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Pancakes for Desserts? These Apple Banana Oat Pancakes Satisfy

I’ve always loved experimenting with ways to make desserts healthier. After a meal, I often find myself craving something sweet. While an occasional indulgence is completely fine, I enjoy taking on ...

Cucumber Shrimp Boats: An Easy, Satisfying Alternative to Sushi Rolls

If you love sushi but struggle with rolling it at home, you're not alone. Getting the perfect roll can be tricky, and sometimes, you just want something simple without sacrificing flavor. Enter ...

Loaded Cereal for Gut & Brain Health: A Morning Power Bowl

Remember the Loaded Cereal trend on TikTok? It had its moment in the spotlight and while the hype may have faded, I’m still very much on board. If you missed it, the trend featured people piling all ...

Small Changes, Big Impact: 8 Easy Habits to Start Eating Healthier This Year

When it comes to building healthier eating habits, the idea of a complete lifestyle overhaul can feel overwhelming. If your time looks anything like mine these days, you know that there are plenty of ...

Don’t Feel Burdened by Breakfast

Prior to working at The Chopping Block, I was a teacher. School started early; my days started even earlier. I arrived well in advance of the first bell to prepare and get set for the day. This ...

7 Stress-Relieving Snack Foods to Keep You Calm Over the Holidays

The holidays are a season filled with joy, but they can also bring a good dose of stress. From last-minute gift shopping to hosting holiday dinners, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But what if ...

Thank You to The Chopping Block: The Culinary Classroom That Shifted My Career Path

When I first started working at The Chopping Block as a class assistant back in 2010, I had no idea it would change my life. What began as a fun part-time gig (on top of my full-time gig at the time) ...

The Magic of… Seaweed?

Different types of seaweed have always fascinated me. With their amazing nutrient quality, I consider them a “super food.” At my university, I set up a tasting table to let others experience and ...

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

When I saw that The Chopping Block was offering a Cooking for Life class, I was SO excited! The class is focused on eating to nourish your body and mind, which is exactly what I’ve been doing for ...

Home Makes Healthier Eating Possible

As a future registered dietitian studying nutrition, I try to make healthy home-cooked meals as much as possible, but that doesn’t always happen. However, there is one aspect of my cooking that gives ...

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Pancakes for Desserts? These Apple Banana Oat Pancakes Satisfy

Cucumber Shrimp Boats: An Easy, Satisfying Alternative to Sushi Rolls

Loaded Cereal for Gut & Brain Health: A Morning Power Bowl

Small Changes, Big Impact: 8 Easy Habits to Start Eating Healthier This Year

Don’t Feel Burdened by Breakfast

7 Stress-Relieving Snack Foods to Keep You Calm Over the Holidays

Thank You to The Chopping Block: The Culinary Classroom That Shifted My Career Path

The Magic of… Seaweed?

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Home Makes Healthier Eating Possible

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