Jennifer Bryant
Jennifer is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a Certified Diabetes Educator who provides nutrition counseling and coaching at Nourished Nutrition Counseling. She writes helpful articles and recipes related to eating healthy on her website. Jennifer is passionate about educating and inspiring people to eat well to improve their health, energy, and overall quality of life.
Spinach Sausage Pasta :: An Easy Weeknight Meal
No Ground Beef?
I never thought the day would come when I would have trouble finding ground beef and chicken breast in the grocery store. I was wrong, and that time is now. The panic...
St. Patrick’s Day the Irish Way
St. Patrick's Day in Ireland
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I thought it would be fun to share some things about celebrating this holiday in its country of origin. My family and I lived...
A Struggle with Weight :: Overcoming Disordered Eating
The Battle Begins
It all started in high school when she started worrying about her weight. She was involved in many activities including basketball and track, as well as other extracurricular activities. She also tried...
Gestational Diabetes :: What You Need to Know
I have what now?
Gestational Diabetes?
When you find out you're pregnant, you feel all the things. You are happy, nervous, excited, nauseous. You determine to take care of yourself like you have never taken care...
Overnight Oats for Busy Mornings :: Healthy, Easy, Delish!
Busy Busy Busy
You have probably heard of overnight oats. Maybe you have even tried them yourself. They ran their course of popularity last year, and today I want to try to bring them back...
Less Judging, More Hugging :: Why I Promise to Encourage You
I must admit that this letter is very much written to myself. The truth is that we moms are some of the worst in this area. We all judge others at times. We judge...
The Best Blueberry Muffins (In the World)
Here is my recipe for the best blueberry muffins (in the world). Also, check out some variations if you are looking for gluten-free, dairy-free, or whole grain!
The Original Recipe
This version of the blueberry muffins...
Meal Planning Like a Pro! Plus a Time-Saving Trick
If the phrase "meal planning" frightens you, I want to encourage you to keep reading.
I know the thought of planning meals can be overwhelming. My goal is to lessen your fears and help you...
Battling Mom Fatigue: 5 Nutrition Tips for More Energy
Fatigue and being a mom go together like peanut butter and jelly. It is true that if only you could get some more sleep, exhaustion would not be the case. Fatigue is worse when...
The Kids’ Lunch Makeover :: How to Prevent Lunch Box Boredom
"Really mom, ANOTHER sandwich for lunch?" I have heard this from my kids so many times, and I am sure you have too! It is challenging to come up with new lunch ideas for...
5 Practical Tips from a Nutritionist :: Self-Care Sunday Series
Here at ABQ Mom, we care about your self-care! It's so important as moms to make sure we are taking care of ourselves. Since it's a brand new year, we want to get it...
Chicken Teriyaki and Vegetables :: A Healthy Weeknight Meal
This chicken teriyaki and vegetables is super easy, fast, and the whole family loves it! The sauce has a hint of orange and is deliciously sweet without a lot of sugar. I like to...
Printable Lunch Notes for Your Littles
Kids LOVE notes!
I don't know about your kids, but mine absolutely love getting a note from mom during their long day at school. Lunch notes can encourage them and can also remind them that...
Reward Your Kids for a Job Well Done . . . With Something Other...
Reward your kids for a job well done . . .
With something other than food!
So many of my clients say that their bad habits with eating started when they were young. Their parents started...