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

Easy Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe

Tomato season is in full swing! Making tomato sauce is one of the easiest ways to use all those tomatoes your garden produces. And an added bonus is that the sauce freezes well so you can make large batches to enjoy during the winter months. Read on to learn why tomatoes are healthy, why you should make your own tomato sauce instead of buying it, and for my delicious recipe.

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Diets 101: Intermittent Fasting

There are so many diets out there and it’s often hard to find good information about whether or not these diets are worth trying. You’ve likely heard of intermittent fasting (IF) and wonder if it’s a good option. Today I’ll discuss what it is and the research behind it to help you make an informed decision about whether or not it’s a good plan for you and your health goals.

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Gestational Diabetes: What to Do About a High Fasting Blood Sugar

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is diabetes that develops in pregnancy. It can often be managed with lifestyle changes such as increasing exercise and eating fewer carbohydrates. For more information about what gestational diabetes is, check out one of my previous blog posts. Today I’m going to focus specifically on how to lower morning blood sugar levels with lifestyle changes.

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Flour Power: Millet Flour

Welcome back for another post in my Flour Power series! There are so many alternatives to traditional wheat flour these days. Many of them, including millet flour, are naturally gluten-free so they are great for those with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Today I’ll share what millet flour is, why it’s a healthy option for baking, and list the various ways it can be used.

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Better Butters: Walnut Butter

It’s time for another recipe in my Better Butters Series! Walnuts are a nutrient-packed option when choosing nut butter, but unfortunately, store-bought varieties can be expensive. That’s why I like to make my own walnut butter! Today’s post is all about the health benefits of walnuts and I'll share a simple recipe for making your own walnut butter at home.

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