RECIPE: Sweet and Spicy Salmon

Courtesy: Cassie Dimmick, MS, RD, LD, CSSD Ingredients: 1/2 c. Pineapple juice1/4 c. Lemon juice4 (5-6 oz each) Salmon filets1/2 Tbsp Brown sugar1 Tbsp chili powder1 tsp cumin1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp cinnamon Directions: Combine the pineapple juice and lemon juice in a large plastic zip lock bag. Place salmon inthe bag and marinate for at…

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RECIPE: Rosemary Roasted Almonds

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Rosemary Roasted AlmondsCourtesy: Cassie Dimmick, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Ingredients: 3 cups of raw almonds2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (or 2 teaspoons of dried rosemary)1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add seasoned almonds to a baking…

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RECIPE: Bone Broth Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 cup Almond milk (or milk of choice)4 cubes frozen bone broth1 frozen banana1-1.5 Tbsp unprocessed cocoa powder1 Tbsp almond butter1 tsp cinnamon Combine all ingredients in a blender until well blended. Enjoy! NOTE: Cassie freezes the bone broth in ice cube trays first. Doing that gives the drink more of a smoothie consistency,…

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RECIPE: Salted Caramel Granola Bars

Salted Caramel Granola BarsCourtesy: Dietitian Cassie Dimmick of Achieving Your BestMakes 12 bars Ingredients: 2 cups Rolled oats3/4 cup Chopped raw almonds1/4 cup Ground flaxseed1/2 Tbsp cinnamon1 Tbsp chia seeds1/2 Tbsp sea salt1/2 cup Almond butter1/4 cup Caramel1/4 cup Honey1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Line an 8 inch square baking dish…

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RECIPE: Kale Goddess Salad

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Kale Goddess SaladCourtesy: Dietitian Cassie Dimmick of Achieving Your Best Salad ingredients 1 bunch of curly green kale1/4 c. Pumpkin seeds1/4 c. Shaved Parmesan1/2 c. Grape tomatoes, halved Dressing ingredients: 3 Tbsp olive oil2 Tbsp tahini3 Tbsp hemp seeds1.5 Tbsp apple cider vinegar1 Tbsp lemon juice2 tsp Ume plum vinegar1/2 tsp garlic powder1/4…

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RECIPE: Thai Veggie Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Thai Veggie Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce Courtesy: Dietitian Cassie Dimmick of Achieving Your Best Makes 12 rolls Ingredients Peanut Sauce:1/2 cup peanut butter1/4 cup hot water (or to desired consistency)1 Tbsp soy sauce1 Tbsp rice vinegar1 tsp lime juice1/8 tsp saltSriracha to taste Spring Rolls:24 cucumber sticks24 carrot sticks24 spinach leaves12 pieces of…

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Top Meal Prep Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle

You can make eating lunch healthier by preparing ahead of time. Often times we get stuck with unhealthy choices because we are making last minute decisions on what to eat. Here are some tips!

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RECIPE: Carrot Ginger Soup

Carrot Ginger Soup Courtesy: Dietitian Cassie Dimmick of Achieving Your BestServings: 2 Ingredients: 3 cups fresh carrot juice1 Tbsp fresh ginger1 avocadoPinch cayenne pepperPinch SaltGarnish with avocado oil, chopped fresh cilantro and pumpkin seeds. Directions: Add all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. You can reduce the amount of fresh ginger if you don’t…

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RECIPE: Homemade Kale Chips

Kale Chips Ingredients:1 bunch kale2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, crushedSaltShredded Parmesan Cheese (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with foil. Wash kale and remove the leaves from the stems and tear into bite-size pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel. Combine kale pieces, olive oil, and crushed…

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