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Simple Stovetop Popped Popcorn

This simple stove popped popcorn is perfect for after school snack time and movie night. Whole grain, high-fiber, gluten-free, vegan, and approved by kids and dads! from halsanutrition.com

Oven-Baked Haddock with Pesto

Strawberry, Spinach, and Farro Salad

This strawberry, spinach, and farro salad is perfect for showcasing juicy, ripe strawberries. Farro is an ancient whole wheat grain that packs in 7 grams of fiber and protein per serving! A perfect side salad for your weeknight dinner or potluck salad at your next cookout. The strawberries will help entice young eaters to try the salad too!

Kid-Approved Cod Cakes

These cod cakes were inspired by my Swedish cooking mom after she suggested I make them. Cod cakes may not be as popular here in the US as crab cakes, but in my opinion, they should be. You can, of course, use any fish, but cod and other similar white fish such as haddock and hake, tend to work really well.

Lunch Box Ideas and Guide

Need some lunch box ideas? Whether your child prefers their food in separate containers or combined into more of a main entree (e.g., a soup or sandwich), here are some ideas and tips on making sure they get a balanced lunch!

Dining Out with Kids – Making it Healthier

Dining Out with Kids

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Diet culture is about more than dieting. In fact,

Diet culture is about more than dieting. In fact, you don’t need to have ever gone on a diet to be caught up in diet culture. Many of us don’t realize how much it is affecting our views on everything from food, eating habits, body size, and even moral value.

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, a leader in the anti-diet movement, author of the book “AntiDiet”, and host of the FoodPsych podcast defines diet culture as:

“a system of beliefs that
equates thinness, muscularity, and particular body shapes with health and moral value;
promotes weight loss and body reshaping as a means of attaining higher status; demonizes certain foods and food groups while elevating others;
and oppresses people who don't match its supposed picture of health.”

Diet culture is pretty engrained in our society, but recognizing its presence is the first step to unlearning it.

For a more thorough dive into what diet culture is all about I highly recommend reading Christy’s book and following her (@chr1styharrison) and other leaders in the anti/non-diet movement, many who are featured on her instagram.

Ok, that’s my Monday mini lecture! Have a great day and week. 💗

#mondaymotivation #dismantledietculture #dietculture #dietculturedropout #bestdietever #nondietdietitian #antidiet #challengeyourmindset #intuitiveeating #shiftyourperspective #halsanutrition

Weekend relaxation. ☀️ How is your weekend go

Weekend relaxation. ☀️

How is your weekend going? I will be honest, work and play seem to blend together more than ever these days. With laptops, laundry, phones, dishes, and “stuff” all around, it’s hard to relax!

Whether you choose to read a book in the shade or head off on a local adventure (or both!), it’s important to take take a break and get outside for a bit.

My favorite outdoor adventures include kayaking, biking, and swimming. I’m grateful for my husband who helps get me out there. (And helps me lift the kayak!) 🚣‍♀️

I snapped this pic while we were kayaking in our harbor yesterday morning. ❤️ Happy Sunday!

#marblehead #marbleheadma #northshorema #weekendrelaxation #kayakingadventures

Golden Milk Chia Pudding ✨ Ok, so my most recen

Golden Milk Chia Pudding ✨

Ok, so my most recent snack did not look this pretty, but it included probiotic rich kefir (a cousin to yogurt), chia seeds, and berries. 👌

But if you are looking for a fun way to mix up snack time this weekend try making chia pudding! You can use yogurt, plant milk, kefir, or a new combination. Check out the blog for this recipe which uses @siggisdairy coconut yogurt.

Happy Friday! 💃

#happyfriday #goldenmilkrecipe #coconutyogurt #chiaseeds #probiotics #snacktime #getcreative #nourishingsnack #familyfood #momfood #blackberries #blueberries💙 #halsanutrition #recipeontheblog

On my first day of nutrition my professor told me

On my first day of nutrition my professor told me “in 50 years half of what I teach you will be wrong.” A piece of wisdom that her professor told her when she was an undergraduate and still rings true today.
Nutrition is a young science that is hard to research. Because of this it leads itself to misinformation and the concept of nutritionism.
Head to the the blog to read more about it!

- Kate🤸🏻‍♀️

#nutritionism #nutritionalscience #intuitiveeating #antifaddiet #nutrition

#challengeaccepted #womensupportingwomen thanks @t

#challengeaccepted #womensupportingwomen thanks @tylarae_hair and @artemisphysicaltherapy for nominating me and thanks to all the kind, smart, inspiring, and supportive women in my life. You lift me up. 💫
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This challenge started in Turkey as a way of bringing light to the horrific violence and injustice brought upon women there. It has since gone viral and women around the globe are using the hashtag to come together and empower each other to stand up to violence and oppression. No one is too privileged to experience these or other injustices and we must all support each other. Let’s work together to fill this world with more kindness and equality. ❤️

Morning Fuel 💯 Happy Tuesday! ☀️What’s y

Morning Fuel 💯

Happy Tuesday! ☀️What’s your go-to weekday breakfast?

One of my go-to‘s is muesli or granola with oat milk, Skyr yogurt, or kefir, topped with chia seeds or flax meal and sliced fruit or berries. It’s a satisfying combination that keeps me going until mid-morning fika time!

Sometimes I add a little drizzle of honey or a dollop of jam too. When I don’t have fresh fruit on hand I add warmed frozen wild blueberries. So good. 💫

#morningfuel #breakfasthabits #berries🍓
#summerproduce #redcurrants #vinbär #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #strawberrylove #dietitiansofinstagram #foodtography #foodtographyschool #thekitchn #allfoodsfit #intuitiveeating #enjoyfood #savorfood #bakeoften #bhgfood #foodbloglove #f52community #halsanutrition

Happy Monday! ☀️⠀ ⠀ Popping in this mornin

Happy Monday! ☀️⠀
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Popping in this morning to remind you that diets come in all forms. In fact, these days it's more common to see them marketed with wellness terminology such as "lifestyle plan”, clean eating guide”, or "wellness reboot" rather than using the word diet.⁠⠀
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Just know that if there are any rules or restrictions, it's still a diet! And in general, diets do more harm than good. ⠀
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On this page and my site halsanutrition.com, I aim to show a variety of foods—from kale salads to white flour french toast. I truly believe that all foods fit, that you should eat when/what/how much you want without guilt, and that we need to move away from labeling food as healthy/good/clean or unhealthy/bad. ⠀
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I hope my words, recipes, and photos help you find cooking inspiration, eating confidence, and inner peace. If you want more guidance on how to break that diet culture mentality, seek out a Registered Dietitian who specializes in intuitive eating.⁠ ✨ Likewise, if you are worried that your children are adopting diet culture habits and are not sure how to handle it, speak to a Registered Dietitian. 💗⠀
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#breakfreefromdietculture #allfoodfits #ditchtheguilt #ditchtherules #ditchthediet #dietmentality #cleaneating #healthyeating #goodfoodbadfood #dietculturedropout #gentlenutrition #intuitiveeatingRD #intuitiveeating #HAES #kalelover #cakelover #familydietitian #eatingtips ⠀
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I mixed up our usual morning routine with some ✨

I mixed up our usual morning routine with some ✨Challah Bread French Toast ✨topped with fresh berries and real maple syrup. Yum.

Recipe available in my upcoming breakfast recipe e-book, available soon. Be sure to get on my newsletter list for the latest info. 👍

Happy Sunday! May it be filled with love, joy, and delicious eats. ❤️

#frenchtoast #brunchingathome #breakfastideas #slowsunday #challahbreadfrenchtoast #galette #summerbreakfast #feedfeed @thefeedfeed @replicasurfaces #replicasurfaces #strawberrylove #blueberrylove #puremaplesyrup #dietitiansofinstagram intuitiveeating #nodietshere #foodtography #foodtographyschool #thekitchn #allfoodsfit #enjoyfood #savorfood #bakeoften #bhgfood #foodbloglove #f52community #halsanutrition #bostonblogger #northshorema

Blueberry Cherry Cardamom Muffins ❤️ Happy Fr

Another look at those turkey burger sliders. 💯S

Another look at those turkey burger sliders. 💯Some with tomatoes and some without, because, you know, otherwise, even after removing the tomato, there would be cries of “it’s been contaminated by the juice” in our house. 🍅Oy. #RaisingFoodies #OrAtLeastTryingTo 🙃
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Head to the blog for the full recipe. Oh, and a great tip from my friend @lau.renwe.iss : for even more tasty flavor, try adding some Boursin cheese to the mix. 😋
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#turkeysliders #briochebuns #turkeyburgers #miniburgers #sliders #grillnight @ajkingbakery #familydinner #appetizersideas #foodtography @thefeedfeed #foodtographyschool #rdsofinstagram #dietitianmom #recipeontheblog #halsanutrition

Happy Wednesday! 💗Thanks @franceslrothrd for no

Happy Wednesday! 💗Thanks @franceslrothrd for nominating me for the #wearadamnmaskchallenge 😷! Here I am wearing a simple bandana on a morning outing with my dog and kids. I love the flexibility of a bandana or buff for running, walking & biking around our little seaside town. However, when heading to the market or other more crowded outdoor places my family and I wear our @rafinova_go masks. They are great!

Please do your part and wear a mask. ✌️

Who else is up for the challenge? I nominate:

@its_a_vegworld_afterall
@realmomnutrition
@jody_bergeron
@jennyshearawn

Turkey Slider Tuesday! ✨(Can that be a thing? Be

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