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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This appetizer is perfect for a last minute crowd-pleaser! Find the recipe here!
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Simple Lime Vinaigrette perfect spring and summer dressing for greens, a roasted vegetable or black bean salad, or a marinade for chicken or fish. Halve the recipe if you want to make just enough to toss a salad for 4 to 8 people.
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Serve in lettuce wraps, on a bed of finely shredded Napa cabbage or lettuce, or with tomato slices. Use a hot sesame oil to add a spicy kick. You’ll love how simple and flavorful this dish is!
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Like the idea of prepping meals in advance – JUST not the part where you reheat the meal to eat three days later? ME TOO! Click here for my secret trick for meal prep and this delicious recipe!
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What happens if you eat too much protein? It's not exactly what I thought! Find out all you need to know in my recent article with Cooking Light.
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They’re such weekly staples that they usually don’t even make my list. I’m talking about those bags of prepped lettuces and leafy greens from baby spinach to arugula to chopped salad kits. But are they healthy? Is there a downside? Find out here in my latest article for Cooking Light.
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A recently published book seems to suggest that WHEN you eat is actually just as important (maybe even more so) than WHAT you eat. Is there any science to back up the claims? Find out here!
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Use of ready-to-heat grain pouches makes this dish quick and easy, but the simple mix of flavors make it one you’ll savor. Ready in just over ten minutes, it seems too easy to be whole-grain and healthy, right? Maybe so, but I know better - you’re going to love it!
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I recently got this question from a follower on social media: “I’m putting pecans in my oatmeal because I love them, but feeling like I should use walnuts. Is there a healthier or better nut to use?” To be honest, I wasn’t sure what the “best” nut was – or if there were one markedly better than others. So being a nutrition nerd, I decided to run a nutrient report of different nuts to compare them side-by-side!
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Let me introduce you to Butternut Sausage Skillet with Spinach, your new favorite, comfort food dinner. It’s creamy, one dish, 10 minutes, and kid friendly, BUT also veggie packed, dairy free and gluten free meaning basically it works with almost any type of eating approach. Sound like what you need right now? Me too!
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Towards the end of the school week, I’m often looking for even more dinner simplicity than usual, BUT I still want it to taste good! My solution? These quick Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas that take only 5 minutes to cook in the skillet!
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