Kristen Carli
School
University Of Arizona, Arizona State University, University Of Western States
Expertise
Plant-Based Nutrition, Weeknight Recipes, Air-Fryer Recipes
- Kristen has been selected as a Produce for Better Health Foundation Fruit and Vegetable Ambassador in Action to help promote the health benefits and importance of consuming fruits and vegetables.
- She is often featured on local Arizona TV segments sharing nutrition tips and tricks.
- In 2022, she won the FoodMinds upwaRD award for an up-and-coming registered dietitian in the nutrition communication space.
Experience
As a registered dietitian, Kristen loves to develop recipes and write about food and nutrition topics. She writes regularly for many food brands and media outlets including Naked Nutrition, BariLife, Signos, and KanduHealth. Kristen is an expert recipe developer partnering with many brands including Wonderful Pistachios, Pacific Coast Producers, BakoSweet, Navitas, Bob's Red Mill, 21st Century Vitamins, Vega, and more.
Education
Kristen has a degree in psychology as well as a bachelor's and master's degree in nutrition. As a registered dietitian, and busy mom, she loves creating quick and healthy recipes the whole family will love.
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Stories By Kristen Carli
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Giving up gluten doesn't mean giving up delicious dinners, and this gluten-free chicken Parmesan recipe is proof.
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Whether you're looking for new ways to enjoy #MeatlessMonday or you're adhering to a vegan diet, it's hard to go wrong with this recipe for stuffed peppers.
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Recipe developer Kristen Carli has come up with this wonderful recipe for healthy pumpkin muffins that deliver the pumpkin flavor you crave.
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Most of the time, people opt to use beef for meatloaf, but there are several other subs that you can use instead that are slightly better for you.
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Most people think that vegetable broth is something that you can only purchase at the grocery store. But there's a way to make vegetable broth at home.
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Are you looking for a way to spice up your scrambled eggs? If that's the case, then we have just what the doctor ordered with this easy tofu scramble.
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Not only are these goji berry energy bites super easy to make, but they're also a great source of healthy fats that'll help keep you going until dinner time.
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If you're looking for a recipe to satisfy that Chinese food takeout craving, these ground turkey lettuce cups are definitely the perfect option for you.
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This easy vegetable curry recipe is jam-packed with veggies -- and it tastes absolutely amazing.
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This Greek yogurt coleslaw pairs well on the side of pasta salad and on top of a green salad for extra crunch.
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Top off these delicious banana oat pancakes with banana slices, cinnamon, maple syrup, walnuts, or even whipped cream.
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This healthy chicken salad recipe is brimming with flavor, texture, and nutrients. The addition of avocado makes it extra delicious.
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This simple zucchini corn pie is tasty, undeniably unique, and features fresh, healthy veggies that will delight your eyes as well as your taste buds.
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These cauliflower steaks are so simple to prepare and can be enjoyed as a tasty side dish or main course.
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This savory cauliflower mac and cheese is a healthy spin on such a classic dish, and it's sure to please any picky eaters in your household.
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Not everyone is a broccoli fan, and if you aren't, this amazing broccoli casserole just might change your mind about the veggie.
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From the simple preparation to the undeniably tasty flavor, these baked kale chips will be your new favorite guilt-free treat.
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This egg casserole comes together with just a few ingredients — and you may already have all of them on hand. Try it out this weekend.
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No, it's not too good to be true, and yes, you read that right: This really is a recipe for a pizza that's heart-healthy. How can such a wonder come to be?