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October 1, 2014

Perfect Pumpkin Parfaits

Happy October!!!

I love this time of year because I absolutely adore pumpkin! Nothing says “Fall” quite like pumpkin. I mean, really, what other vegetable do we use to decorate with??? (Spinach garlands, anyone?) Seriously, though, pumpkin is SO full of yummy health benefits- until it hits store shelves in super processed, sugar saturated, artificially flavored form. (I’m looking at you, pumpkin Oreos.) So to help you out with your pumpkin fix and save you from falling into the “processed pumpkin” trap, I’m sharing a delicious and simple recipe: Pumpkin Parfaits!

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Why does pumpkin get so much attention? Well, beyond being super tasty and oh so comforting, it is a nutritional powerhouse! A cup of pureed pumpkin has over 200% of the vitamin A you need in a day! Pumpkin is also a good source of vitamin C and potassium. You can totally use it in many of the recipes where you might use bananas, like smoothies or oatmeal. Bonus: pumpkin is very filling, and a whole cup will only set you back 50 calories. Just make sure you get your pumpkin on with some healthier options, like this parfait, and not a slice of pie piled with whipped cream 🙂

This little creamy and crunchy dish is perfect for a snack, breakfast, or lunch (or dinner. Hey, I won’t judge.)

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Serves 4

Ingredients

1 can of pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)

4 individual- sized containers of plain Greek yogurt. Look for a brand low in sugar. Use a dairy free option, if you so desire.

1 TBS honey

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

Granola, for garnish- I used this one. The cinnamon in the granola works perfectly in this recipe

Directions

1. Mix pumpkin puree with honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

2. In a bowl or mason jar, alternate layers of pumpkin and yogurt, using a whole container of yogurt per serving, and 1/4 of the pumpkin mixture ( a little more than 1/3 cup)

3. Top with granola, and enjoy the flavors of fall!

This recipe is so quick and easy, and you really can’t mess it up. Feel free, as usual, to get creative with your parfait. (spiced pecans instead of granola? Yes please!)

What are some of your fave ways to enjoy pumpkin? Do you have any pumpkin-y indulgences that you would like to see me healthify? Let me know! Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some pumpkin calling my name!

XO, Alexandra

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June 23, 2014

To Juice, or Not to Juice

Juicing…is it good? Is it bad? There seems to be an ongoing debate about this health trend. I have a really strong opinion about the matter, so I’m letting you know where this dietitian-in-the-making stands.

First, I do not recommend doing a juice cleanse or a juice fast. These fads might seem like a good idea, but they can actually harm your body. Typically juice fasts are low in calories- much lower than the amount of calories you should be getting in a day, which can put your body into starvation mode and ultimately slow down your metabolism. Nobody wants a slowed down metabolism! Also, it is important that you get enough fat and protein in your diet. Juice cleanses are heavy on the carbs, and contain very little fat or protein if any at all.

Don’t be fooled by the dreaded juice fast as a route to losing weight. You may lose weight while on a juice fast, but as soon as you stop the fast and begin to eat normally again, you will gain it back. Surviving off of juice alone is not a sustainable diet! You will eventually have to go back to eating normal food, so the weight you lost while on a low calorie juice fast will come back.

It is common that people do cleanses to “detox”. Believe it or not, the body has a fully functioning detoxification system built right in! It’s your liver and kidneys, and they are designed to provide your body with all of the detoxification it needs.

Enough of the cons about juicing. But please, I am begging you, for your health and wellbeing, do not put yourself through a juice fast! There are much safer ways to lose weight, and much more enjoyable ways, as well.

Juicing is not all evil! Incorporating a fresh pressed juice into your life can be a great thing! It allows you to get a large amount of nutrients in a small volume. Something to remember when making or purchasing juices is to pick juices that are heavy on vegetables and light on fruits, since the fruits tend to be higher in calories and sugar. Having a juice a day could be a great addition to a diet of clean healthy eating, which is why I’m including one of my favorite juice recipes. Feel free to try different combinations of fruits, veggies, and herbs!

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Serves 2-3

3 carrots

3 stalks of celery

1 bunch of parsley

2 apples

an inch or so of ginger root

Chop everything up and toss it in the juicer. The result is a fresh, zingy juice with all the benefits of lovely fruits and vegetables. It is keeps in the fridge for a day or two, but I can never seem to make it last that long!IMG_1019

Let me know what some of your favorite fruits and veggies are to juice! I would love to get some new recipe inspiration.

XO,

Alexandra

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