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top view of batch of fudgy flourless brownies cut into squares on marble background. One square on white plate topped with ice cream.

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · May 8, 2020 · Updated April 23, 2021 · 42 Comments

Fudgy Flourless Brownies

The deepest, darkest, fudgiest flourless brownies you've ever had - made with toasted pecan butter and dark chocolate chips. A totally decadent gluten free, grain free, and dairy free dessert! If you're a serious chocolate fanatic like me, these super fudgy flourless brownies are a … [Read more...] about Fudgy Flourless Brownies

Dairy Free,  Dessert,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes brownies,  Chocolate

overhead image of 4 salmon burgers on white plate with tartar sauce and lemon wedges

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · March 5, 2020 · Updated February 9, 2023 · 24 Comments

Easy Salmon Burgers in 15 minutes

Cheap and easy salmon burgers made with canned salmon and a few staple ingredients. Ready in only 15 minutes for a simple and healthy weeknight meal high in omega-3's. (Gluten free option) I recommend clients eat wild caught fish and seafood 2-4 times weekly. But most people are … [Read more...] about Easy Salmon Burgers in 15 minutes

Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Lunch,  Recipes,  Sandwiches burger,  Fish,  salmon

Two glasses of healthy chocolate milk on a marble surface with white straws

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · February 9, 2020 · 51 Comments

Healthy Chocolate Milk in 2 minutes

This Healthy Chocolate Milk is the ultimate way to get your chocolate fix and serve up a healthy treat to your family without refined sugar, gums, or other unwanted additives. It takes just 2 minutes to whip up, can be made ahead, is antioxidant rich, and has collagen for extra protein and gut … [Read more...] about Healthy Chocolate Milk in 2 minutes

Drinks,  Kids Health,  Recipes Chocolate,  collagen,  Dairy,  drinks,  gut health,  milk

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · January 23, 2020 · Updated February 10, 2023 · 33 Comments

Pan Fried Chickpeas (10 min or less!)

Quick Pan Fried Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) made with just 4 simple, pantry staple ingredients. This easy and healthy snack is ready in just 10 minutes and is packed with incredible flavor! Chickpeas are packed full of goodness and make such a healthy snack. Hummus, soups and salads just a few … [Read more...] about Pan Fried Chickpeas (10 min or less!)

Appetizer,  Dairy Free,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes,  Snacks,  Vegetables Beans,  chickpeas,  Easy,  Fast,  legumes

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · January 7, 2020 · Updated June 16, 2022 · 55 Comments

Orange Pineapple Green Smoothie

This dairy free orange pineapple green smoothie is a super quick and easy smoothie. It's thick, zingy, and packed with flavor, and it's made with only 3 ingredients. It's a healthy, wholesome and fun way to start the day with minimal clean up. A Fresh Start Whether it's New Years, Back to … [Read more...] about Orange Pineapple Green Smoothie

Breakfast,  Dairy Free,  Recipes,  Smoothies Green Smoothie,  orange,  Pineapple,  Spinach

collage of healthy trader joe's dinners with title text overlay

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · December 12, 2019 · Updated October 22, 2020 · 23 Comments

15 Trader Joe’s Dinners that are Healthier than Take Out

15 Trader Joe's fast and easy dinners that are healthier than take out - great options for busy nights when cooking from scratch isn't an option! **Updated** Whether you're busy shuffling kids between music lessons and the ballpark, juggling late nights at work, or just want to take a night off … [Read more...] about 15 Trader Joe’s Dinners that are Healthier than Take Out

Dinner,  Kids Health convenience food,  groceries,  meal planning,  shopping,  Trader Joe's

Pumpkin ice cream in a loaf pan

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · November 21, 2019 · Updated October 13, 2020 · 54 Comments

Easy Pumpkin Ice Cream (5 minute, no churn recipe)

Super easy pumpkin ice cream recipe for fall - you only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to whip it up and no ice cream maker needed. This ice cream is rich, creamy and decadent you'd never guess it's no churn! Fall temperatures in Houston swing between the forties to the eighties, occasionally … [Read more...] about Easy Pumpkin Ice Cream (5 minute, no churn recipe)

Dessert,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Kids Health,  Recipes Easy,  Fall,  Ice Cream,  pumpkin,  sweets

Collage of collection tubes for food sensitivity test with text overlay: Gluten sensitivity test options and how to choose the best one for you

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · November 15, 2019 · Updated June 7, 2020 · 22 Comments

Gluten Sensitivity Tests – 3 Options + How to Choose the Best One for You!

There are so many options when it comes to testing for gluten and other food sensitivities. We review three good options with pros and cons of each to help you pick which gluten sensitivity test is right for you! We've talked before about how gluten isn't necessarily bad for everyone, and how … [Read more...] about Gluten Sensitivity Tests – 3 Options + How to Choose the Best One for You!

Gluten Free,  Gut Health elimination diet,  food sensitivity,  gluten,  Gluten Free,  lab tests

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