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09/03/2026

Today’s meatball meal features the chicken meatballs from my first Meatballs episode—if you missed it, the link is below. I’ve shared how I break up pasta before, but I included a quick refresher at the beginning of this video. Pasta often gets labeled as “bad,” but it can absolutely fit into a balanced meal. Choosing whole grain options when possible, pairing pasta with protein and vegetables, and keeping portions appropriate can help make it part of a nutrient-dense plate. In this video, I’m sharing two balanced meal-size options with a good mix of macronutrients. This meal comes together quickly when you already have pasta and meatballs stocked in the freezer. I used this particular pizza sauce instead of spaghetti sauce because it adds great flavor and is lower in sodium per ½-cup serving than many spaghetti sauces.

https://youtu.be/HE2Mb_8NpUo?si=ERxiPC8MTk4Wbmwh

09/01/2026

Guess what? It’s Taco Tuesday! Today I’m sharing an easy ground chicken taco meat recipe with ¾ cup of vegetables, 0.5 ounce of whole grain, and 2 ounces of protein per serving. To save time, use cauliflower rice from the produce or freezer section instead of chopping your own. You may also find shelf-stable riced broccoli and cauliflower near the grains, though they are vegetables—not grains. This recipe gets its whole grain from wild rice, which is technically a grass seed but counts as a whole grain. Vegetable “rice” and whole grain rice are not interchangeable because they come from different food groups and offer different nutrients. Ground chicken keeps the recipe budget-friendly, any no-salt-added beans will work, and low-sodium crushed tomatoes are a great option. I like Muir Glen fire-roasted crushed tomatoes for their flavor and lower sodium, but use what works for you. My goal is to help you think about food groups while making this recipe your own. Remember, we eat to get nutrients, and each food group offers something beneficial. Check out the link below for other Taco Tuesday episodes.

Taco Tuesday Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp2S-lk6JT_pAZGOFK_4k89CNZvqoYm2o

08/26/2026

I’ve updated my YouTube channel with nearly all of the videos I’ve shared on Facebook and Instagram. One of the best features of YouTube is playlists—there are more than 170 videos organized by series, making it easy to find the meal ideas you’re looking for. Be sure to check out my longer videos, too, where I share product ideas.

Check me out on YouTube:

I am a registered dietitian that offers nutrition counseling through several Telehealth platforms. I encourage patients to ask questions, since it shows they want to improve their health. Here, I hope to clear up common misunderstandings and fill in gaps in what people know about nutrition. Nutritio...

08/26/2026

Last week, I shared the pork taco meat; this week, I’m sharing a meal idea you can enjoy as a small salad, nachos, or a mix of both. I’m also using one of the dip mixes I featured in Nutritious Finds. Making my own dressing helps me cut back on less nutrient-dense fats while adding dairy servings with protein and calcium. If you missed the taco meat, I’ve included the link below, along with my Taco Tuesday Playlist on YouTube. You can also check out my other YouTube playlists, organized by series to make meal and snack ideas easy to find.

Pork Taco Meat:
https://youtu.be/N9AqtfR414U?si=LzXP8d_PlqXN5r7p

Taco Tuesday Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp2S-lk6JT_pAZGOFK_4k89CNZvqoYm2o

08/20/2026

Whole grains, seeds, nut butter, pancake mix, and sweet potato snacks all provide food group servings and are nutrient-dense options. Reading food labels is key because whole grains can be tricky to identify. Some products carry the Whole Grain Stamp, but not every brand pays to use it. I’ve included a link below to help you find whole grain products at the grocery store.

https://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/identifying-whole-grain-products

08/18/2026

I am a registered dietitian that offers nutrition counseling through several Telehealth platforms. I encourage patients to ask questions, since it shows they want to improve their health. Here, I hope to clear up common misunderstandings and fill in gaps in what people know about nutrition. Nutrition is often left out of school lessons, but we live in our bodies every day, so it is important to know how to care for them well. Through my videos, I offer extra support with meal planning, product ideas, and nutrition education. These videos are free to watch and share, but they take time—usually hours—to create. If you enjoy them, please consider showing your appreciation by taking a picture of the QR code, regardless, I will continue to provide valuable content free of charge.

08/18/2026

It’s been a while since my last Taco Tuesday episode, so over the next few Tuesdays I’ll share updated taco meat ideas that make it easier to add more food group servings. These versions include vegetables, whole grains, and extra protein—like beans—right in the taco meat, along with balanced meal ideas to pair with each one. For this version, I’m using pork tenderloin because it’s lean and more than 50% cheaper than 96% lean ground beef. If you don’t have a meat grinder at home, ask the meat counter at your grocery store if they can grind it for you. The Siete seasoning is not reduced sodium, but it has great flavor, and I kept the other ingredients lower in sodium to help balance the recipe. I also like that it uses simple, natural ingredients. Muir Glen crushed tomatoes are lower in sodium than many canned tomatoes and still have good flavor. Cooked whole grain brown rice is an easy add-in, and the three-bean blend adds variety in one can. Target’s Good & Gather brand also carries a lower-sodium three-bean blend at a much lower price than the one I’m using.

08/10/2026

Welcome to my new series, Meatballs! If this recipe seems familiar, it’s because I adapted it from my “Burgers Done Right” series with a few changes; see the link below for the burger version. Keeping cooked meatballs ready in the fridge or freezer makes meals so much quicker. I’ll be sharing a super-fast meal idea soon that uses cooked pasta from my freezer and jarred pizza sauce—just like that, dinner is done! Eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard, and the best part about these meatballs is they include real servings of vegetables, whole grains, protein, and dairy.

Burger Version:
https://youtu.be/LS8733NbykU?si=lNjSrp5WF6jpsTuW

08/05/2026

Last week, I shared five meals that all used the same three-grain blend. If you missed those videos, you can find the link below. In those videos, I mentioned I’d be sharing ideas for cooking proteins, so here they are! I keep lots of cooked proteins in my freezer, ready to add to any meal. I always talk about how important it is to have variety. While all animal meats have the essential amino acids, their vitamin and mineral content can change depending on what the animals eat, where they’re raised, and whether they come from land or water. That’s why I recommend including as much variety as possible.

Three-grain blend and five meals playlist:
https://youtu.be/Hz3P1Q49dzE?si=0TX7dqQwOVzlY6LB

07/31/2026

Meal five has an Asian-inspired twist using the three-grain blend featured in Monday’s “How To Get Variety” video. For quicker prep, the vegetables can be steamed. I like Newman’s Own Sesame Ginger dressing because it is low in calories and relatively low in sodium per serving compared with similar products. I hope you enjoyed the five meal ideas from this week and find a few to add to your meal repertoire!

How To Get Variety Three Grain Blend:
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