Recipe: Strawberry Chia Jam
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner I have been waiting for strawberries to be in season for quite some time. We had a long, rainy winter and they came almost a month later than they did last year. Freshly picked strawberries are…
The Power of Seed Cycling
Written by Nicole Olayon, MScN (July 2017) Regulating Menstrual Cycles with Seeds and Oils Within the naturopathic world of medicine, seed cycling has become a popular dietary protocol that is suggested to women who want to regulate their menstrual cycles.
Recipe: Shaved Asparagus Salad
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest In preparation for a lecture we are giving tonight about eating in season, I started thinking about when I first learned of this concept when I was living in upstate New York. I understood…
Spring Clean Your Diet: A 7 Day Challenge
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest I have been dreading and procrastinating doing spring cleaning in my house. The task just feels overwhelming and the last way I want to spend a full weekend day, especially with our random bursts…
Recipe: Athenian Orzo Bake
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest You may have noticed that almost all of the recipes I post are vegan and gluten free. While I don’t categorize my diet to be strictly under either of those labels, that tends to…
Green Curry with Chickpeas and Potatoes
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest I made this for personal chef clients this week and wanted to share! It’s a tasty one! Green Curry with Chickpeas and Potatoes Adapted from naturallyella.com Serves: 4-6 Green…
Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest If you haven’t yet gotten on the overnight oats bandwagon, then I don’t know what you’re waiting for! Overnight oats are EASY, require no morning prep and most importantly are so delicious. There are…
Recipe: Chana Masala
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest The name of the game for me lately when it comes to making dinner is simple. This is a huge change coming from an over achiever in the kitchen who usually finds pleasure in…
Finding Balance
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian, Personal Trainer and Owner, Nourish Northwest I have been thinking about writing this post for awhile because it’s something I think about and struggle with literally every day. I haven’t had the chance to actually sit down and…
Recipe: Moroccan Stew
Post By Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest Sick of winter soups and stews yet? I have to be honest, I am getting there, but it’s more so the winter part than the soups part that I am sick of. The cold,…
Weight, Stress and Meditation
Post by Brittany Sandoval, Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Meditation Instructor Meditation can be a wonderful practice in supporting your weight-loss journey. But let me be clear, this does not mean you can eat all of the cookies and cheese you want, meditate and expect…
Recipe Slow Cooker Pumpkin Curry
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest I think we have all been longing for summer lately; the feeling has been intense for me. It’s not just the warmth and sunshine I have been craving, although believe me, that does sound…
Recipe: How to Make Bean Dips
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest Every week I make a bean dip for one of my personal chef clients. Similar to the veggie burgers I wrote about in my last post, the possibilities are endless for bean dips and SO…
Recipe: How to Make A Veggie Burger
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest Every week I make a different veggie burger for one of my personal chef clients. From beet to bean to mushroom burgers, I have tried it all. Occasionally, I hit a wall when trying to…
Healthy Holiday Gift Guide!
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest It’s really easy to get wrapped up in material possessions this time of year. New clothes, jewelry, “I” devices (I say this cause I really have no idea what new apple products are all…
Recipe: Magic Sauce
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest I was just talking with a nutrition client today about the concept of making a grain, a protein and some veggies on the weekend and then combining throughout the week to make bowls. The…
Recipe: Whole Wheat Olive Oil Rosemary Crackers
Post By Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest Making your own crackers is ridiculously simple and affordable, plus you can get more creative than store bought varieties. This flaky cracker is full of fall flavor with fresh rosemary, hearty wheat and a…
Recipe: Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest Now that our Vegan Thanksgiving Cooking Class has already happened, I must share one of our favorite recipes for pumpkin pie. Year after year we get numerous requests from clients to give their family…
Recipe: Pumpkin Coconut Bisque
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest I have honestly never been a huge fan of pumpkin/winter squash pureed soups. Something about the sweetness and baby food texture just hasn’t appealed to me. I have to say, after trying this recipe…
Recipe: Slow Cooker Squash, Chickpea and Lentil Stew
Post By Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Owner, Nourish Northwest We are officially in soups and stews season and for many people this also means crockpot season. I am constantly getting asked for crockpot recipes and truth be told, I have not had very…