We started a blog! We are hoping to use this platform to share recipes, meal ideas, running and exercise posts, and all things nutrition, along with a dash of our daily life and family -because that is a big part of who we are. We hope this blog will inspire you to try a new recipe or focus on reaching whatever health goal you have your mind set on.
First things first, we want everyone to know we are ramping things up at Nutrition Partners and planning for a very exciting New Year. We are transitioning to an online / virtual platform and enhancing our meal planning offerings. While we will still offer in-person appointments of course we will also be offering virtual sessions over the computer. Virtual sessions will hopefully be more convenient for our clients and help them avoid having to take time away from their job or family to see their favorite dietitian.
Meal planning is something we have always counseled our clients on, but we will be able to offering more customized plans to our clients virtually, along with coaching and accountability. If you are interested in learning more, send us an email and be on the lookout for more information as we update our website with new packages.
Blue Ridge Parkway 10/22/17
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I love a long hike in the mountains with the leaves changing color, wearing long sleeves, and the crisp chilly mornings. Also it is pumpkin time! Everything is pumpkin!! It amazes me all the products you can find with pumpkin added. Did you know pumpkin is a great source of Vitamin A and very good source of Vitamin C among many other nutrients. Speaking of pumpkin… our friends over at Live Glean are now selling pumpkin flour. It is simply dehydrated pumpkins that have been milled down to a flour like consistency. I have been experimenting with the products for some fun recipe ideas.
Pumpkin Flour sold by Live Glean. It is now available on Amazon and their website!
My “Pumpkin Energy Bites” are one of my favorites. My kids and husband also love them! I try to make a batch weekly and send them as a snack with my kindergartener. They totally take care of my chocolate / sweet craving and I am getting better nutrients than eating a cookie or something not as nutrient dense. The recipe is below.
Pumpkin Energy Bites
Pumpkin Energy Bites
Yield: 26 servings
Portion Size: 2 balls
Source: Grace Hamrick, RD LDN
Ingredients:
Oats 1 cup
Almond Butter 1/2 cup
Pumpkin Flour 1/2 cup
Flax Seed, Ground 1/4 cup
Chocolate Chips, Mini 1/4 cup
Honey 1/4 cup
Cinnamon 1 teaspoon
Vanilla Extract 2 teaspoons
Water about 2 tablespoons; use add needed
Procedure:
In a bowl, combine oats, almond butter, pumpkin flour, flax seed, chocolate chips, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Add water as needed. Allow mixture to chill in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes. Spoon mixture into a ball about a quarter size. May need to roll with hands. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 7 days or freezer for up to 3 months. Enjoy!