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D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Feb 6, 20222 min read
The Fruit & Quinoa Salad
I love trying new foods, but just like most people I fall into routines of meals that are both easy and reliable. If you read my most...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Jan 30, 20224 min read
The Gut-Microbiome: Series Recap + Trivia Game
Humans, acting as hosts, have co-evolved with microorganisms for hundreds of thousands of years, and each person's body has its own...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Jan 23, 20225 min read
The Gut-Microbiome: Diet Spotlight
Eating for gut-biome health may seem like it'd be challenging, but it's really not. Incorporating VARIETY into the diet is an easy way to...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Jan 16, 20222 min read
Meet Me - Kumquat!
The mini-citrus. Origin Native to China and cultivated in East Asia for many years before showing up in Europe and North America. Similar...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Jan 9, 20224 min read
2022 Resolution: Add, Don't Subtract
Happy New Year! Let's get right into it. So many new year's resolutions center around diets, and most every advertised program is just...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Jan 2, 20226 min read
The Gut-Microbiome: Mind & Body Impact
It's easy to understand how gut-microbiome issues can alter our overall gut health. Similarly, if we were to cut our finger, we probably...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Dec 27, 20212 min read
Getting My Aeroponic Garden Ready!
Although there's a bit of a learning curve when it comes to maintaining a functional indoor garden, once it gets going it's very low...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Dec 19, 20211 min read
The Pomegranate Trio
I'm a late bloomer when it comes to pomegranates, but I'm easily making up for lost time. All three of these pomegranate recipes are...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Dec 12, 20212 min read
Meet Me - Pomegranate!
Origin Originated in the Mediterranean Region before being introduced to California by Spanish settlers in late 1700's. Pomegranate trees...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Nov 28, 20215 min read
Declutter The House: Declutter The Mind
Growing up I held onto everything. Books. Notes and cards. Stickers. Swim meet t-shirts. Stuffed animals. As I got a little older nothing...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Nov 21, 20212 min read
The Black-Eyed Pea White Chili
I'm pretty sure I enjoy soups more than the average person. I mean, I could easily survive on soup alone (but I also admit that's kind of...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Nov 14, 20212 min read
Meet Me - Longan!
Origin Native to Southeast Asia (primarily tropical areas) Related to our old friend Rambutan and lychee Its name translates to "dragon...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Nov 7, 20212 min read
Meet The Seedlings
Whether I'm gardening outdoors or inside my house, one of my favorite things is to watch the plants grow, and this is especially true...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Nov 1, 20216 min read
The Gut-Microbiome: Influences
If our goal is to understand the interplay between the gut microbiome and the brain, it helps to first understand the factors that...
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