Author: Emily

Gastroparesis Nutrition Strategies

Most of what we recommend when it comes to gastroparesis nutrition therapy is based on what we know about human physiology and how the stomach normally works and empties. Gastroparesis is a chronic condition characterized by improper functioning of the muscles of the digestive tract, causing delayed stomach emptying and […]

White bowl with cooked quinoa, sauteed apples, and toasted pepitas on a green granite cutting board. Blue cloth with spoon in the background.

Coconut Milk Breakfast Quinoa

Do you love a warm breakfast cereal? If so, this vegan coconut milk breakfast quinoa is for you! Oatmeal is not the only cereal option that can be enjoyed for breakfast. There are other whole-grains or seeds, like quinoa, that can be cooked with a milk of your choice and […]

Go Further with Food

March is National Nutrition Month®, an education and information campaign created annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s theme is “Go Further with Food“, which could not come at a better time and represents all the things I care about. Choosing nutritious foods to fuel us through […]

Maytag IRONMAN 70.3 Steelhead

A week ago I completed Steelhead 70.3, my FIRST HALF IRONMAN!  My friend & triathlon training partner, Uryna, and I signed up together last fall – this was both of our first 70.3. And now, I cannot believe the race has come and gone.  This summer has been a crazy, […]

Triple Threat Chili

My friend Angie and I decided to compete in a local chili cook-off contest that was held back in February. The cook-off was put on by / benefited the Ann Arbor Civic Theater and was held at Wolverine State Brewing Co. Angie and I brainstormed different chili ideas involving various […]

Szechuan zucchini noodles

That moment when you want a noodles dish for dinner but are fresh out of pasta and don’t want to go to the store…… Why do cravings for specific foods not in the house happen on the coldest, snowiest days?! Why?! When this happens you have two options, venture out […]