Make a SMART Resolution
Post by Paula Jahn, Registered dietitian and Co-owner at Nourish Northwest I used to be a New Year’s resolutions naysayer. I have witnessed too many friends and family members make grand proclamations about how this is the year they are going to lose that extra…
Recipe and Gift Idea: Chai Tea Mix
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and C0-Owner, Nourish Northwest This time of year everyone is giving gifts in the form of cookies and baked goods. Not that I’m against that (you can send any sweet treats to the Nourish Northwest address, attn: Olivia…
Yin Yoga and Finding Peace Through Life’s Madness
Post by Karli Erickson, Certified Yoga Instructor, Nourish Northwest In this fast-paced world, it’s important for us to find maintained balance through what life constantly throws at us, and as we move through our days and weeks, setting aside time that’s dedicated just for…
The Cruciferous Concern
Post by Paula Jahn, Registered dietitian and Co-owner at Nourish Northwest As a dietitian and cooking instructor, I sing the praises of cruciferous vegetables both for their nutritional benefits as well as for their flavor and culinary uses. The family of vegetables that includes broccoli,…
Sit at a Desk 40 hours a Week? Read This!
Post by Christy Johnson, Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor at Nourish Northwest Postural Distortion Patterns Explained Many of us these days end up sitting behind a desk staring at a computer for 40+ hours a week, unfortunately, that is the nature…
Staying Healthy this Holiday Season
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-owner, Nourish Northwest As a dietitian, I feel as though I must write the obligatory “how to stay healthy during the holiday season” post. I personally have always disliked reading these posts because they all typically say…
Is Breakfast in Need of a Change?
Post by Paula Jahn, Registered dietitian and Co-owner at Nourish Northwest This post is inspired by a webinar that I watched last week for continuing education credits. It was entitled Development in Protein’s Role in Promoting Lean Body Mass. You can click on the…
Glorious Greens
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest I know I may get a huge eye roll for this, but aside from chocolate, I can honestly say that greens are my favorite food (such a typical dietitian comment!). The more bitter the…
Recipe: Nursing Nuggets
Post by Paula Jahn, Registered dietitian and Co-owner at Nourish Northwest A few friends of mine recently had babies. Some new moms worry about their milk supply. An exclusively breastfed baby is a mysterious creature. While there are many ways to verify a baby is…
Healthy Restaurant Round Up
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest As a dietitian, one question I always ask my clients is, “how often do you eat out?” Having lived and worked in other cities, when I asked this question I was really digging deeper…
The Case of the Exploding Apples
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest Nourish Northwest now has two harvest traditions: peach picking in the summer and apple picking in the fall. The past two years, Olivia and I have gone apple picking at Draper Girls farm….
My Healthy Challenge Progress
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest So it has been 2 weeks of working on my goals and I’m here to report on my progress. Overall, things have been going well but I have definitely encountered some challenges. Fitting…
Recipe: Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest As much as I rebel against most food trends/crazes, I admit: I like pumpkin spiced foods. In my defense, I’m not talking about the PSL and all the other absurd pumpkin spiced items. Pumpkin…
On Practicing What I Preach and Asking For Help
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest As a dietitian who works with weight loss I am often asked if I have ever struggled with my weight. Occasionally the question is delivered in a scornful and disbelieving manner. I always get a…
Happy Fall–A Recipe for the Season
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest I have many nutrition clients with special dietary requirements. Many are vegetarian, some are vegan, others follow a gluten free diet. For this reason, Olivia and I have become good at naturally planning menus for…
Recipe: Polenta Bites with Roasted Tomatoes and Vegan Pesto
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest If you were at our potluck this past weekend, you were lucky enough to taste these yummy bites (amongst many other delicious things you all made!). This is a great recipe to wind up…
Fridge Clean-Out Meals
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest I tend to get overzealous at late summer farmers’ markets. Everything is bursting with color and ripeness. I jubilantly fill my bag with fruit and vegetables that look good, without having a particular…
Recipe: A Back to School Power Snack!
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest Happy first day of school to Portland parents and kids!!! We often get requests for healthy kid-friendly snacks that will keep the kiddos energized. Many packaged snacks tend to be heavy on the processed…
More Peaches and a Recipe
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest Last week, Olivia wrote about Nourish Northwest’s annual peach picking day. Third time’s a charm because we hit the season and the day just perfectly. Olivia treated her peaches sensibly with freezing, dehydrating,…
A Tradition in Peaches
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest Some traditions just naturally come to be and for the ladies (and little guy) of Nourish Northwest, peach picking is now in it’s 3rd year as an annual tradition. Each summer we have…