If you’ve met with the Unite for HER Nutrition Team for a nutrition chat or gift card call, you’ve likely found a common denominator – reducing inflammation! Whether it’s surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy, cancer treatment can cause inflammation to occur in the...
If you’re looking for a versatile, easy, healthy recipe to clean out your fridge, look no further than these delicious White Bean Farro Lettuce Cups. This easy meal is perfect for using up any leftover vegetables in your fridge to meal prep for a busy week. Not only is this dish entirely plant-based with no meat or dairy, but it’s extremely versatile! Substitute quinoa for farro, bell peppers for tomatoes, or any other ingredients you’d like to add for a nutritious upgrade!
It’s no secret that kale is a nutritional powerhouse and its versatility means it can be enjoyed any number of ways…including as a chip! But don’t think you have to run out to the store to enjoy this tasty snack. Store bought kale chips can have additives and, well,...
Who says soup is just for cold weather? This Spring Minestrone is the easiest weeknight dinner that your family will definitely be requesting again. It is chock full of nutritious, seasonal vegetables – everything from soup staples to hearty root vegetables and leafy...
March is my favorite month of the year for so many reasons! I love celebrating St. Patrick’s Day (hello…my name is Erin), but it’s also National Nutrition Month! And for a Registered Dietitian, that’s code for celebrating all we do, all month long! Each year the...
By Erin Pellegrin RD, LDN We are officially into week two of Plantuary! Maybe you’ve seen the videos introducing our January initiative or perhaps you learned a little more about what it means to be plant-based from our blog (maybe you did both!). Even if this whole...
By Senior Nutrition Manager, Erin Pellegrin RD So, what is "plant-based?" By now, most of us have heard the term “plant-based.” Or what we also sometimes use, “plant-centered.” But what exactly does that mean when we talk about how a person eats? This question comes...
Recipe inspired by Baked by Melissa I love a crunchy salad – especially when the temps drop. In the summer, I tend to reach for the delicate greens when I want a bowl of leafy goodness. But in the fall and winter, I want the favorites of the season – in this case it’s...
Get into the holiday spirit with a seasonal mocktail by Nutrition Manager Erin Pellegrin RD, LDN. Cranberry Rosemary Spritzer by Erin Pellegrin RD, LDN Ingredients Mocktail: 4 oz. unsweetened cranberry juice 1 1⁄2 oz. rosemary-infused simple syrup Ice 2 oz. ginger...
By UFH Nutrition Manager, Erin Pellegrin RD This winter, my cooking class theme is “Food for Thought.” Both Michele and I so often hear how frustrating chemo brain or chemo fog can be for our community. One way to help improve the symptoms of chemo brain – among...
Presented by the Unite for HER 5K Hydration Sponsor: Core BTS Our Virtual 5K Event is approaching! One of the most important things to remember as you prepare for your run or walk is to stay hydrated. This will help to regulate your body temperature, heart rate and...
Recipe by Erin Pellegrin RD, LDN UFH Nutrition Manager, Erin, has been busy in the kitchen recreating healthy versions of classic fast food items. Her lightened up Frosty-Remix is simple and lightened up compared to the original version - and easy to make at home!...
