Being Nutritious

Simple delicious heart healthy recipes for everyone!

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Hi there!

I’m Laura, and I’m a Registered Dietitian. I love food and cooking, and it’s my passion to help you discover how delicious and easy heart healthy eating can be! I’m glad you’re here! Take a look around, and don’t forget to subscribe to get all my latest recipes and tips! You’re going to LOVE Being Nutritious!

Most Popular Recipes

Radish Greens Hummus in a bowl with a hand dipping a carrot stick in it.
Radish Greens Hummus
High potassium smoothie
High Potassium Smoothie
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"Eat the Rainbow" Spinach Salad
Rosemary Peppermint Tea
Rosemary Peppermint Tea

Most Recent Posts

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Lunch Pantry Staples Soup 

Thai Curry Pumpkin Soup

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Educational 

Should I Avoid Black Licorice If I Have Heart Problems?

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Pizza on a peel, with whole wheat crust, topped with salad.
Fast & Easy Dinner Main Dish Pizza 

Quick Salad Pizza with Greek Yogurt Whole Wheat Crust

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Educational Healthy Living Tips 

Sleep and Heart Disease: What’s the link?

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More Recent Posts
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The 3 Best Diets For Heart Disease!

Fast & Easy Dinner

Pizza on a peel, with whole wheat crust, topped with salad.
Fast & Easy Dinner Main Dish Pizza 

Quick Salad Pizza with Greek Yogurt Whole Wheat Crust

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This pizza is easy, healthy, AND delicious! The crust can be made in 5 minutes, with no rise time, and the toppings give the whole dish a Mediterranean flair.

Plate of rainbow salad, ingredients arranged by color, and a glass vessel of blueberry vinaigrette dressing in the background.

“Eat the Rainbow” Spinach Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette

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Balsamic glazed onions and black beans with rice

Balsamic Glazed Onions & Black Beans

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Teriyaki Soba noodle bowls

Teriyaki Soba Noodle Bowls

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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Tahini Sauce and Cucumber Salad

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More Dinners

Desserts For Your Sweet Tooth

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Desserts Snacks 

Mangoes and Cream Popsicles

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Dare we say that summer is here? I don’t know if we should, but I do know you should make

Plate of chocolate date truffles covered in shredded coconut, almond pieces, and cocoa powder

Cherry Filled Chocolate Date Truffles

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Peanut Butter Banana Mini Muffins

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Close up of Fudgy Mocha Black Bean Brownies

Fudgy Mocha Black Bean Brownies

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Pressure Cooker Baked Apples

Pressure Cooker Baked Apples (with oven option)

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More Desserts

Beyond Recipes! Heart Healthy Tips and Articles

Black licorice candies sitting on licorice root, with lemon slices behind.
Educational 

Should I Avoid Black Licorice If I Have Heart Problems?

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Overconsuming black licorice has been linked to heart arrhythmias and even death. Find out more about this phenomenon and if you should be concerned.

Glasses lying on a bed with outstretched hand.

Sleep and Heart Disease: What’s the link?

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The Best Fish for Heart Health

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Preeclampsia and Heart Disease

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Sodium and Blood Pressure

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More Articles

Snack Attack

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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips

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Crispy, tangy, salty, low calorie and low carb! Don’t let the name fool you. These salt & vinegar zucchini chips are low sodium, but sacrifice zero flavor!

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Brownie Batter Dip

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Brownie Batter Dip is just what you’ve been waiting for! Tastes just like a brownie, no added sugar, and high protein/fiber. No guilt here!

Radish Greens Hummus in a bowl with a hand dipping a carrot stick in it.

Radish Greens Hummus

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A delicious, spunky dip that helps you decrease your food waste, using in-season produce! Pass the “yum-mus” please!

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Mangoes and Cream Popsicles

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Dare we say that summer is here? I don’t know if we should, but I do know you should make

More Snacks
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