#PastaNight! #Rigatoni with #Ceriello basil sauce. Added purple tomato, a little corn, and spinach to the sauce. Garnished with Parmesan for the hubby and #blackolive #tapenade for myself. Took all of 20 minutes to make. Keep it simple! #simplecooking #quickmeals #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #pasta http://ift.tt/1HIqSNQ

This is what happens with my #leftover #arugula. It becomes a delicious #smoothie. Combine arugula with water (or other unsweetened liquid of your choice). Blend first. Add a #kiwi, a #lime (with the rind and all), and about ½ cup of #pineapple. Blend again. Add #chia seeds. No sweetener needed. Yum. #greensmoothie #lazynutritionist #lazynutrition #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #happysaturday http://ift.tt/1SzvCXm

Aren’t these the cutest little #mandarins you’ve ever seen? Two of these little guys provide 120% of your daily needs of #vitaminC (goodbye #emergenC) and about 10% of your #fiber needs. Also- because it requires peeling, it naturally slows you down. Great #snack option! #happymonday #smile #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist http://ift.tt/1WugL0G

These #runners are such an #inspiration! Trying to soak it all up. Go #tcsnycmarathon!!!! Go @thelivmethod @kerrykimmcarthur!!! #nycmarathon #nycmarathon2015 http://ift.tt/1MAxQXn

#LazyOmelette: instead of putting myself through the embarrassing moment of not being able to flip the #omelette, I just lightly mix the eggs and cover it for a few minutes. It pretty much looks the same! #happyhalloween #lazynutritionist #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #breakfast #healthybreakfast http://ift.tt/1PWGXlQ

I made these bad boys last #Halloween, and trust me, they are delish and nobody can guess that their main ingredient is #blackbeans. I know… Best #brownies ever!!
Ingredients:
-15 oz can of low sodium, black beans (drained and rinsed);
-1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (heat up in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, just before using);
1/3 cup pure maple syrup or agave;
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder;
½ cup rolled oats;
2 tbsp of coconut or vegetable oil;
2 tsp pure vanilla extract;
½ tsp baking powder;
¼ tsp salt.
Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine all wet ingredients first: sweetener, beans and vanilla. Then slowly add all other ingredients into mix. Blend until completely smooth. Pour into a greased 8x8 pan. Cook for 25-30 minutes. Let cool and cut. Optional: garnish with coconut or chocolate chips.
#happyhalloween #treats #lazynutritionist #lazynutrition #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #healhybrownies #happyfriday http://ift.tt/1NdfCtK

Powerhouse #breakfast: #greekyogurt (2%), the #superseed & #ancientgrain blend from @traderjoesgrocery, and the outer peel/skin of local-bought #pears. I am making #pearpuree for Theo, so I just ate the rest. The edible skin of fruits and veggies is very high in #insolublefiber, which helps with #digestion, specifically helping to move things along the GI tract (i.e. help you poop). #babymeals #completemeals #easymeals #babypuree #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist http://ift.tt/1ilMV0L

Very #lazydinner tonight… I personally dislike ordering in (I can’t take the amount of #waste involved). But sometimes I just don’t feel like cooking. There, I said it out loud ;) So- I’ve devised a healthy medium. I heat a readymade #soup and add fresh ingredients to it. Depending on what you add, it can take anywhere from 5-10 minutes. You can set aside 10 minutes, can’t you? Pictured: #butternutsquash soup with added #sweetpotato, #beans, #pepitas, and grated #parmessan. Presto. Happy #noncooking! #healthymedium #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #completemeals #lightmeals #easymeals http://ift.tt/1PT3uPr

#Sunday #bulkcooking has begun! Started with Theo’s meal for the week: sweet potato, white kidney beans, kale, and a little tomato. I didn’t use the skin of the tomato in the purée, since it can be a little hard to digest; instead I ate it as a snack while I was cooking! :) I also shaved the sweet potato and will use the skin to make #sweetpotatohusks. So good!! Will definitely show how to make in a following post. http://ift.tt/1jIrybA

If I know it’s easy to make, I’ll probably make it again. Case in point: #cannedtuna. It’s high in protein, good source of #omega3, and definitely low maintenance. I mixed it with purple onion, celery, green peppers, apple, avocado, and a dash of flax seeds. I used olive juice, lime, and pepper as the condiments. What are your go-to meals? #healthymeals #convenience #quickmeals #lowmaintenance #bushwicknutrition #bushwick #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist http://ift.tt/1MGHYI8

After a not-so great visit to the doctor, my hubby was motivated to make some food changes starting with #officesnacks. Usual suspects were saltines, pita chips, potato chips… You get the idea: refined starch! After much deliberation he decided on reduced sodium #peanuts and #raisins. Of course, portion controlled. Very simple and not fancy, but a step in the right direction. When making dietary changes- it’s extremely helpful (and successful) if they are #realistic to you. You can always improve upon those changes as you build a healthier, long-lasting habit. #healthyhabit #snacks #portioncontrol #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #bushwick #bushwicknutrition http://ift.tt/1LIKsta

#FamilyBrunch @feastnyc. How do you get to try all the goodies?! By eating a mini-version of everything. Such a great idea. #portioncontrol #blackcoffee #juiceshot #pastries #pate #granola #yogurt #carrotbread #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist http://ift.tt/1QIODFp

Beautiful (and chilly) Saturday morning! So lucky to have the #Bushwick #farmersmarket right around the corner! If you’re not sure where to find the nearest market in your hood, go to #GrowNYC.org and type in your zip code. As easy as that! :) #sunnysaturday #startoffthedayright #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #grownyc http://ift.tt/1LURVkw

Yes, ‘tis the season of #pumpkin everything! One of my favorite things about pumpkin are actually the #seeds or “#pepitas.” They are packed with #healthyfats, #fiber, #iron and #protein. They also have #tryptophan, which helps release #serotonin that balances #mood (the happy seed! :) I usually add them to yogurt, toss them in a salad, make muesli with them, eat them as a snack, or use them as a topping on (healthy) pancakes and french toast. Get your #seedpower on!
#happyfriday #healthysnack #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutritionist #lazynutrition http://ift.tt/1GKtiG0

One of the reasons I love #soups is because it’s just another form of #bulkcooking. I wanted to make a #completemeal, so this #chickensoup has everything!- #chicken breasts (duh), #chickpeas, #celery, #tomato, #redpotatoes, #mushrooms, and #bokchoy. I pureed about 2 cups for the little one and then added fresh #jalapeño, #lime, olive oil, and S&P to ours. Because you are #boiling the chicken, it takes a little longer, but as long as you leave it in low heat, you can kind of forget about it as you do other things. And in this case, it made about 6 servings for Theo and 8 for us. Not bad! #multitasking #timesaver #twoinone #babymeals #babyfood #highprotein #bulkfood #homecooked #easymeals #healthymeals #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist http://ift.tt/1PguIzW

If you like #savory #snacks, you’ll love #shishitopeppers! Soooo good and so easy to make! First, heat skillet over medium-high heat. In the meantime, drizzle peppers in olive or sesame oil (I prefer olive!) and sea salt. Sauté in high heat for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until they begin to blister on all sides. Sprinkle a little more sea salt, if needed. And done. Enjoy the spicy, slightly sweet taste! Yum. Seven peppers (2 to 5 inches ideally) are 15 calories and 1 gram of protein. #quicksnacks #appetizer #Bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #shishito #wow http://ift.tt/1PpY5z4

Awesome find! If you ever find yourself in Stafford Springs, CT, go to #Sabor44 Olive Oil Tap Room- a boutique shop that has #infused #organic #oliveoil. No words. Just try!
#butter #chipotle #oliveoilontap #sabor44oliveoil #bushwicknutrition #Bushwick #familytime #whoknew #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist http://ift.tt/1jooUHi

Delicious #breakfast by @tcabrarr! By adding a ton of #veggies (peppers, zucchini, scallions) to the scrambled #eggs, you crowd out some of the other sides on the plate. In this case, bacon and slow cooked #barbacoa. Love #Saturday’s! #familytime #lazynutritionist #breakfast #lazynutrition #Bushwick #bushwicknutrition #slowcook http://ift.tt/1jhaQjt

Random #cooking tip: my favorite way to cut a #pepper is to 1) cut the top of the pepper WITHOUT cutting all the way through, then 2) pop the top out with the seeds, 3) cut the rest of the pepper in two chunks, and lastly 4) cut the chunks into #julienne slices… because we are fancy that way ;) Use peppers in: fajitas, stir fry, omelets, salads, as a dipping utensil, or alone with a little cayenne. Yum.
#Bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutrition #lazynutritionist #fastcooking http://ift.tt/1FWzGzj

A little inspiration from @simplegreensmoothies goes a long way! Here is my own #greensmoothie concoction for today:
-1 cup of unsweetened almond milk -1 cup of #kale (I freeze mine)
-½ cup of #pineapple -½ green #apple (from our #appletree!) -1 tsp #maca powder (for an added antioxidant boost! More on maca later) -¼ tsp of #stevia -dash of powdered #clove *Blend liquid and greens first, then add everything else and blend again. Enjoy!
#bushwicknutrition #bushwick #greenfirst #lazynutritionist #lazynutrition #anappletreegrowsinbrooklyn #smoothies #homemade #cuppow http://ift.tt/1Ly5xIx