Abbeys Kitchen Blog

Today I’m going to be walking you through my rules for choosing healthy “junk food” snacks and how to navigate the grocery store. You’ve probably heard the advice, shop the perimeter of the store and avoid all the packaged food in the middle. And sure, unprocessed whole foods should ideally make up the bulk of your diet. But for most busy working folks, this is BS advice that fails to accommodate how most people eat and shop.

Is the rise of trad wife influencers inspiring for women, or perpetuating dangerous diet culture? I share my thoughts on traditional homemaking and the trad wife ideals. Recently, I’ve been opening my feed to see moms and homemakers who some might call trad wife influencers. You know, the ones that make cinnamon toast crunch from scratch, fresh mozzarella from their kid’s grilled cheese, and sew all their own clothes.

Today we will be talking about the internet’s seemingly new obsession with raw milk and tackling the biggest question – should you buy raw milk? What started as a few dairy farmers innocently sharing the fruits of their labor, has become a full blown social media epidemic, with tons of health-focused influencers, trad wives, and self proclaimed “crunchy moms” spreading misinformation about save pasteurized dairy.

These are the shocking secrets I learned about the supplement industry after working behind the scenes on my own dietary supplements. The dietary supplement industry is the Wild West, as I like to call it. Aka largely unregulated, messy, and shadier than you’d like to know. As a dietitian dedicated to evidence-based nutrition, part of my goal with launching my own brand, neue theory, was to change the industry for the better.

Today I’m going to be reviewing a handful of popular celebrity-owned health and wellness brands to give you my honest thoughts on if they’re a good buy or total bunk. So according to a report by JLL research, celebrities have been busy doing things some say they’re not technically qualified to do. But nearly 60% of celebrity brands on the market today were founded in the last 6 years. And I mean, it makes sense.

Are frugivore diets the secret to health and weight loss? A dietitian reviews this “Raw till 4” high carb, low fat diet to see if eating only fruit is healthy. If you’re an OG Abbey’s Kitchen fan, you’ll recall me debunking the frugivore diet way back in 2018.

This Baked Avocado Fries recipe is served with Green Goddess Protein Dip. The best vegan, gluten free appetizer for St. Patrick’s Day! Avocados are officially the world’s most loved fruit. Yes, even more popular than raspberries and way trendier than bananas. For good reason, too- they’re super delicious and I’m personally obsessed with avocado toast, but I’m always looking for new ways to throw them into my life. This baked avocado fries recipe is served with high protein Green Goddess dip.

We discuss the research on the best diet for endometriosis and whether or not the foods you eat can worsen or improve symptoms. Approximately with a higher prevalence among those between the ages of 35-45. While there is no “cure” for endometriosis, most existing treatment options focus on managing pain and delaying its progression via surgical and hormonal treatments.

What if everything you thought you knew about weight loss was a lie? Today we’ll review factors that influence a healthy calorie intake and dive deep into our gut health’s influence. For decades we have known that weight loss comes down to a simple equation of calories in minus calories out. Everyone just needs to follow the laws of thermodynamics to have an equal chance of losing weight. Well, what if that was all a lie?

These high protein Nutella Stuffed Pancakes make a healthy breakfast that is plant-based and gluten-free! Perfect for weekend brunch. You guys know I love creating protein pancake recipes like my chocolate cherry protein pancakes. My kids have been going through a MAJOR Nutella phase, so I was feeling pretty inspired in the kitchen. These Nutella stuffed pancakes are amazing for weekend breakfasts, brunch, or Valentine’s Day if it’s that time of the year.