Latest Videos and Recipes fromChef Abbie Gellman MS, RD, CDN

November 14, 2016

Zucchini Muffins with Skyr

October 30, 2016

Instant Pot Black Beans

June 20, 2016

Healthy Lunch Ideas – What a Dietitian Eats

June 20, 2016

Why you should probably be eating more fat

June 3, 2016

DIY Pickles

May 27, 2016

Is Tea Bad for You?

March 31, 2016

DIY Foods: Yogurt & Granola

February 22, 2016

6 Hot Health Foods: Worth the Hype?

Zucchini Muffins with Skyr

Updated on April 22, 2020 by Chef Abbie Gellman RD

I whipped up these Zucchini Skyr Muffins using Icelandic Provisions Skyr. Delicious and nutritious! The Skyr gives them an extra protein boost while the zucchini provides an excellent source of Vitamin C. The cinnamon and nutmeg are warming spices that are great in colder weather, but tasty all year round. Recipes with Skyr Looking for

Instant Pot Black Beans

Updated on April 1, 2020 by Chef Abbie Gellman RD

I recently purchased my first Instant Pot and could not be more thrilled. Nervous at first, I found it to be easy to use and not scary at all. One of my favorites has been black beans, a staple in my home. I reworked my stove top black bean recipe (delicious), normally a four-hour process,

Healthy Lunch Ideas – What a Dietitian Eats

Updated on March 31, 2020 by Chef Abbie Gellman RD

Think About Balance Culinary nutritionist Abbie Gellman creates delicious, homemade meals that just happen to be healthy. “For lunch, I typically like to have a good mix of protein, carbohydrate, and fat from whole foods,” says Gellman. One of her favorites? “A tomato-based turkey chili full of delicious, nutritious ingredients, such as black beans, kidney

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Why you should probably be eating more fat

Updated on March 31, 2020 by Chef Abbie Gellman RD

For something that tastes so delicious and gives us so much pleasure, fat is plenty confusing. Most of us remember too well the “fat phobia” of the ‘80s and ‘90s, when eating low-fat/no-fat was deemed the one true way to lasting weight loss. The result? Few of us lost weight or kept it off, though

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DIY Pickles

Updated on March 31, 2020 by Chef Abbie Gellman RD

Fermented foods are all the rage. Make your own dill pickles and pickled vegetables. Listen in as I share how you can make your own pickles to help your gut microbiome. Check out my simple recipes for you. DILL PICKLES INGREDIENTS 3 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups white vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon

Is Tea Bad for You?

Updated on March 31, 2020 by Chef Abbie Gellman RD

Some teas are better for your body than others. The ideal tea is loose leaf. If you don’t have the option of loose leaf tea, look for something that isn’t in a paper tea pouch. A cloth bag is best. Sometimes paper pouches are treated with a chemical to prevent tearing. Ingesting that chemical over

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DIY Foods: Yogurt & Granola

Updated on March 31, 2020 by Chef Abbie Gellman RD

It’s wonderful to create your own food from scratch because you have more control over the flavors and ingredients. This is a perfect option if you have allergies, are picky, or are just tired of unnecessary additives. Check out my simple recipes for you! YOGURT Pour milk in a saucepan and bring it to a

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6 Hot Health Foods: Worth the Hype?

Updated on March 31, 2020 by Chef Abbie Gellman RD

Health foods tend to ebb and flow in popularity. It’s hard to know if the latest, greatest food discovery actually holds up to its advertising. Are these six hot healthy foods worth the hype? Bone broth: good to maximize protein intake, regular broth better for soup base. Tiger Nuts: high in potassium and fiber, nuts