Food and Nutrition Blog by Mackenzie Burgess
Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by SEEDS OF CHANGE™. All opinions are my own; I never feature a brand that I don’t love! Spring means more produce is coming into season. Green onions, peas, carrots, garlic—all the good stuff. Incorporate these seasonal ingredients into this super easy Thai Peanut Tofu Buddha Bowl to throw […]
Although spring is upon us and soup season is almost over, it’s a good idea to have a go-to one-pot soup recipe in your back pocket for an easy dinner + leftovers for the next few days. This One-Pot Tuscan White Bean and Farro Soup is the perfect combination of savory protein, hearty whole grains, […]
With warmer weather approaching, a go-to smoothie is a must. As much as I love my fruity smoothies like my Strawberry Kale Smoothie, I also love creamy, nut butter filled smoothies. That’s why I developed this energy-boosting Flax Power Protein smoothie filled with protein-packed ingredients like peanut butter, ground flaxseeds (also called flaxseed meal), and […]
If you’re like me, when you go in for a bite of a recipe, you love a good CRUNCH. That’s why I came up with this delicious Quinoa Crunch Granola. Quinoa makes for the perfect addition to this simple granola recipe as it provides an awesome crunch and packs in some added protein and nutrients. […]
What is the No Added Sugar Diet? Eliminating sugar from the diet for a week, month, or even a year has been a popular diet form recently. The focus of these diets is to eliminate added sugars which are not naturally occurring sugars in fruit, vegetables, and milk. Added sugars including: anhydrous dextrose brown sugar […]
If you have a bunch of veggies and eggs lying around, you’re in luck! This Vegged-Out Egg Frittata highlights the perfect pairing between fresh eggs and colorful, seasonal vegetables. Try making this for a filling breakfast, a star dish of a brunch get-together or for meal prepping. I’m all about the flexible recipes and utilizing […]
Hi there! I’m Mackenzie, a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) to be. Welcome to Cheerful Choices, a blog about sustainable, yet satisfying healthy choices to improve your kitchen experience and well-being!
My recipes are focused on catering to dietary preferences and using up food already on hand with customizable ingredients “of your choice”.
