Maggie Michalczyk, RDN
This time of year the grocery store and the farmers’ market is filled with vegetables that mimic the colors of the season and are filled with nutrition! This is a complete nutritional guide to their benefits. It’s a great time to challenge yourself to pick […]
You’ve seen me post every single pumpkin food I can get my hands on whether “healthy” or “unhealthy”, and perhaps you’ve wondered what my nutrition journey and food philosophy is. You know I’m a dietitian, but you might not know how everything pumpkin fits into […]
I’m excited you’re reading this post about how I grew my Instagram following and changed my career trajectory in less than a year because it either means you want to establish your own brand on social media or at one point or another you’ve thought […]
Add some unexpected flavor and heat to your Thanksgiving table with this recipe for Kung Pao cauliflower. Asian flavors combine to give the vegetable a tangy kick that your guests would never guess is cauliflower! I tried kung pao cauliflower for the first time last […]
Chocolatey-pumpkin goodness in every bite is what you will get with this recipe for healthy chocolate cranberry pumpkin bread. Made with unsweetened cocoa powder, and dried cranberries for sweetness, it is a take on pumpkin bread you’ll want to make over and over again during […]
Celebrate the season with an easy smoked salmon crostini with delicata squash butter appetizer. It’s a unique, and delicious party appetizer that incorporates seasonal delicata squash and nutrient-rich smoked salmon. This post was sponsored by the Seafood Nutrition Partnership but as always, all opinions are […]
Celebrate fall with a slice of healthy pumpkin bread. It’s a simple, delicious fall favorite that you’ll want to make again and again! (low sugar, dairy-free) Pumpkin bread is one of those foods that I believe can be enjoyed all year round but tastes especially […]
When you can put pumpkin into just about anything, why stop at Thanksgiving stuffing? That’s exactly what I asked myself when I embarked on creating this recipe for gluten free pumpkin stuffing that combines the flavors of sage, rosemary, thyme, and pumpkin in an unforgettable […]
This post was sponsored by Health Warrior, but all opinions are my own and I hope you enjoy the recipe! Nothing screams fall quite like the flavors of pumpkin and maple, a combination that when paired with chocolate like in this pumpkin chocolate chip cookie […]
At the stroke of midnight on Halloween, I swear that every store, commercial, and decoration as far as the eye could see turned to straight to the holidays. Maybe I didn’t notice it as much in previous years or maybe it’s just earlier and earlier […]
This trip was sponsored by Love Beets. All opinions are my own and I hope you love reading about my experience on the farm! Last month I had the opportunity to travel to Rochester New York to tour Love Beets farms and facilities. Not only […]
This post was sponsored by Love Beets. All opinions are my own and I appreciate your support! Reap the nutritional benefits from fall produce with this roasted beet and pumpkin salad made with Love Beets! It’s simple to make, yet looks fancy which is the […]
This post was sponsored by IHOP, but all opinions are my own and I appreciate your support! Even though I’ve had a lot of pumpkin food, it still astonished me just how many things you can put pumpkin into! From sweet to savory, there’s pretty […]
This post was sponsored by Health Warrior, but all opinions are my own and I hope you enjoy the recipe! Nothing screams fall quite like the flavors of pumpkin and maple, a combination that when paired with chocolate like in this pumpkin chocolate chip cookie […]
This recipe for gluten free baked pumpkin donuts is not something I would typically make at home, because hey if I want a donut I will probably buying one at a local Chicago shop! Here in Chicago my favorite place to go for a donut […]
Reece’s shaped like pumpkins. These pumpkin spice peanut butter truffles are my copycat, lower in sugar, adult approved version! I’ll admit, even now when I see Reece’s at the grocery store, I can’t resist the nostalgia and automatically put a bag into my cart! I […]
If you’re like me you’ve been baking pumpkin flavored anything and everything since before Labor Day no matter what people may have said about it! I’ll admit after testing over 100 pumpkin recipes over the summer and a lot in August for my Once Upon a […]
Paleo pumpkin pie bars are the perfect treat when there’s a crisp breeze in the air, the leaves are rustling in the wind, and the golden hues of autumn’s warmest colors are all around you. That’s the exact moment when I want one of these […]
