Fresh baked apple pie next to a stack of green apples

When Food is More than Food

Ever since I was pretty little my family has had a tradition of going apple picking in the late summer. It’s grown up some since I was a kid (we go to a brewery for lunch instead of a fast food place where kids get free ice cream), but the day always ends the same—making […]

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October 18, 2019

Jen Lyman holding a tray of pastries in Japan

World Travels

This summer my husband and I had an amazing opportunity to travel the world for forty days. We went to Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, the Netherlands, and England. Before this, I had only left the country on two other occasions; both were planned trips with my church, so being totally on our own was quite […]

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October 10, 2019

Jen Lyman in a cream chunky sweater holding a mug

Starbucks Calorie-Saver Swaps

Starbucks makes some REALLY yummy seasonal drinks. Who cares if the leaves are falling, if Starbucks is selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes (PSLs for my girls who know, hey sis), break out your blanket scarves, it’s fall! And can you even celebrate Christmas without a Peppermint Mocha? Maybe, but only if Instagram doesn’t find out. Instead […]

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October 3, 2019

Jen Lyman at Mizzou's dietetic program graduation

Dietitian vs. Nutritionist, What’s the Difference?

I wanted to take a little time today to explain the difference between a Dietitian and a Nutritionist because I know that can be a little confusing…kind of like the difference between whole grain bread and multi-grain bread, but that’s a conversation for a different day.  So all Dietitians are Nutritionists, but unless a Nutritionist […]

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September 28, 2019