Pomegranate, Kale and Quinoa Salad with Walnuts and Feta

A delish salad to add to your holiday table featuring all the colors of the season.

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Holiday Recipe Makeovers: Breakfast Sausage

This recipe is a great way to sneak in some fruits/veggies while lightening up your typical breakfast sausage. In addition, the apples and onions help keep the patties moist. I love making a big batch of these and then freezing individual patties so I can just cook when I’m ready to eat them.

holidays, nutrition, recipesAllison KochNovember 17, 2019breakfast, sausage, apples, turkey, holiday recipe, cooking, recipe, nutrition

Holiday Recipe Makeovers: Smokey Apple Butternut Squash Soup

I love this simple soup as a holiday starter. And starting with a broth based soup can help fill you up so you indulge less in the calorie dense foods served next. This soup has a nice added kick from the chipotle powder. If you find it too spicy you can back off or omit that ingredient entirely. Enjoy!

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Holiday Recipe Makeovers: Green Beans and Walnuts with Lemon Vinaigrette

A tasty alternative to green bean casserole with less sodium and calories than the traditional dish. The walnuts add healthy crunch and the vinaigrette really makes this dish pop. This is one of my go-to recipes during the holiday season - adapted from Bon Appétit Magazine. Enjoy!

holidays, nutrition, recipesAllison KochNovember 17, 2019cooking, recipe, holiday recipe, vegetables, green beansComment

Holiday Recipe Makeovers: Chocolate Avocado Mousse

You’ll save over 250 calories, 20g of fat (while also switching to a healthier type of fat), and gain 3g of fiber per serving compared to traditional chocolate mousse. Have fun with your guests by asking them to guess the mystery ingredient. This recipe is also a great way to use up avocados that have started to turn brown. Enjoy!

recipes, holidays, nutritionAllison KochNovember 17, 2019Recipe, Dessert, Cooking, Healthy, ChocolateComment

Navigating the Holidays: Better Booze Bets and Surviving the Day-to-Day

This week’s blog post features tips and tricks to make better booze bets and how to survive the day to day grind when goodies and treats just keep showing up. Also enjoy two of my favorite fall recipes to consider adding to your holiday table.

nutrition, recipes, holidaysAllison KochNovember 8, 2019nutrition, holidays, healthy, health tips, dietitian, recipe, cookingComment

Navigating the Holidays: Tips and Tricks for a Healthier, Happier Season

It’s hard to believe it – but the holiday season is just around the corner! With that means my annual 'healthier holidays nutrition seminar’ where I share how to navigate the holiday season while keeping your health and fitness goals in check. Since the tips are pretty well received – I figured why not share them with you!

recipes, nutrition, meal prep, holidaysAllison KochNovember 5, 2019nutrition, holidays, health tips, healthy, recipe, avocado, dessert, holiday partyComment