Welcome to my blog! I’m Ariel, a self-professed health nut, foodie, and future registered dietitian. I consider myself a “health connoisseur,” having a passion for good health and a zest for life!Tumblr (3.0; @thehealthconnoisseur)http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d6f2c01817a764422e18bebc4349e21e/tumblr_mn5avasSYf1r1tfwwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://notanotherhealthyfoodblog.tumblr.com/post/51062513982/caprese-quinoa-grilled-stuffed-mushrooms-with" class="tumblr_blog">notanotherhealthyfoodblog</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>Caprese Quinoa Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms with Balsamic Glaze</p> <blockquote> <p><em><a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/caprese-quinoa-grilled-stuffed-mushrooms-with-balsamic-glaze/">click here for recipe</a></em></p> </blockquote></blockquote>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51133813900http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51133813900Wed, 22 May 2013 23:42:00 -0700recipes<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1c037d25c007273bc0c6f6081394b508/tumblr_mmsn3xu4S01s7pn71o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51119827579http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51119827579Wed, 22 May 2013 19:37:15 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2lw3oTRNc1rptytmo1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51119003126http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51119003126Wed, 22 May 2013 19:26:59 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7e77c6a1b9379534d9c828d544728b01/tumblr_mn8auhEVCb1qmib1so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://berryhealthy.tumblr.com/post/51116733412/tonights-bike-ride">berryhealthy</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>tonight’s bike ride :)</p> </blockquote>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51118769746http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51118769746Wed, 22 May 2013 19:24:06 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/350345e5b91c5aafd16282f545295243/tumblr_mn2s1atb3X1s8mcgvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51118736361http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51118736361Wed, 22 May 2013 19:23:41 -0700<p>Had an amazingly sweaty workout this afternoon. 40 minutes of jogging plus 3 rounds of the new tone it up workout and dancing. Felt so good.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/7cffd854f5397a9bc595d563bd7a3832/tumblr_inline_mn8bmsgN791qz4rgp.jpg"/></p> <p>Afterwards, I helped prep dinner for the family. On the menu tonight was salad. We like to chop up a variety of veggies, slice some avocado, boil some eggs and throw everything on top of a bed of greens. Add a few olives, shredded cheese or cottage cheese, a drizzle of salad dressing&#8212;it&#8217;s simply delicious and completely customizable. Tonight we paired our salads with a slice of fresh bread and orange slices. We do salad night at least once a week, a light yet filling meal. Perfect for summer. :)</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/bddd2845895d6bf7ee78cf7c9d8d028c/tumblr_inline_mn8bm4Q3cT1qz4rgp.jpg"/></p> <p> </p>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51118267976http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51118267976Wed, 22 May 2013 19:17:54 -0700my eatslife<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6fa188409d07e74731c4fc727576f038/tumblr_mn6mmgdXSg1rxhw2so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong> Rhubarb Berry Baked Oatmeal</strong></p> <p>(via <a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2013/5/14/rhubarb-berry-baked-oatmeal.html" title="Rhubarb Berry Baked Oatmeal" target="_blank">edible perspective</a>)</p>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51080036831http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51080036831Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:49 -0700oatmealbreakfast<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8f4c2f310f174d4b189396217c94164e/tumblr_mn6md2yY8X1rxhw2so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Such a cute idea for a summer party appetizer…</p> <p><strong>Strawberry Watermelon Basil Skewers</strong></p> <p>(via <a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2013/5/17/watermelon-strawberry-basil-salad-2-ways.html" title="Strawberry Watermelon Basil Skewers" target="_blank">edible perspective</a>)</p>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51047596805http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51047596805Tue, 21 May 2013 21:12:38 -0700appetizersnackssummer<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/49b8ef3529c322e7952184be79b07ad3/tumblr_mkxl098ioX1s5lzuho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51047177870http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51047177870Tue, 21 May 2013 21:06:11 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/04e39081793447db718e382139543919/tumblr_mn6lszegd01rxhw2so1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9ef5c20f413306a75c96934d697473d3/tumblr_mn6lszegd01rxhw2so2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/aca5f9e01dbd7f93091c95578bfa58f3/tumblr_mn6lszegd01rxhw2so3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0e1783ab28316b6980266f5d7e75055b/tumblr_mn6lszegd01rxhw2so4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Breakfast at 10:00 a.m. — Coach’s Oats cooked in almond milk and water; 1/4 cup cottage cheese, sliced strawberries, raspberries, spoonful of cocoa powder + stevia</p> <p>Lunch at 2:30 p.m. — Had lunch at the mall with mother. Ordered the broccoli swiss soup (omg so good) and the sweet potato sandwich, my favorite. Also has mozzarella, arugula, fennel, tomato slices, and fig compote.</p> <p>Dinner at 6:00 p.m. — My sis made dinner tonight. Pan-seared tilapia with lemon juice and cilantro; pea pods sautéed in sesame oil. Also had some fresh cherries. Wasn’t terribly hungry for dinner b/c lunch was super filling; however, my sister also decided to make a batch of cookies. So I had a cookie (or two) afterwards.</p> <p>~</p> <p>Shopped at Forever 21, Dillard’s and Victoria’s Secret today. Gosh I could just spend hours in XXI—I just love the styles for summer! I was looking for dressy/professional tops for my interview on Thursday and also a cute outfit for my friend’s graduation party. Found a few things but did not have enough time to look through the entire store. I’ll probably go back there again after my interview on Thursday. There are just so many things I want to try on! </p>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51046812962http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51046812962Tue, 21 May 2013 21:00:35 -0700my eatslife<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/754d2ef404094f2f06b611b62c3d1ac4/tumblr_mg63umnHM11rg1uv3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51044405323http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/51044405323Tue, 21 May 2013 20:26:04 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a3d2344b9c54752b58d22e07bf5b2d02/tumblr_mhup7aK2nl1s3qzz2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50999715809http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50999715809Tue, 21 May 2013 10:30:44 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/21b4b25984985a2bc1342165bb7d0d61/tumblr_mh1694s1vW1qg0mqpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50973292300http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50973292300Mon, 20 May 2013 23:16:27 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a687b8a9ddf26260caa61377ac48c143/tumblr_mj9nqv8mKQ1qazwudo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50919456033http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50919456033Mon, 20 May 2013 10:53:08 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a28fd70be6e2d59315faa0fc013e4009/tumblr_mmxu2f4MIU1r1iv4bo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50918732048http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50918732048Mon, 20 May 2013 10:41:06 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/07fb06b055000b5737d774f2ff42347b/tumblr_mmaob0AahB1rya3cfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50829183026http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50829183026Sun, 19 May 2013 09:32:32 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/beef47f80614f3174c342ec9331dfb53/tumblr_mhda1gqICu1r9645co1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50730578304http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50730578304Sat, 18 May 2013 07:42:56 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1954eed20612848cb7a81e6ed07d07d5/tumblr_mmc60tiADS1s3qzz2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50730076119http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50730076119Sat, 18 May 2013 07:34:40 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/790b5a381ed652df6bb0269f2a21be3e/tumblr_mmzw3dvehd1qm0zuuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50730064258http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50730064258Sat, 18 May 2013 07:34:29 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/63112e551e723261532041c219e49066/tumblr_mi9vxu27Ed1rkrx6ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50729712945http://thehealthconnoisseur.tumblr.com/post/50729712945Sat, 18 May 2013 07:28:40 -0700