Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes Kaitlin Mueller Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes Kaitlin Mueller

Spotlight on Kale

Kale is a popular vegetable these days that is packed with important nutrients. In Oregon, it is in-season virtually all year, which makes it an easy vegetable to grow on your own or purchase inexpensively. In today’s post, I’ll highlight the nutrition benefits of kale, discuss tips for buying it, and review the best ways to eat kale. I’ll also share some of my favorite recipes that incorporate kale.

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Can Waffles Be Healthy?

Waffles may sound like a not-so-healthy, but delicious breakfast choice, though this is not always the case. Just like with pancakes, waffles can actually be part of a nutritious and filling breakfast! In today’s post, I’ll share what makes waffles not-so-healthy, but also how to make them healthy so you can eat them more often without feeling guilty.

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No Added Sugar Banana Muffins Recipe

Muffins are a go-to snack at my house. We almost always have bananas that end up overripe so adding them to muffins is an easy way to avoid having to throw out food. And because bananas are so sweet, there is no need to add any sugar. Today I’ll share my recipe for no added sugar banana muffins that I recently made for my toddler, but they are also great for adults wanting a low-sugar and filling snack.

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Smoothies for Weight Gain

If you struggle to keep weight on or are just trying to gain weight in a healthy way then today’s post is for you. Though we more commonly hear about people wanting to lose weight, there are plenty of people that struggle to keep weight on. Smoothies are a great way to pack in the calories (and a perfect way to cool down this summer!), so today I’ll share my favorite high-calorie smoothie additions, plus some simple recipes.

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How Much Protein Do I Actually Need to Eat?

There is a lot of talk about protein these days and many of you are probably wondering if you are eating enough protein, especially if you are an active person. In today’s post, I’ll review what protein does in the body and how much of it you should eat based on your age and activity level. I’ll also discuss protein supplements and what to watch out for if you choose to add them to your diet.

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Instant Pot Black Beans

Black beans are an easy and affordable way to include more protein and fiber in your diet. Though canned varieties are convenient, cooking dry beans is also pretty easy. In today’s post, I’ll share the health benefits of black beans, reasons for soaking or not soaking dry black beans, my recipe for cooking them in an Instant Pot, and how I like to eat black beans.

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