Upstream Nutrition

11/28/2025

Radical nourishment & self love.
However yesterday went with food, today is today. No ifs, whens, or buts.

Radical:

adjective
rad·​i·​cal ˈra-di-kəl
Synonyms of radical
1
: of, relating to, or proceeding from a root: such as
a
(1)
: of or growing from the root of a plant
radical tubers
(2)
: growing from the base of a stem, from a rootlike stem, or from a stem that does not rise above the ground
radical leaves
b
: of, relating to, or constituting a linguistic root
c
: of or relating to a mathematical root
d
: designed to remove the root of a disease or all diseased and potentially diseased tissue
radical surgery
radical mastectomy
2
: of or relating to the origin : FUNDAMENTAL
3
a
: very different from the usual or traditional : EXTREME
b
: favoring extreme changes in existing views, habits, conditions, or institutions
c
: associated with political views, practices, and policies of extreme change
d
: advocating extreme measures to retain or restore a political state of affairs
the radical right
4
slang : EXCELLENT, COOL
radicalness noun

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radical

11/26/2025

I'm bringing Manoomin to the table this year with gratitude for native food traditions and Native American Heritage Month.
🌾🌅🌾

Food is medicine. For generations, Ojibwe communities have gathered and prepared manoomin — a sacred food that strengthens body, spirit, and community.

As we move into a season when many spend time with friends and family, it’s important to recognize the Indigenous foods and knowledge that continue to nourish our communities today. Eating is one of the simplest ways to care for ourselves and one another. If you are gathering with friends and loved ones this weekend, try this simple Manoomin Recipe:

• 1 cup hand-harvested wild rice
• 3 cups water or low-sodium broth
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 1–2 chopped green onions
• A pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions:

Rinse wild rice under cold water.

Bring rice and water/broth to a gentle boil, then cover and simmer 45–50 minutes until the grains split.

Stir in mushrooms, cranberries, and green onions; cook 5 more minutes.

Season lightly and serve warm.

A nourishing dish to share with loved ones that is rooted in gratitude, culture, and the foods that continue to sustain Indigenous communities.

11/24/2025

Sharing once again the best thanksgiving side dish. Ok, being real, mashed potatoes are the best. But this dish brightens a hearty plate like no other. Crunchy, sour, cool, colorful. I bring this salad to the table year after year!

https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/11/brussels-sprouts-apple-and-pomegranate-salad/ #

11/21/2025

He didn’t need me to stop him. He didn’t need more rules. Just space to experiment, try, and play.
you know what else I didn’t do? I did NOT clap and congratulate him for finishing that broccoli. We just cleaned up & moved on.
Finding ways to lower pressure at the dinner table is one way I help families support their kiddos to enjoy a variety of foods, and stress less!

11/21/2025

Who decides what counts as breakfast food? I LOVE a savory breakfast, and I especially love finding ways to use up odds and ends in my fridge.
Today’s breakfast came together in 10 minutes. I made it yesterday, and it was yummy enough to repeat today.
1/4 bag of Cole slaw mix
1 dried mango slice, torn into pieces
1 handful cashews
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp chopped ginger
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp avocado oil
1/2 tsp chili oil
1 egg

Stir fry all ingredients together for 3-4 minutes. Top with a fried or scrambled egg.
Enjoy.

11/20/2025

Want to know my biggest beef about nutrition & insurance coverage? Its that once you turn 65 or are on Medicare, your coverage to see a dietitian is suddenly limited to one of 3 diagnoses: Diabetes, Kidney disease, or kidney transplant. This means that if you are over the age of 65 and get a diagnosis of literal malnutrition or anything else related to your nutrition like celiac disease, crohn’s disease, a new food allergy, a bowel obstruction, have a heart attack, develop an eating disorder, need a colostomy, or need help eating enough during chemotherapy, your insurance will not cover a dietitian to talk with you about your nutrition needs. TOTAL BUNK! TODAY, the MNT act was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, hoping to expand important preventative coverave to a wider range of diagnoses. Here is me crossing my fingers that this administration can do something helpful for healthcare. Nutrition is important for everyone, especially when a health crisis arises. just... come on..

11/20/2025

Want to know my biggest beef about nutrition & insurance coverage? Its that once you turn 65 or are on Medicare, your coverage to see a dietitian is suddenly limited to one of 3 diagnoses: Diabetes, Kidney disease, or kidney transplant. This means that if you are over the age of 65 and get a diagnosis of literal malnutrition or anything else related to your nutrition like celiac disease, crohn's disease, a new food allergy, a bowel obstruction, have a heart attack, develop an eating disorder, need a colostomy, or need help eating enough during chemotherapy, your insurance will not cover a dietitian to talk with you about your nutrition needs. TOTAL BUNK! TODAY, the MNT act was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, hoping to expand important preventative coverave to a wider range of diagnoses. Here is me crossing my fingers that this administration can do something helpful for healthcare. Nutrition is important for everyone, especially when a health crisis arises. just... come on..

10/06/2025

If you're finding yourself always trying to cut back on your food intake, you may also be depriving your brain of important nutrients that support your mood. Nutrition is an important part of a treatment plan for depression. At Upstream Nutrition, you'll find a personalized approach to supporting your brain health.

09/22/2025

Nutrition is slow medicine, but it lasts.

09/17/2025

Sharing a recipe I made this week that I've been eating with EVERY MEAL. Seriously, I made a lot of it - but it is also that good!
Using the food processor to shred the peeled kohlrabi & apples saved me a lot of time. Oh, and you can sub out any nuts for the hazelnuts. I used slivered almonds this time, but I think walnuts or pecans or cashews would all be tasty.
Happy nibbling!

This refreshing kohlrabi slaw is a delicious fall side dish! The recipe is simple and flavorful, made with apples, mustard, honey, onions, and parsley.

09/05/2025

Kids rarely accept new foods the first time you offer them! Then later a food they’ve eaten forever becomes a hard no!
Changing things up sometimes makes all the difference! This one stopped eating cucumbers - right when the garden was mass producing them! Giving him a chance to go on a treasure hunt in the garden and eat on his own terms away from the dinner table, I think it helped!