by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | May 11, 2018 | Articles, Nutrition |
The fifth taste, known as umami, comes from the amino acid glutamic acid. I’m sharing what umami tastes like, and how it can be used to turn typical recipes into something savory and delicious. Most people are familiar with the four elemental tastes – sweet, sour,...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Mar 13, 2018 | Healthy Living, Articles, Nutrition |
Plant-based milks are becoming increasingly popular, but the nutritional benefits can be very different from traditional milk. Here’s how cow’s milk and milk alternatives are different. Growing up, I had one option to pour over my cereal- skim milk. That’s what my...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Dec 1, 2017 | Healthy Living, Articles, Nutrition |
Eating a balanced diet is key to being well-nourished, feeling fantastic and maintaining a healthy body weight – for life. Learn how to build a balanced meal plan. Disclosure: This post contains some affiliate links. If you click on the link and make a purchase, I may...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Sep 26, 2017 | Articles, Sports Nutrition & Supplements, Nutrition |
Get the protein you need, when you need it, with these high-quality, portable protein options to fuel your busy lifestyle. Protein! It’s a hot topic in the nutrition world these days, and food manufacturers are responding. Head down any aisle in the grocery...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Sep 7, 2017 | Articles, Nutrition, Recipes, Seasonings & Spice Blends |
Garlic adds lots of flavor to food, but it has more to offer than that. Learn the nutrition and health benefits of garlic plus a recipe for making fresh roasted garlic. A couple weekends ago I volunteered with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for the Annual...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Aug 22, 2017 | Healthy Living, Articles, Nutrition |
Bananas are a delicious and portable performance food that have a variety of nutrition and health benefits. Learn how to select, store and enjoy this popular super fruit. August is coming to a close, and with that comes back-to-school and back to school sports. It...
Hi, I’m Heather – a registered dietitian, busy mom, consultant, adventure junkie and travel addict who has mastered living healthy on the go. My blog is where I share simple recipes and healthy living tips to help and inspire others to live their best life.