Entries by Banister Nutrition
Why is Breakfast So Important?
Eating in the morning is beneficial because it affects important processes within your body, including: Metabolism: Eating breakfast jumpstarts your metabolism, helpingyour body burn calories. Adequate Nutrient Intake: When you skip breakfast, that’s one less meal to contribute to necessary daily nutrients. Concentration/Alertness: Eating breakfast stabilizes blood sugar, which helps improve your memory, cognitive ability, […]
Feeling Stressed? We’re Here to Help!
Today’s society is fast-paced: We go, go, go! It’s exhausting, and it can seem impossible to juggle work, home life, and everyday stressors. Stress can impact every aspect of our lives and be detrimental to our health, so it’s important to find ways to alleviate it — like exercise, meditation, getting 8 hours of sleep, and […]
Are Meal Kits A Good Fit For You?
Do you find yourself struggling when it comes to planning and prepping meals? If you do then meal kits may be beneficial in your home! Meal kits are becoming increasingly popular among individuals and families, especially those with busy schedules or special dietary needs. On one hand, they can be convenient by making cooking much less time-consuming […]
Searching for the Healthiest Cereal Option
There are so many choices in the cereal aisle it is very difficult to narrow it down to one or two healthy options. In 1970 there were approximately 160 different types of breakfast cereal. Today there are over 4500 different cereals to choose from. It can be very overwhelming to select the healthiest option. Price […]
Easy Broccoli with Almonds and Feta Cheese
Even when life gets busy, I try to make nutrition a priority for my family. Whether it’s the case that we did not make it to the grocery store or forgot to thaw the chicken or we are just in a rush, I always try to have a backup option for those busy nights. Frozen […]
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Looking for a way to utilize what you have during the madness. Making your own salad dressing is one of the easiest things to do in the kitchen. Our RD Michelle shares her balsamic vinaigrette.
Aquafaba Meringues
What if I told you this delicious looking meringue contained no egg white whatsoever?? That’s right! This vegan meringue is made using aquafaba. Aquafaba means bean water it’s the viscous liquid leftover in your cans of beans. Appetizing huh?! The best beans to use are garbanzo beans due to their neutral flavor. When I discovered […]
No-Knead Bread Adapted from NYT Recipes
It’s only a matter of time before I’ve used up all the flour in my home. Breadmaking has been quite a hobby for me during this pandemic. Last week, I purchased a KitchenAid mixer which has helped save some time in the breadmaking process. There’s honestly something so rewarding about making bread from start to […]
Summertime Watermelon Salad with Cucumber, Feta, and Blueberries
Do you know what you are making for the fourth of July celebrations? This is a great one to take to an outdoor cookout or other Summer events! It is booming with colors – RED, WHITE and BLUE! It is juicy, flavorful and refreshing.