourish Northwest. It is bright, inviting and comfortable. A few clients even asked who our interior decorator (us!) is, which we find amusing. Most of what goes…
15 minute at home workout
Post by Olivia Martino, Certified Personal Trainer and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest What are your biggest barriers to working out? There’s a ton of them and believe me I have heard them all. Other than lack of motivation, I would say the most common barrier is…
A Dietitian’s Stance on Supplements
Post by Paula Jahn, Dietitian and Co-owner at Nourish Northwest I was going to write a blog post on my most frequently asked questions as a registered dietitian. The worth of dietary supplements is probably at the top of that list. So, I…
Recipe: Spring Barley Risotto
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest Finally some spring veggies are coming into season! We love our winter veggies as well, but have to say that we are getting pretty sick of squash, beets and sweet potatoes around here. Packed…
From Birth to Birthday: 6 Things I Learned About Feeding a Baby
Post by Paula Jahn, Dietitian and Co-owner at Nourish Northwest Before I had my son, I had certain ideals about what feeding a baby would look like. Some of them came easily, like making my own baby food. Others were a lesson in letting…
Meal Preparation Technique: The Bowl
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-owner, Nourish Northwest One of the many things we do as Registered Dietitians is meal planning. So many of our clients come to us with the same barrier to healthy eating: not enough time. At an initial nutrition…