Laura Nguyen, RD

12/16/2025

My kind of deconstructed meal 😋🙏 featuring all the ingredients to a nutritious plate!
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On the menu:
- 🐟 Salmon (Omega-3s)
- 🫘 Natto, fermented soybeans (Prebiotics)
- 🍚 Mixed Rice (Whole Grains)
- 🥑 Avocado (Healthy Fats)
- 🥒 Cucumber (Fiber)
- 🍙 Seaweed sheets (Iodine)
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Happy Lunchin’!

12/08/2025

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12/02/2025

It’s tiiiiiiime ✨ for low effort meal prep because we’re entering a busy time in the year!
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December has a way of pulling us in every direction — holiday events, family reunions and wrapping up the year…and suddenly our normal routines feel miles away. But that’s exactly when a bit of meal prep can feel like a small act of self-care 🌿
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Check out my 7 go-to simple meal combos to help you get through these next weeks 👏

11/19/2025

a must-read! 🌱😊👏

Recently, while browsing the candy aisle (my natural habitat as a gummy connoisseur), I was confronted by a monstrosity: protein candy. Listen, I get it. This gummy abomination is merely a reflection of the cultural moment we are in right now. It surprises exactly no one when I say that the wellness...

11/10/2025

Sometimes the meals we crave are the best source of meal prep inspiration! I was in the mood for Chinese takeout this weekend… so I turned that craving into this week’s meal prep 😊👌
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[ My fibre-rich twists ]
🍚 Rice → Added a mix of 9-grain rice
🫑 Veggies → Sauteed with green pepper, white onion & green onion
🍗 Protein → Swapped half the chicken for air-fried tofu
🥦 Added Veggies → Steamed broccoli
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Original sauce recipe: https://plantyou.com/general-tsos-tofu-vegan/

11/05/2025

It’s sometimes the little additions that can make a big difference in your plate ✨ …so here’s a speed run. As a dietitian, I love getting my clients to cook with more intention!
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Here are a few ingredients to add in to your meals to add to your everyday cooking (+why)!
🥬 Spinach → rich in magnesium, iron and fibre to support energy and digestion
Recipe: https://www.tippsinthekitch.com/easy-one-pot-lasagna-soup/

🍦 Probiotic yogurt → rich in probiotics, calcium and protein for your bone and gut health

🫘 Miso paste → adds umami and gut friendly bacteria to your meals!
Recipe: http://thevegconnection.com/miso-roasted-carrots/

🍋 Lemons → a low-sodium alternative that boosts flavour and vitamin C
Recipe: https://www.theendlessmeal.com/lemon-garlic-chicken-marinade/

🫐 Berries → packed with antioxidants that protect your cells from stress
Recipe: https://wholesomemadeeasy.com/blueberry-beet-salad/

✨ Seeds → offer omega 3s and fibre for a healthy heart and digestion

🐟 Salmon → a great source of omega-3s to support brain and heart function
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Cheers xx

11/03/2025

Reasons why I love to eat more salads in the fall: roasted beets & squash 🥰🍂👏!!! Here’s a seasonal meal that is easy to prep and that is sure to brighten up your week:
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[ 🥗 Salad Ingredients ]
- Spring mix greens
- Beets, roasted/boiled & peeled
- Roasted butternut squash
- Pomegranate seeds
- (optional) Red onion or shallots, thinly sliced
- Feta cheese
- Walnuts, roasted
- 1.5 tbsp of dressing (see below)
- Grilled chicken (recipe: https://thismessisours.com/grilled-chicken-marinade/)
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[ 🍶 Salad Dressing ]
- 2.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- (optional) 1 tsp orange zest
- Black pepper
- Salt, to taste

Enjoy!

11/03/2025

some good following halloweekend 🎃