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ramblings + recipes of a semi-healthy nut

Hi! I’m Amanda.

I’m a writer, chocolate chip cookie baker, blog designer, power walker, Instagram fiend, peanut butter toast lover and copious coffee drinker living in Nebraska with my husband and three cats. (also a fan of a good run-on sentence)

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Did You Know #7 [ Nutrition, Fitness + Health Link-Up ]

August 1, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

Join the 7th Did You Know nutrition, fitness and health monthly link-up hosted on three blogs!

Filed Under: fitness, nutrition Tagged With: Did You Know, dietetics, fitness, nutrition

Throwback Thursday: Exercising to Compensate for Bad Eating

January 8, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

discussion should you exercise to compensate for bad eating

Some try to exercise to compensate for bad eating habits. I say that you should focus on fueling your body and only exercising to gain strength.

Filed Under: nutrition Tagged With: dietetics, discussion, nutrition

Do Apples Wake You Better than Coffee?

December 10, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a phrase you have probably heard. But do apples wake you better than coffee?

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Filed Under: food, nutrition Tagged With: Did You Know, dietetics, food, nutrition

Butter Vs Margarine–What Do YOU Think?

August 28, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I made some M+M blondies last night FULL of butter. I will admit it nearly stopped my heart putting in a stick and a half of the stuff, but they are an amazing treat (I will share the recipe soon!) I also use margarine for spreading on toast on occasion. As is the usual tone…

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Filed Under: ramble Tagged With: baking, dietetics, discussion, Thursday Thoughts

{MIMM #15} Birthday {Giveaway} + Chobani Freezing Tips

April 8, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Well, the KC trip went a little differently than I had imagined to say the least.  It was fun, yes.  It was also rough.  I was kind of a train wreck of emotions the past five days to tell you the absolute truth. After the chaos of packing and getting the apartment cleaned…

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Filed Under: birthday, Dave, giveaway, rant, review Tagged With: birthday, Dave, dietetics, MIMM, product review, vacation

SHN Favorites 4-5-13 Thoughtful Posts Edition

April 5, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Is anyone else baffled that it is Friday?  Seriously the last 48 hours raced by like the hare raced by the poor tortoise.  Dang smug rabbit.Wednesday I packed up anything and everything I could possibly need to take with me to KC including homework, workout clothes galore, snacks for the hotel room, a…

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Filed Under: blogging + writing, Favorites Tagged With: blogging + writing, dietetics, Friday Finds, self-esteem

{Thursday Thoughts} Don’t Be a Know-It-All

January 31, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! (Thursday thoughts written Wednesday…late at night…after about 12 hours at school today.  No joke.  Chem test Thursday night so wish me luck!!) The subject we were going over in this morning’s nutrition science class was carbohydrates, more specifically sugars.  The topic came to lactose and my smarty-mcsmart-smart professor asked if anyone was lactose-intolerant,…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: dietetics, school, Thursday Thoughts

{Dietetics} Exercising to Compensate for Bad Eating Habits

November 2, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Many people believe that a healthy weight is all about calories, so they exercise to compensate for bad eating. This is not really the healthy way to live.

Filed Under: fitness, nutrition Tagged With: dietetics, discussion, exercise, fitness, healthy, nutrition, protein, school, semi-healthy

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Dessert is the Best

S’mores Cookie Dough Pie in a Skillet

S'mores cookie dough pie in skillet

Grilled S’mores Banana Boats

grilled s'mores banana boats before and after

Banana Funfetti protein Cookies

banana funfetti protein cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

{WIAW #42} Mexican Tacos and Dessert Fail

Chewy Almond Funfetti Cookies + 7 Happy Things

chewy almond funfetti cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com perfect for customizing for any holiday including the 4th of july! #yum #recipe #cookies #dessert

{WIAW #66} Moving Day + Archive Eats

Raspberry Homemade Fruit Roll Ups with Frozen Fruit

easy DIY homemade fruit roll ups. great as a snack, a semi-healthy treat, or for fueling for a run. via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

[IMM Link-Up #9] Chocolate Covered Strawberries

chocolate covered strawberries with sprinkles with sprinkles

GF Pumpkin Spice Browned Butter Protein Bites

gf pumpkin spice browned butter protein bites via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Frozen Banana Pops Covered in Chocolate Taste Like Dilly Bars

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