Recipe: Apple Muffins
Post by Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian Lately, I have been doing a lot of baking for my daughter and since she is only one, I want to avoid adding any added sugars to the foods that she eats. I have been playing with blending…
Recipe: Banana Bread (Gluten Free, Grain Free, Free of Added Sugars)
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner Here is my new favorite banana bread recipe! It suits many dietary restrictions/preferences and is super moist and naturally sweet. I added dark chocolate chips, which does add a tiny bit of sugar but also…
Recipe: Salted Chocolate Pudding
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner I have been making a lot of this pudding lately for our Corporate Wellness Lunch and Learns. It’s super simple and it covers a lot of the principals we discuss in our classes: limit added…
Recipe: Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner This is a super simple and very delicious recipe that I make for my personal chef clients. Feel free to experiment with different non-dairy milks. I have used cashew and coconut milk (full fat) and…
Hiking: Latourell Falls
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Personal Trainer and Owner My husband and I both have Wednesdays off and have decided to try and do something special that day, being as the rest of the week our schedules are really opposite. This particular Wednesday, we…
Recipe: Protein Power Balls
Post by Olivia Martino Blogett, Registered Dietitian and Owner It’s been awhile since I have written a blog post and the reason is because I had a sweet little baby girl 6 weeks ago. My whole life has changed and my days of spending…
Recipe: 5 Minute Blackerry Chia Jam
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner This past weekend I picked a bunch of blackberries on the Washougal River. It’s hard to believe that such a delicious treat is an invasive species here in the Pacific Northwest. My freezer is literally…
Recipe: Oatmeal Almond Butter Cookies
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner I hate to keep a good recipe to myself, so now that the Group Spring Cleanse has come and gone, I’m ready to share one of the recipes from the meal plan. What I love…
Recipe: BBQ Soy Curl Sandwiches with Creamy Cabbage Slaw
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner Do you know about soy curls? If not, it’s time you do! Soy curls are a high protein, minimally processed meat alternative made by a company called Butler Soy Curls in a town not far…
Staying Active While Pregnant
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Personal Trainer and Owner Before I became pregnant I had some pre-conceived notions about what this would mean for my fitness regimine. Although I have seen a few close friends go through pregnancy in a much different manner, the…
The Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
Post By Miah Williamsen, Nourish Northwest Nutrition Intern Olivia’s recent trip to Sicily (and all of the amazing photos she shared on Instagram of the meals that she ate while she was there) got me thinking about the Mediterranean diet. Most people have heard…
Recipe: Golden Milk Chia Pudding
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner Looking for a snack that is easy, healthy and delicious, not to mention low in sugar, anti-inflammatory, vegan and satisfying? Look no further and make a batch of this chia pudding today!
Hiking: Mosier Twin Tunnels
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Personal Trainer and Owner My husband and I noticed that we had a warm sunny day coming up in the weekend forecast and decided that we needed to go camping. I gathered all our supplies, picked Matt up right…
Top 5 Tips To Be Your Best You This Spring
Top 5 Tips To Be Your Best You This Spring Written by Miah Williamsen, MScN (August 2018) Miah is a nutrition graduate student at National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR and intern at Nourish Northwest. She is passionate about teaching others how…
Hiking: McCall Point
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Diettian and Personal Trainer I’m aware that this statement might cause an outrage from Oregon Hikers but I don’t like Dog Mountain. I know, I know, it’s everyone’s favorite go to for a kick ass workout, vast views…
Recipe: Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner I’m a big fan of the poke bowl trend that has invaded Portland. I love bowls, fish, fresh veggies and lots of flavor and these bowls deliver all of those things. I wanted to try…
Recipe: Quinoa Tahini Ginger Granola
Post by Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner It’s not often I stray from my favorite granola recipe but I thought I’d give something else I try. I doubled this recipe to make 3 large jars of granola that will last me a few…
Recipe: Baked Mushroom Risotto with Caramelized Onions
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Personal Chef, Registered Dietitian and Owner Risotto is a dish that I make often for personal chef clients, and although the stirring really isn’t as laborious as some think, I have to admit it is pretty nice to just…
Recipe: Kale and Butternut Squash Lasagna
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian, Personal Chef and Owner This recipe is not my creation but it is one that I make often for my personal chef clients. They abosolutely love it so I thought it would be a great one to…
Recipe: Kale and Chickpea Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Lemon Garlic Sauce
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian, Personal Chef and Owner Spaghetti squash isn’t one of those foods that I always love, but when doctored up correctly, it can be part of one delicious meal. It’s not pasta by any means and if…