Lauren M. Koch, RDN

06/30/2020

Nothing planned for dinner? Happens to me. Often. Try this⤵️.

Egg salad sandwiches = simple protein!
Dice up some carrots to add = more colorful & nutritious💪🏼.

Extra credit: add a few mild salad greens, and use whole wheat/whole grain bread.

06/28/2020

In an effort to make the most of this homebody routine, I decided to join the bandwagon this summer. A pretty logical move, considering my love for plants!

Oh, and also. I got burned out trying to be *perfect* on here, as evidenced by my not-so-recent disappearance. Get ready for raw, unedited, posted-on-the-fly, content. Delivered on no particular schedule. Getting back to my original goal of helping families eat better with some simple tips.

Breakfast of champions: omelette made with fresh kale harvested 10min ago & quickly sautéed, bacon, and tomatoes. Eggs are a very easy place to add some additional servings of veggies in, early in the day (or, anytime if you ask my kids!).

01/02/2019

For those resolutioners out there...gotta be strategic about it if you want to meet that goal. Check out my latest article for some tips!

With a new year on the horizon, many of you may be making grand plans for 2019. Unfortunately, resolutions made under the pressure of the clock ticking down to midnight are usually forgotten by February. How can you make it more likely that your resolutions last? My advice: do your homework first. I...

12/27/2018

After a few days of well-deserved indulgence, we are getting back to our regular routine over here. My little swimmer has a big meet next weekend, so I'm doing my best to boost up her immune system. Any of you with winter athletes know how disappointing it can be for them to train so hard, only to miss out on a big competition due to illness😫. OR, as was the case for us a few weeks ago, be just well enough to make it, but struggle to keep up.⠀
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Along with plenty of rest and lots of hand washing, providing a diet full of antioxidants from fruits, veggies, and whole grains can help. I try and provide a good variety at each meal, like the colorful array you see here. Can't convince them to nosh on fresh fruits or veggies? Try produce-based snacks *without* added sugars like these pressed fruit bars from . A definite lunchbox hit!⠀
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What steps do YOU take to keep your family healthy this time of year👇🏼?⠀
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12/04/2018

Still looking for that perfect gift for the home chef in your life? Check out my list of the hottest kitchen gadgets on the market this year. You may even decide you need one of them for yourself...🤫

Have a home chef on your list this year? Lucky for you, there’s no shortage of cool kitchen gadgets on the market. We’ve put together a list of our must-haves for a healthy kitchen in 2019. Check out our favorites below!   Instant Pot. While it may look like your standard crockpot, the Instant ...

11/15/2018

Check out my latest blog for ways to keep Thanksgiving healthy & festive, without leaving you feeling sick or guilty!
BTW...HOW are we only a week from Thanksgiving. How did that happen??

Does your anxiety level rise as the calendar creeps closer to Thanksgiving? For those with weight goals or health concerns, stress is often on the menu. But, contrary to popular belief, it is possible to enjoy your holiday without feeling like an overstuffed bird. Check out my healthy Thanksgiving t...

11/12/2018

Seasonal and SIMPLE snack🍁🍎!!⠀
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OK, you could just hand them an apple. But how much cuter is this? Apple chips, with some cinnamon-dusted yogurt for dipping.⠀
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Grab yourself a simple crinkle-cutter tool like this one from Joie (swipe left to check it out), and turn a boring snack into an exciting one!⠀
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@ Morristown, New Jersey

11/03/2018

LONG week. Somehow having an activity-intensive holiday like Halloween smack in the middle of the week (without a day off like other holidays) feels even more draining! Even though our busy week is still chugging along here, I'm taking a 5-minute sanity break🧘🏻‍♀️.⠀
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As you can see, my go-to when I feel like I need to treat myself & decompress is ICE CREAM. How do YOU relax? Doesn't need to be with food, maybe it's going for a jog, shamelessly watching reality TV (ps, I'm doing that too ATM), calling your bestie to gab?⠀
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Luckily, was kind enough to help me "chill out" a bit with their new line of light ice cream. If you love ice cream like I do, check them out!⠀
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@ Morristown, New Jersey