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Ever wonder what a dietitian eats on a typical day? The truth may surprise you! Your dietitian team wanted to give you a sneak peek into the diet of a nutrition expert. Let us take you through a day of delicious and nutritious meals, so you can learn tips from the professionals to help make healthy eating a whole lot easier.

Breakfast: On-The-Go Protein Overnight Oats + Coffee

Dietitians recommend a protein-packed breakfast to help people stay focused and energized all morning long. Protein overnight oats certainly check that box. All you do is mix oats, chia seeds, and Fairlife milk and let them sit overnight. In the morning, top with your favorite fruit, and you can be out the door! Of course, don’t forget the coffee (with a splash of milk or heavy cream).

Lunch at the Office: Chopped Salad Kit + Hard Boiled Eggs + High Fiber Crackers

Dietitians are all about making vegetables the star of the meal, and chopped salad kits are a quick and convenient way to do that with your lunch. Top your chopped salad with hard-boiled eggs for a quick way to get your protein. Pair that salad with a cracker that provides at least three to five grams of fiber per serving for a well-balanced meal perfect for the office.

Midafternoon Snack: Perfect Bar

Sometimes, you just need an afternoon pick-me-up, and dietitians are no exception. Our dietitians love to reach for a snack with high protein, low glycemic index, and high fiber, making Perfect Bar the perfect choice for our team.

Busy Weeknight Dinner: Slow Cooker Pork Chops + Petite Potatoes + Broccoli Steamer Bag

Dietitians also love simple yet nutritious meals for those hectic weeknights. A quick grill option (like the recipe below) can help simplify mealtime. Add a steamable grain bag from the frozen department for a balanced, delicious meal in minutes.

Evening Snack: Handful of Walnuts + Dark Chocolate Chips

Dietitians love ending the day with a sweet treat, too! For this, we like to pair California walnuts with dark chocolate. California walnuts are a great source of plant-based protein, fiber, and heart-healthy omega-3s. The dark chocolate will give you a boost of disease-preventing antioxidants — the perfect way to end the day!

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Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Grilled Peaches

Serves 4

All you need

• 4 boneless pork chops

• ¾ c. Hy-Vee honey

• Hy-Vee sea salt, to taste

• Hy-Vee freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

• 2 fresh peaches, halved and pitted

• Hy-Vee Select extra-virgin olive oil

All You Do

1. Place pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag. Add honey, salt and pepper and rub pork chops to coat. Seal bag and marinate in refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight.

2. Preheat a charcoal or gas grill to medium heat for direct cooking. Remove pork chops from marinade, discarding marinade. 3. Grill pork chops about 10 minutes, flipping once, or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.

4. Meanwhile, coat peach halves with olive oil and season with salt and cracked black pepper to taste. Grill peaches just until grill marks appear. Serve pork chops with grilled peaches

Adapted from: Honey-Glazed Pork Chops with Grilled Peaches | Hy-Vee