Getting adequate sleep is as key as making changes to diet and exercise when it comes to weight loss! I’m sharing 6 things you can do to get a little more, better quality shut-eye.
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Creamy risotto is one of my favorite carbs, but cooking risotto on the stovetop is NOT a favorite past time. However, I recently discovered that the Instant Pot is a total game-changer when it comes to making risotto. No more stirring over a hot stove!
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With these air fryer chickpeas around, my kids aren’t the only ones who get excited for snack time! Find the recipe here!
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Okay friends — lets TACO ‘bout this BUFFALO CHICKEN TACOS recipe. The good news is that you can convert everyone’s favorite dip into a SUPER easy meal that’s ready just in time for Taco Tuesday! The bad news is that you’ll have to control yourself from eating every single one.
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Want to improve health and slow aging? I’ve got a few small changes to start just that!
Once again, it all goes back to chronic inflammation, a topic that seems to be popping up EVERYwhere lately. But unlike some other health trends, reducing inflammation has got plenty of science to back up the hype.
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I’ve regularly described healthier foods that I wanted my kids to eat as things that would make them stronger, faster, or smarter, but turns out this may not have been the best wording to use. In fact, I might should have just said nothing at all! Sure, would love to rewind a few years to when Madeline and Griffin were 6 and 3 to try this out.
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Ever since I discovered Trader Joe’s refrigerated Balela Salad, I knew I had to try to create my own at-home version. Serve this quick, no-cook dish as a side salad or as your entrée for a quick plant-based lunch.
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Eating fast-food is a reality for everyone at times — even dietitians! I polled my colleages asking them to share what they order at places like McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Moe’s Southwestern Grill, and a few others. Want to know they order when they hit the drive-thru? Find out here!
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I was thrilled to be included in this Food Network article on best foods to include to keep energy levels up. Check out the article here!
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I resisted ALDI for a long time. Something about always having a quarter ready for a cart and bagging your own groceries just seemed intimidating. But, a few weeks ago I went to ALDI with a friend who's a regular who showed me the ropes. The result? Find out here!
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Following an anti-inflammatory diet doesn’t mean eating expensive, bland health foods. In fact, I’ve really found the opposite to be true. And to prove just that, I sharing my favorite anti-inflammatory finds at Trader Joe’s!
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Find out how connected every part of your body really is in my new article for Cooking Light!
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Find out more about my new family-friendly cookbook MEALS THAT HEAL.
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We’re used to the foods we eat affecting things like our heart and blood sugar, but mental health? Not so much. Check out my latest Cooking Light article where I break down the science behind the research.
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Yet, even with all of my interest focusing on inflammation, anti-inflammatory eating wasn’t the area where I thought I wanted my nutrition focus to head. …Or so I thought.
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Did you know that the majority of us aren’t getting enough of the sunshine vitamin? New research suggests that Vitamin D does A LOT more than just keep bones healthy. HINT: think CANCER, AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES and even the FLU! Find out more here!
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Toss arugula with green peas, Parmesan, and my new dressing HACK for upgrading your favorite bottled vinaigrette. Now meet your new favorite 3-minute salad that’s perfect for grilling, entertaining or family dinners. Find the recipe here!
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My latest diet review for Cooking Light is live, and this one was even new to me! THE OPTAVIA DIET is the complete opposite of most trendy diets right now, but surprisingly, it has a HUGE following - but what makes it so special? Find out here!
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This chicken salad is so versatile. I love to use it on crisp romaine leaves to create lettuce wraps or simply use it as filling in a high-fiber whole-grain tortillas. The bold flavors also make it great to serve with raw veggies like cucumber slices, baby carrots, and celery sticks to dip in this chicken salad for a quick and easy lunch. You’ll love this dish!
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