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Ashley G. Thomas

Registered Dietitian and founder of The Fresh Beet, a website with trusted nutrition advice. No preservatives. No fillers. No B.S.

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Good News: “Plant-Based” Does Not Mean “Vegan!”

By On April 23, 2018

As a dietitian who promotes plant-based eating, I often notice that some people use “vegan” and “plant-based” interchangeably when they are indeed different: Vegan: No animal products in the diet whatsoever including meat,… Read More

Appetizer

Oven “Fried” Okra + Honey Dijon Dipping Sauce

By On April 9, 2018

If you’re from the south, live in the south, or have indulged in southern cuisine, then you know how central okra is to eatin’ in the south. It’s typically eaten battered and fried… Read More

Appetizer

Curry Chicken Salad Wraps

By On March 26, 2018

I’ve made this curry chicken salad in the past and it’s always been a crowd pleaser. There’s something about the savory and warm flavor of curry married with the sweetness of apples… Read More

Diabetic Friendly

Creamy Polenta with Spring Veggies + Health Benefits of Asparagus

By On March 7, 2018

Do you like asparagus? I can’t keep my hands off the stuff. Especially since it’s been on sale for the past 2 weeks. It’s usually pretty pricey so during most of the… Read More

Advice

My Personal Food Journey: From Dieting to Orthorexia to Food Freedom

By On March 2, 2018

If you follow my blog or social media accounts then you know how I feel about dieting — I despise it. Not only does it cause a vicious cycle of weight loss… Read More

Diabetic Friendly

Blackened Fish Tacos with Red Cabbage & Avocado Crema

By On February 24, 2018

Ya’ll, these are the best tacos I’ve created yet. While I used salmon, you can use any fish you like. I like salmon mostly because it tastes amazing to me, but also because… Read More

Advice

Cook With Me TV – A Live Stream Cooking Network run by Dietitians

By On January 14, 2018

Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed a little time with family and friends these past few holidays and are finding yourself comfortably settling into a new year. I for one have… Read More

Advice

Can You Do Me A Favor?

By On October 4, 2017

Hi There! I am looking to expand the services I provide through The Fresh Beet and I would like to learn a little more about you as a Fresh Beet follower. What… Read More

Advice

{Video} How to Cut a Pineapple

By On September 2, 2017

Because if you can’t cut it, you can’t’ eat it!… Read More

Advice

Our Wellness Workshop is Back on the Books!

By On August 27, 2017

Hey, Y’all! I am excited to announce that I’ll be partnering up with motivational speaker and author, Bryan Ganey, to put on a nutrition workshop in the Charleston area. We originally had this… Read More