All About Fiber
Guest post by Sophia Worgan, Nutrition Intern & Cooking Class Assistant Fiber: that which binds us, nourishes us and keeps us regular. We are told to eat it, hear about how important it is but often times people find themselves lost by all the…
Cruciferous Recipe Roundup
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian & Cooking Instructor at Nourish Northwest In the four years I’ve contributed to this blog, I’ve offered many vegetable recipes. In the winter, I often default to cruciferous vegetables at home. Yes, they boast anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer…
Recipe: Winter Smoothie
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian & Cooking Instructor at Nourish Northwest In the winter, I generally crave warming foods. Hearty bean and vegetable stew, slow cooked meat, gooey casserole, tea…But lately, I’ve been dreaming about a smoothie. I have a stash of…
Project Husband Continues
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest One month ago, I wrote a post on starting a gluten- and dairy-free diet for my husband, Owen. And oh, what a project is was. Owen did an impressive job of avoiding free pizza,…
A Mindful Meal
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest Summer is a time when most people really get out of their routines. What was a carefully planned dinner in the winter is now an impromptu happy hour with friends, food cart…
Everything (and Anything) Breakfast Cookies
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest It is easy to get stuck in a rut with breakfast. Not only is it the meal that most frequently lacks variety, but it is also eaten early, so the mindlessness that comes…
The Best of Packaged Foods
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest I quietly envy those homesteaders who have self-sustaining gardens, churn their own butter, and collect eggs every morning. I have frequently made my own bread, yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, granola, etc., and it is immensely…
On Following a Recipe
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Dietitian at Nourish Northwest It has been a while since I have been excited for a cookbook. With plenty of internet inspiration through food blogs and from my own experimentation, I rarely feel that I lack material 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vegan Main: A Cooking Class Favorite
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Dietitian at Nourish Northwest What do meat-lovers serve as a show-stopping main course? Prime rib? Rack of lamb? It can be difficult to create a plant-based main course that is beautiful, delicious and worthy of a dinner party. After…
How To Video: Using a Grater/Zester
Post by Paula Jahn and Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitians and Co-owners of Nourish Northwest http://youtu.be/FiQty_aWSjQ We are in favor of keeping a clutter-free kitchen. Clunky appliances with only one purpose are not welcome in our cupboards. The Microplane grater/zester is an essential kitchen…
A Guide to Winter Seasonal Eating
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Dietitian at Nourish Northwest Though it is not technically winter yet, the time change and the forecast remind us that, in Portland, it is in full swing. A great way to embrace these dreary, damp days is to…