Check Out My Cookbook-Delicious Dishes: Dietitian Approved

I'm proud to present my cookbook, Delicious Dishes: Dietitian Approved. View my cookbook at: http://www.lulu.com/content/legacy-lulustudio-photo-book/delicious-dishes-dietitian-approved/10912538

Pizzelles

In order to make pizzelles, you'll  need a pizzelle press. I inherited mine from my grandmother. Its an antique, but it still works like new every year! I follow the recipe that came with the pizzelle press. The pizzelle dough is mostly egg so it is a sticky dough. The cookie takes half a minute to cook in the press, but to make a whole batch (I usually make a double batch), it usually takes a couple hours. The finished product is worth it!

Here is the finished product! Looks like a snowflake. I make these every Christmas to carry on the tradition my grandma started years ago.

Happy Birthday to Me!

Today is my 26th birthday! This is the one time of the year I get to celebrate with my favorite dessert...cake!

Like I always say, everything in moderation. Eat the foods you love...have a plan; eat healthier and exercise a little extra to make up for those desserts or heavier foods you will be eating during the week you'll be celebrating. Life can still be delicious; here's to celebrating lifes greatest moments!

I'm Back to Blogging!



9/4/11 We're Married!

Honeymoon in Puerto Rico began with a large spread including sushi, arroz con pollo, margarita pizza, and artichoke dip with pitas! Not the healthiest of meals, but even dietitians splurge.



The Honeymooners enjoying the stay at La Concha Resort



Our veiw from our hotel room. What a dream! We had a beautiful, sunny week.

Pina Coladas were invented in Puerto Rico so... we of course had our fair share. Mmmm moy delicioso!

Welcome!

Welcome and allow me to introduce myself. My name is Amanda Nila, and I am a registered dietitian in the state of Illinois. I have a bachelor's degree from Illinois State University in Family and Consumer Sciences: Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, and a Master's degree in Nutrition and Wellness from Benedictine University. I have past experience in community nutrition, nutrition education, medical nutrition therapy, and food service management. Although I am considered a food and nutrition expert, I am also an original foodie. Like most children before the health craze, I grew up spoiled by the endless variety of convenience food products. Never receiving a nutrition class, I was unaware of food and how it relates to nutrition for the body.  It wasn’t until college that I took a nutrition course and decided to major in this subject. Throughout my time learning about nutrition and wellness, my eating habits changed 180 degrees. I began exercising regularly, eating lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats, but the biggest challenge has been to get rid of my sweet tooth. I know you may be thinking that being a dietitian and having a sweet tooth seems like an oxymoron, but if I’ve learned anything, MODERATION is key to a balanced diet. I am the dietitian that will tell you that you do not have to give up the foods you love to be healthy. You can still eat your favorite foods, but I recommend always in moderation and balance your calorie intake with energy expenditure through exercise. That’s just a little spoonful about me.

I started this blog to document my food adventures and that is what I plan to do. This blog will include all things food, a sprinkle of nutrition, and a dash of wellness advice and a bite out of my life.