For my new readers - my name is Kelli and I am Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist as well as a Personal Trainer. I want to start by telling you all how I became a diet culture dropout.

Rewind to summer of 2012 after competing in 5 bikini competitions over a season. I was...

It's the season for staying warm and this vegan tortilla soup is the perfect mix of warm and filling.  Try it out.  

Tortilla Soup

Serves 8 

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped

1-2 bell peppers, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp olive oil

3 cups vegetable broth (OR 1 t...

Here's another fall favorite of mine to try while the farmer's markets are full of squash.  Delicata squash looks like a fall decoration to me - but it is amazing.  It is a slightly sweet winter squash that the flavor really comes out of when it is seasoned with paprik...

I'm really cold all the time and it's only getting worse with the summer weather going away...so I've been making one of my cold weather favorites for easy lunches at work.    I love that quinoa lentil bowls are packed with plant based protein and vegetables in additio...

I'm trying to think fall...and be excited for it.  I'm a summer girl so it's not really going to happen but treats can help.  Especially apple cinnamon ones.  I love that energy bites are super versatile and you can make them different each time.   When I made them thi...

Everyone always asks me what intuitive eating really is.   The best way to explain it is to think about babies.  They cry to let us know that they are hungry.  They stop eating when they are full.  End of story.   As children, we all begin this way – we know when to ea...

I had a ‘catch up’ dinner recently with one of my besties- we are both crazy busy so it doesn’t happen often enough.  We went to Onesto, an Italian restaurant because bread and pasta are two of my favorite things🍝.   And yes, this dietitian eats bread & pasta and sees...

                                                         Some dairy-free mac & cheese I came up with to satisfy my cheese needs :)...

This is one of my favorite plant based recipes because it’s quick, easy and delicious.   15 minutes and minimal ingredients is all it takes to create this creamy, nutritious pasta dish that is packed with protein and vegetables.  

Tomato & Spinach Pasta

Pr...

On almost a daily basis, someone asks me how to become plant based or just how to include more meatless meals.   In today’s world, we all are aware that there are serious health and environmental benefits (more about this in my next blog) as well as benefits for animal...