The Arm Challenge Completed
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Dietitian at Nourish Northwest A little over a month ago, I embarked on a 30 Day Arm Challenge at the suggestion of one of my nutrition clients. I was looking for some structure with my exercise as well…
Recipe: Sweet Potato Hash
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest Sweet potatoes are the common ground tuber of the diet world. They are loved by many, vilified by few. Even the Paleo people embrace them as their sweet-starchy fix. Nutritionally superior to the white…
Vegan Snack Solutions
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest Most of my nutrition clients ask for healthy snack ideas. I always suggest making a mini meal instead of having just one of the three energy-providing nutrients: healthy fat, protein and slowly-digested carbohydrate….
Healthy in a Hurry
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner Nourish Northwest Paula and I both have a hard time when a client asks for quick, easy recipes. We see many people that either don’t like to cook or don’t have the time, which can be…
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 an Immersion Blender
Post by Olivia Martino and Paula Jahn, Registered Dietitians and Co-owners of Nourish Northwest http://youtu.be/nucsQedGU08 The immersion blender (or stick blender) is another kitchen tool that meets our criteria of being multi-use, small and easy to clean. Its uses go beyond pureed soup, although that is…
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…
New Discoveries
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian, Nourish Northwest I consider myself a fairly adventurous eater. I love to eat out, but since opening Nourish Northwest, Olivia and I cook too often to justify it. There are always delicious leftovers from cooking classes…
Recipe Series: A Month of Lunches #3
Post by Olivia Martino and Paula Jahn, Registered Dietitians and Owners, Nourish Northwest It’s week three of our lunch recipe series and we are getting sophisticated. (No more rice and beans this week). We made crepes! This thin French pancake is surprisingly easy to make and meets our…
Recipe Series: A Month of Lunches
Post by Paula Jahn and Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitians and Co-owners of Nourish Northwest Welcome to our lunch blog series! We are always preaching to clients about the benefit of setting aside one day of the week to cook in mass quantities. Many people…
Summer, All Dressed Up
Post by Paula Jahn, Dietitian and Co-owner of Nourish Northwest Summer is a time when I do a lot less cooking and a lot more “assembling,” aka salad making. And I’m not the only one seeking salad inspiration: Substantial Salads is one of our…
10 Healthy Holiday Gifts
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian What better way to send a message of love to friends and family than to give a gift of health? The following gifts touch on many dimensions of wellness, including physical, social and emotional health. These…
Pears and Walnuts: The Perfect Pair
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner, Registered Dietitian This dish is embedded in my family history. The origin of my love of pears is no surprise. My grandfather on my mother’s side was the manager of the Scotts Valley Fruit Exchange, a pear packing shed…