Lemond Nutrition

I attended a super fun blogger event this week hosted by the kind folks over at Wholly Guacamole.   Jeff and I tend to make our own guac at our home, but it’s nice to know for us and all the rest of the super busy families out there that the entire line of products by Wholly Guacamole is preservative and additive free.   They do this by using a cold water high pressure processing (HPP)...

  Oh, the joys of Thanksgiving!   Our family is looking forward to a nice, intimate family meal with my sister-in-law and her family as well as my father-in-law.   It will be a team effort with all parties contributing dishes to the meal.   I love potlucks because it allows us to share different recipes, tastes and flavors with each other.    I hope you are looking forward...

After such a sizzling summer here in Texas, I am really getting into fall festivity.    The weather here is slowly getting cooler and it feels great!  I just love going to the market this time of year and seeing all the gourds so beautifully displayed.   The warm colors remind me of the colors of the changing leaves.   Displaying gourds are such an easy way to add to fall...

With the state of the economy right now, times are financially tough for many families.  Healthy, quick and family meals can continue inexpensively with some creative planning.  I like to call that "Budgeating."  I sent a request out for cheap, healthy and quick recipes and I appreciate those who sent them in!  Here are a few feature recipes that you might want to try. ...

The summer months can mean a busy schedule packed full of time at the pool, outdoor adventures, and vacations. What a great way to end the hot day by preparing an easy, tropical meal – our Mommy Dietitian signature Summer Spring Rolls! We included a complement of ingredients that provide great flavors, but feel free to switch out ingredients as you wish. If you have cooked chicken or tofu,...

  It's been awhile since my last post.  We have been super busy here rolling out new professional branding with  new logos, a new website and a fresh, new look for the Mommy Dietitian.  I am quite pleased with the results, and I hope you feel the same.  In addition to the visual changes, there are many great new things coming down the pike that I am exciting to share! One...

Today was trail mix day for me.    I am one week from departing for Africa to climb Kilimanjaro and I am playing around with trail mixes to bring on our trek.  Any food mix that you concoct at your home – on the trail or off the trail – really needs to match the energy output of your activity.  In my situation with the Kilimanjaro climb, my food intake with have...

One of my favorite culinary dietitians, Cindy Kleckner, is teaching some super practical holiday cooking classes.  If you are in the Dallas area, you do NOT want to miss these!  Here is the info: Tweaking the Turkey TraditionThursday, November 15th at 6-8pm Dig in without guilt this holiday season! Instead of the old stand-bys: turkey smothered in rich gravy, candied yams, pecan pie -...

The common issue among families striving to eating more fresh and wholesome is finding quick recipes to make during the busy week.  In my Plano, Texas-based nutrition practice we guide adults and families on the “how to's” of balanced eating.  How is balanced eating put into action?  That’s the challenge for most people.  Time and time again, the request is the...