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Looking to lose weight or prevent diabetes? A Registered Dietitian can help. Virtual or phone visits available to anyone in Ohio.
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In search of a seasoned writer for your web site, food brand or cookbook? Lisa combines research-based information with actionable tips.
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Mashed potato, potato pancakes
It's Memorial Day! In our house, that used to mean one of two things. We'd either be on the road back from my sister's in Raleigh for a family reunion, or we'd be heading to the Taste of Cincinnati. Unfortunately, my sister now lives in Phoenix (too far to drive,...
10 ways to get your kids interested in cooking
Being home We've all been home a little more than we'd like these past few months. We're not used to being sequestered for so long and it's ramping up our anxiety. On top of that, several of us (self included) have children we need to teach, entertain and FEED. At our...
Combating Covid Fatigue
If you're tired of seeing the same 3 or 4 people (or for some, no people) because you've been sequestered from society for 8 weeks, you're not alone. Having to work from home, file for unemployment (for some), home school your kids and find a mask to wear every time...
Mediterranean hummus and veggie wrap
Sometimes the simplest combinations are the most delicious! Trying to use up our "pandemic canned goods", my husband and I decided to try our hand at hummus. How hard could it be? Hummus is a traditional Mediterranean spread made with chick peas that's often used as a...
Pandemic Baking Hacks
If you're spending more 'thyme' in the kitchen these days, you're not alone! While everyone was grabbing toilet paper, my husband and I were going for unbleached flour and packets of yeast. If it's the end of days, we're going to live it up with bread and cookies!...
Spring spinach salad with berries
Despite not being at the grocery, you've likely been able to get some beautiful berries through Instacart or Click list. Personally, I miss picking out my own produce, but in the age of COVID19, I am fine to stay home and let someone else do the shopping. I've been...
Earth Day Breakfast Recipe
It's Earth Day! 'Thyme' to celebrate your mother and reduce the carbon footprint. As a dietitian, it's part of my DNA to avoid food waste as much as possible. You've likely heard the statistics that 40% of American's food ends up in a landfill while 1 in 8 go hungry....
Pandemic tuna salad on toast
Maybe you've got a few extra hard cooked eggs from Easter and a can of tuna sitting dormant in your pantry. And, then again, maybe you don't! We didn't boil eggs this year. It didn't exactly feel like a holiday last week, sadly. Nonetheless, you might be craving...
Smoky beans and turkey sausage
Desperate for something different to eat during this COVID19 mess, we grilled some turkey kielbasa Saturday night and served it with sauerkraut, potatoes and salad. And like every meal we make, we ended up with leftovers. On Sunday, I decided to try something...
Grocery shopping in the age of COVID19
I admit it- I love grocery shopping. But with social distancing and my underlying autoimmune disease (rheumatoid arthritis), I have been heeding the advice to stay home. The last thing I want is to get sick or bring a virus home. I may be a geek, but as a nutrition...
Put your plants on
We've all been seeing blogs and recipe posts about using pantry staples during the COVID19 crisis. Tips for quick meals, ways to use beans and canned tomatoes are taking over the internet. And believe me, I embrace these recipes, too! I'm all for inexpensive, quick...
Nutrition counseling in the age of “staying home”
As a small business owner, seeing clients face to face in an office or going on-site to do programs, most of my work has come to a screeching halt with COVID-19. It feels weird to me to be home so much. I miss seeing clients and helping them navigate their health...
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Lisa Andrews is Nutrigirl!
I’ve paired my love of food, science and people by becoming a Registered Dietitian. My nickname Nutrigirl started about 20 years ago when I needed an email account. Having a painfully long, Italian last name didn’t lend well to an email address, and so Nutrigirl was born. I’d be lying if I said I am “mild mannered”. Outgoing by nature, my friends and clients know I’m not going to sugar coat my nutrition advice. With so much food and health information out there (good and bad), Nutrigirl is your nutrition hero. I’m here to provide sound, nutrition advice, while making sure you are enjoying your food! When I like a health article, recipe or nutrition-related advice, I will stamp it #Nutrigirlapproved.
Snickers
We knew after adopting Snickers in July, 2014 that she was no ordinary kitty. She is a tortoise cat and has “tortitude”. Snickers is a true foody and always in the kitchen at meal time. Despite her candy bar name, Snickers literally reaches for kale, spinach and broccoli when we’re prepping it. Snickers likes a challenge and will seek hydration from the sink, toilet or your water glass. If she likes what you’re making (or eating), she’ll give you the “high paw” and you know your recipe is #Snickersapproved.