Research suggests that diet soda may actually hinder your scale goals and harm your health. Twigs From the Nest: Our holistic nutritionist answers client’s most common questions.  Can drinking one Diet Coke a day be bad for you if you’re trying to lose weight? What about artificial sweeteners? Does diet soda cause sugar cravings? We… The post Can I Drink Diet Soda on my Weight Loss Journey? appeared first on Healthy Nest Nutrition ..read more

It’s been 15 years since Robin Hutchinson launched Healthy Nest Nutrition (HNN), a private nutrition therapy practice in Denver. Robin’s vision of helping people eat better to feel better unfolded with a newly minted degree in holistic nutrition therapy. With all three kiddos happily in school, Robin worked hard from 8:30am to 2:30pm for years.… The post Healthy Nest: An Evolution in Personalized Nutrition appeared first on Healthy Nest Nutrition ..read more

Fast, easy fall recipes for whipping up dinner using the ingredients you have on hand. Hope everyone had a nice summer filled with love, laughter, adventure and fun. As we settle into fall, the days get shorter, mornings get chillier, and schedules change. Midweek patio gatherings drop off, travel winds down and the kids start… The post Easy Fall Recipes appeared first on Healthy Nest Nutrition ..read more

Eating with the seasons is always a great idea — and fall in Colorado is especially delicious. Sample the bounty with our favorite melon recipes. Autumn is prime with juicy peaches, garden-ripe tomatoes and fragrant melons. This end-of-summer bounty is something to celebrate! Here, our favorite melon recipes to keep the harvest on the plate… The post What’s In Season: Our Favorite Melon Recipes appeared first on Healthy Nest Nutrition ..read more

Twigs From the Nest: Our holistic nutritionist answers client’s most common questions. Is it okay to consume alcohol during your weight loss journey? This question is a tricky one.‌As a holistic nutritionist with a focus on Natural Weight Loss, it’s easy to point at alcohol’s inflammatory effects and sugar content to lay down a hard… The post Can I Drink Alcohol When I’m Trying to Lose Weight? appeared first on Healthy Nest Nutrition ..read more

We’ve been watching GLP-1 and semaglutide weight loss drugs for some time now and we’re finally ready to discuss. As a nutritionist and from a big-picture view, it seems these drugs would be helpful. But, they come at a cost — financially and physically. Understanding the pros/cons of taking these medications will hopefully help you make educated decisions, whether you’re simply curious about them or ready to try them. GLP-1 Drugs Explained GLP-1 drugs work by mimicking naturally produced hormone glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1 with the active ingredient of semaglutide) and gastric inhibitory pol ..read more

I was looking to branch out from the traditional butternut apple cider style soup.  The coconut flavor was unexpected, and a delicious addition. Kids and adults liked it, and there is no dairy, so it is vegan.  The recipe originally came from Epicurious.com, with some changes by me. Give it a try, let me know what you think. Recipe 4 tablespoons grape seed oil 2 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2 medium, or 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces 4 cups of water 2 cans of unsweet ..read more

Also, it is one of the only ways I can get my kids to eat cauliflower.  It is quick and easy to make, and tastes creamy and delicious.  Making a smooth and velvety consistency is the key with the recipe.  This recipe is Mark Bittman’s version from his Kitchen Express cookbook.  I have made some changes to his version. Recipe Cut a cauliflower into small florets, and saute in about 2 tablespoons of butter for several minutes.  Add 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth and simmer for 10 minutes until tender.  Blend the cauliflower and chicken broth in batches or with ..read more

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons chopped ginger 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup fresh cilantro 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 tsp. salt AND pepper Mix all ingredients in a small blender.  Enjoy! I like this dressing because it is filled with anti-inflammatory foods, and makes the salad taste great.  The honey is also anti-microbial.  The garlic, ginger and olive oil dampen inflammation and soothe the digestive tract.  This is very easy to digest.  Extra keeps in the ‘fridge for a week. Robin The post Ginger and Honey Lime Dressing appeared first on ..read more

Tabbouleh Recipe 1 cup of bulgur (this is not a gluten-free food.  If you’re gluten-free choose brown rice or quinoa).  Rinse bulgur under running water and drain.  1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper for kick 2 cups of minced parsley 2 tomatoes, cored, halved and cut into small dice 4 scallions, minced 2 tbsp. minced fresh mint (optional, in the middle of winter, I never have this, and it’s still good) Mix bulgur with 1/2 cup lemon juice and 1/2 cup water; set aside until grains are tender and fluffy, 20-40 ..read more