Healthy Eating, Holidays, Recipes Kaitlin Mueller Healthy Eating, Holidays, Recipes Kaitlin Mueller

Healthy Foods to Fuel Your Holiday Weekend

The holidays are upon us and it’s easy to end up feeling sluggish after enjoying all the delicious sweets, festive drinks, and favorite comfort foods. I think enjoying these things is one of the best things about the holidays, but there are some steps you can take to help you feel better and enjoy the holidays without a stomachache. In today’s post, I’ll share the three things to look for when choosing which foods to eat before you attend your holiday events.

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Instant Pot Farro

Farro is a chewy and hearty grain you may not have heard of before. It originates in Italy and describes three different grains: spelt, emmer, and einkorn. In today’s post, I’ll share the health benefits of farro, how to cook it, and some of my favorite ways to incorporate farro into healthy eating.

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15 Dried Herbs and Spices I Keep in My Pantry

I love using fresh herbs all summer long, but now with the colder weather, I’m all about using dried herbs and spices to flavor my food. In today’s post, I’ll discuss the best way to buy dried herbs and spices that taste the best and are inexpensive, as well as the health benefits of adding these to your meals. Plus, I’ll share the herbs and spices I keep on hand year-round and how I like to use them in my cooking.

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Can Pancakes Be Healthy?

I get asked this question all the time! Growing up, I wasn’t a huge fan of pancakes, but I think this is because I was just having Bisquick or Krusteaz mixes. However, since tasting homemade pancakes, I’ve decided I love them! Pancakes can be a very calorie-dense and high-sugar breakfast, but they can also be a healthy option. Read on to learn what makes pancakes healthy and not so healthy and for some of my favorite recipes.

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Gestational Diabetes: Postpartum Care

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasingly common in pregnancy. GDM is diabetes that occurs during pregnancy and then resolves after delivery. A new study shows that the rate of GDM increased by 30% from 2016 to 2020. Even though GDM typically resolves after delivery, the risk of developing type 2 diabetes down the road is as high as 60%; therefore, taking steps to keep yourself healthy is important. In today’s post, I’ll share tips for staying healthy after pregnancy to help you prevent type 2 diabetes.

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Healthy Summer Grilling

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through August! With the end of summer approaching, I like to make sure to take full advantage of the nice weather for grilling. Grilling is an easy way to cook during the warm summer weather so you can avoid turning on the stove or oven and heating up your house. There are plenty of ways to make grilled foods healthy, so today’s post is dedicated to discussing the best healthy options.

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