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Eat Drink Be Happy

 Desiree Nielsen RD ― http://www.eatdrinkbehappy.blogspot.com

A blog about all things delicious and nutritious!

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Listed: Jun 28, 2011

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Eat Drink Be Happy ― Wow...what a tidal wave the last few months have been! I have been working hard on getting my new business and website together and now it is ready to share with the world. However, there are only so many hours in the day and with all of the ...

Tags: Vancouver Dietitian, Desiree Nielsen, Top Blog Posts, Most Popular, Wheat Belly, UnDiet

Desiree Nielsen RD ― 16 weeks ago

As the New Year approaches...

As the New Year approaches...

Eat Drink Be Happy ― What's on your horizon? ∙ I can't believe that we are just 24 hours from the close of 2012. What a year this has been. I have had incredible good fortune and opportunity come my way and learned the meaning of the term 'burnt out'. My life ...

Tags: Vancouver Dietitian, Desiree Nielsen, New Year's Resolutions, Danielle Laporte, Nutrition, Weight Loss

Desiree Nielsen RD ― 20 weeks ago

Desiree's Holiday Wish List

Eat Drink Be Happy ― It's the gift giving time of year again and as much as I am loathe to collect more stuff, a thoughtfully given gift that someone will actually want and use can be something to treasure. So as all of the holiday gift round ups are flowing through ...

Tags: Vancouver Dietitian, Desiree Nielsen, Gift Ideas, Foodie Gifts, Local Food, Christmas

Desiree Nielsen RD ― 23 weeks ago

Beat the Holiday Weight Gain (Yes, You Can Still Have a Cookie!)

Eat Drink Be Happy ― It has been a long, long time since I have spent some time with this blog...where have I been? ∙ Well, folks, it has been a time of unbelievable change for me which will lead to a completely fresh start in the New Year. In just three weeks, ...

Tags: Vancouver Dietitian, Desiree Nielsen, Natural Health Show, Bio K Plus, Healthy Foods, Top 10

Desiree Nielsen RD ― 25 weeks ago

Vegetarian Dining Goes Upscale in Vancity

Vegetarian Dining Goes Upscale in Vancity

Eat Drink Be Happy ― Image from www.dinehere.ca ∙ I have been vegetarian a long time, more than 15 years. Yikes...I'm old. But that's not what this post is about... As I was saying, there are a lot of us vegetarians on the Wet Coast and yet, it is not until ...

Tags: Vegetarian Restaurants, Desiree Nielsen, Vegan Restaurants, Heirloom, The Parker, The Acorn

Desiree Nielsen RD ― 28 weeks ago

A visit with Mairlyn Smith

A visit with Mairlyn Smith

Eat Drink Be Happy ― I am a huge fan of Mairlyn Smith. Why, you ask? ∙ 1. She's funny. ∙ 2. She's a home economist, which means her profession paved the way for mine. ∙ (Thank you!) ∙ 3. Her recipes are healthful, whole food focused and...

Tags: Vancouver Dietitian, Desiree Nielsen, Quinoa, The Vegetarian's Complete Quinoa Cookbook, Mairlyn Smith

Desiree Nielsen RD ― 28 weeks ago

October #Unprocessed...why real food matters. #takebackourfood

Eat Drink Be Happy ― This month, I am celebrating October #Unprocessed with almost 6000 other people. For this month, I have committed to eating food in its unadulterated form. No unpronounceable ingredients. No weird preservatives....no funny stuff. I am dutifully...

Tags: Cheese, Takebackourfood, Health Canada, Whole Food, Eating Rules, October Unprocessed

Desiree Nielsen RD ― 28 weeks ago

October #Unprocessed...DIY Raw Chocolate!

October #Unprocessed...DIY Raw Chocolate!

Eat Drink Be Happy ― You know what I love? Chocolate! Oh, and people who advocate for real food and a good, common sense approach to eating well. One of those admirable people is Andrew Wilder, creator of the awesome blog, Eating Rules. As he says, "...healthy eating...

Tags: Vancouver Dietitian, Raw Chocolate, Desiree Nielsen, Stacy Spensley, Nutrition, Andrew Wilder

Desiree Nielsen RD ― 28 weeks ago

Happy World Vegetarian Day!

Happy World Vegetarian Day!

Eat Drink Be Happy ― October is a busy month, food wise! ∙ It is October Unprocessed (join me and take the pledge!)...Fair Trade Month...Non-GMO Month...and Vegetarian Awareness Month! And you thought you were busy...we are supposed to find time to actually eat...

Tags: Vancouver Dietitian, Desiree Nielsen, Non-gmo Month, Nutrition, Choices Markets, Fair Trade

Desiree Nielsen RD ― 28 weeks ago

Behind the scenes at Terra Breads

Behind the scenes at Terra Breads

Eat Drink Be Happy ― On Friday, I was lucky enough to be invited on a tour of Terra Breads bakery, led by Mary MacKay, Head Baker and Co-Owner of Terra Breads. To learn more about Mary and the passion she brings to baking, check out this video of her speaking at Food...

Tags: Vancouver Dietitian, Desiree Nielsen, Terra Breads, Baking, Local Food, Know Your Food

Desiree Nielsen RD ― 28 weeks ago

Take the October #Unprocessed Pledge!

Eat Drink Be Happy ― It's hard to believe but October is just around the corner and I don't know about you but I feel ready for a challenge! For the fourth year, Andrew from Eating Rules is hosting his October Unprocessed challenge and this is the year that I will be...

Tags: Nutrition, Andrew Wilder, Whole Food, Processed Food, Eating Rules, October Unprocessed

Desiree Nielsen RD ― 28 weeks ago

A little healthy indulgence

Eat Drink Be Happy ― Sometimes, a girl just needs a little chocolate. ∙ My sweet tooth doesn't actually kick in that often. I am more often found indulging in a piece of cheese with some salted rice crackers instead of digging into a candy jar. However, ...

Tags: Vancouver Dietitian, Raw Chocolate, Healthy Snacks, Desiree Nielsen, Raw Food, Health Benefits Of Chocolate

Desiree Nielsen RD ― 28 weeks ago

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