About Kayla Colgrove
I am a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Educator, Registered Dietitian (RD), and ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). Sometimes life gets really busy and makes it challenging to eat healthy and stay active, but it is all about making healthieRDecisions.My goal is to inspire others to live a healthier life through nutrition and exercise.
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Shamrocks & Gold Smoothie Recipe
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a fun and tasty green smoothie called, “Shamrocks & Gold.” After testing several recipes, I finally created the right combination of ingredients to make a tasty, kid-friendly green smoothie. This recipe was inspired by a school … Continue reading
A Fun Fruit Salsa – Mango Tango Black Bean Salsa
I’m always looking for a dip that is tasty and healthy to enjoy with my family and friends. Salsa recipes with fruit are always a hit because they provide the perfect combination of sweet and savory. This Mango Tango Black Bean Salsa recipe … Continue reading
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Tagged appetizer, black beans, cilantro, corn, dip, food waste, fruit, healthier recipe, healthy, healthy dip, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, healthy recipe, holiday, mango, party, peppers, salsa, vegetables
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10 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget
Eating healthy is so expensive! Or, so I hear. I’m going to share with you 10 tips to help you eat healthy on a budget. It all starts with remembering the 3 P’s – Plan, Purchase, and Prepare. Plan Tip #1: Make … Continue reading
Black Bean & Corn Salsa
Looking for a healthier dip recipe to take to a party? The Super Bowl is this Sunday, and I wanted to share with you one of my favorite recipes for salsa! It is low in calories and fat, high in … Continue reading
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Tagged black beans, corn, healthier recipe, healthy, healthy eating, low salt, lowfat, recipe, recipe modification, salsa, vegetables
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Roasted Baby Carrots with Garlic Recipe
I love fresh garlic and I love baby carrots. I decided to put them together, and the recipe turned out amazing. It has become one of my go-to recipes for an easy vegetable side dish. This recipe requires very little preparation … Continue reading
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Tagged baby carrots, carrots, easy, extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, garlic, garlic cloves, garlic press, healthier recipe, healthy, oven roasted, paleo, recipe, roast, roasted, side dish, sides, vegetables, whole 30
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A Healthier Recipe for Beef Roast
Living a busy life, I turn to my slow cooker a lot to make simple recipes. After prepping all of your ingredients, you place them in your slow cooker and let it sit for 6 – 10 hours depending on the … Continue reading
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Tagged beef roast, carrots, celery, garlic, healthier recipe, healthy, onion, paleo, pot roast, recipe, recipe modification, roast, sweet potatoes, vegetables, whole30
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Homemade Pizza
One of my favorite foods is pizza. I love eating it. I was determined to make a healthier version at home instead of eating out at a restaurant. Not only did we save money, we saved calories without losing taste! … Continue reading
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Tagged healthier recipe, healthy, pizza, recipe, recipe modification, turkey pepperoni, vegetables, whole wheat
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