Feeding Kiddos: Healthy Habits from the Beginning
Post By Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian My career as a dietitian started 11 years ago at a WIC (Women’s Infants and Children clinic) counseling pregnant and postpartum women and their small children. My subsequent career choice led me to a pediatric obesity clinic in…
Recipe: Smoky Lentil Soup
Post by Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian One of my menu planning methods for personal chef clients is to look through my photos to remind myself of what I have made in the past. All of those food photos actually do serve a purpose! I…
Recipe: Winter Nourish Bowls with Orange Miso Sauce
Post by Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian One thing that really gets me through the winter is roasted vegetables, and there truly is no meal I’d rather have than a big giant bowl of them, smothered in a yummy sauce. I cannot take credit for…
Recipe: Citrus Salad with Creamy Poppyseed Dressing
Post By Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian I went into the vaults of our old cooking class packets and found this recipe from our Healthy Holidays class that I absolutely love! Have you ever had creme fraiche before? It is truly a special ingredient and…
Recipe: African Bean Soup
Post By Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian It’s definitely, soup season! It seems like it’s really cold across the country right now, but luckily I have a recipe to keep you warm! This soup is one of my staples. It’s easy, flavorful and nutritious. I…
Recipe: Winter Squash and Mushroom Risotto
Post by Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian This is another recipe from my favorite cooking class we used to offer, Autumn Harvest. We served this risotto alongside the roast chicken and veggies. We added some parmesan cheese in at the end but I have included…
Recipe: Simple Roast Chicken (and the yummiest veggies ever!)
Post by Olivia Blodgett, Registered Dietitian Nothing screams fall like a chicken roasting in the oven! While this recipe is so simple, roasting a chicken is a pretty important cooking skill to know. Once you have done it a few times you will no…
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 Roundup: Trader Joe’s Meals
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner One request that I have gotten numerous times from clients is for ideas for simple recipes. I have always had some trouble accomodating this because I personally love spending time in the kitchen and it…
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…
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: Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Sautéed Zucchini and Burst Tomatoes
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Registered Dietitian and Owner It doesn’t get much more summery than this! Make use of the abundance of tomatoes, zucchini and basil that the season provides us with! Enjoy!
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…
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!
Recipes: Rhubarb Two Ways
Post by Olivia Martino Blodgett, Personal Chef and Registered Dietitian One of the really fun things about moving into a new house is discovering what plants the previous owners left behind for you. Our garden just sprouted the most beautiful tulips, rhodenendrun, daffodils and…
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…