Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD

Health and wellness for busy moms and kids.

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

Struggling with your selective eater? Check out my latest in the series @tealmeal .
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#pickyeatertips #arfid #selectiveeating https://t.co/fBEIQf07yP

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

When was the last time you were told to play with your food?
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This is something I use personally and in practice. Letting your selective eater play with foods allows them to explore in a non- threatening and fun… https://t.co/88x29r3Ai1

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

Dinner tip: Deconstructed food is the best trend for your selective eater.
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Whenever we are trying new things (today was butternut squash noodles), deconstructing the meal makes it less… https://t.co/Q52GjIidA8

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

Crazy nachos!!
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Why are they crazy? It's just fun! This is a great way to clean out the refrigerator and add lots of veggies to dinner. Oh and did I mention super easy?
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Take tortilla chips and toss anything on… https://t.co/kldepq7biW

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

Zoodles!! Ok, so else has way too many 🥒 this year? The perfect answer to lots of zucchini is zoodles!
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These are the types of meals we had often pre- child. Swipe to the left to see the modification 👉 red lentil… https://t.co/6rdUMGkGua

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

Cowboy dinner 🤠🐎
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Outside of the baked beans, I'm not really sure why veggie quesadilla, fries, and mixed veggies are a cowboy meal, but it sure is fun!
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Since starting a vegetarian lifestyle with my picker… https://t.co/XtlGvo2x0J

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

Happy 4th of July🎆!
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Since we are now vegetarian, we still enjoy burgers for the holiday... just different. Homemade black bean burgers are our favorite (especially with a little 🥑 for mama😉).
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Dessert was a… https://t.co/wh7HMgvSKT

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/fstyisoc59

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

Working out, staying heathy, and learning proper form #covidtrainging #preschoolpe #adventuresoflilc @ Thurston, Oregon https://t.co/iQLNqw2hZi

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

Homemade orange marmalade that would make Paddington proud!
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Continuing on with avoiding waste, we had a lot of oranges that we just could not possibly eat in time, so I found an easy marmalade recipe by… https://t.co/BFLGrzDrZ5

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

Homemade orange marmalade that would make Paddington proud!
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Continuing on with avoiding waste, we had a lot of oranges that we just could not possibly eat in time, so I found an easy marmalade recipe by… https://t.co/Q84eab3abw

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

What to do with a bunch of apples getting ready to go bad? Make some 🥧!
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Avoiding excessive buying and limiting food waste is an even bigger concern at this time. Between food avaiabity due to adjustments to the… https://t.co/SfaHcwWF76

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

What to do with all the pantry staples🤷‍♀️? Make black bean burgers and fries of coarse!
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We have been going more 🌱based for some time now and it has really kicked into gear with the pandemic.
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These are some of… https://t.co/ke3LewGQYi

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

Who else is enjoying being creative with meals?🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️
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Since minimizing store runs and utilizing what's on sale/ available, we have a bunch of random ingredients in the kitchen🙄. This has been forcing us to… https://t.co/GwoZR7LWs0

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

Having a healthy relationship with food is such an important (and innate) trait to have or regain, especially during these uncertain times.
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I often tell my clients, for the average child, to trust in their child's… https://t.co/Wph7XtQeqr

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

Nut butter cups 💜.
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I have been craving some PB cups but didn't feel it was worth breaking quarantine for a craving. What to do 🤔. Make your own.
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I always have dark chocolate chips, a little powdered sugar, and… https://t.co/Z279vlhVcz

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

Quarantine cooking 👨‍🍳.
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Since we are stuck inside anyway, it's a great opportunity to introduce your child to cooking and have them start experimenting in the kitchen.
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I typically have my child go through the… https://t.co/rRTOXIXtiO

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

I have been hearing some very challenging stories from my patients in regards to formula hoarding... https://t.co/Bd8WsIbok9 via @weebly

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

Cooking in the kitchen with your little is a great way to get them to interact with new foods.
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Even the pickiest eater loves to help. It takes multiple exposures for a child to want to try a new food. Even if… https://t.co/gwO2MxH2SM

[Colene Stoernell MS RDN LD @BeWellTogether]

First run of the year with my little running buddy. Happy New Year!! @ Pre's Trail https://t.co/hiaYt7tzBz