Today on FOX Chicago, I share healthy back to school meals and snacks. Starting with after school snacks I have an elevated take on traditional ants on a log – grapes-in-a-canoe! Start with celery and add your nut or seed butter. Top with grapes and add whole grain pretzel sticks. Grapes on their on their […]

It’s National Picnic Month! Today on News 4 Jacksonville, River City Live, I share tips for packing the perfect healthy picnic. First up – pickle bun sandwiches! I started with pickles. Then assemble filings we have turkey, cheese and mackerel salad which is a take on a classic tuna salad but instead I’m using mackerel which […]

As many of us transition back into the office after working from home, portable lunches are becoming more of a necessity. Who says lunchboxes are just for kids? These elevated adult lunchboxes require very little prep and can be made ahead of time to enjoy throughout the week. Preparing your own meals at home not […]

It’s National Picnic Month! I share delicious picnic meals and snacks you can take on your outside adventures. First up is salad in a jar Start with your dressing on the bottom and layer with your veggies, protein and leafy greens. I used the King Oscar wild caught mackerel Royal Filets which are a convenient source […]

Who doesn’t love fries? Fries get a bad rap as being unhealthy but the truth is, it is all about how they are prepared and with what type of oil. It is totally possible to prepare healthier fries at home with the right ingredients.  Think outside the typical potato box with these veggies that roast […]

Plants have protein too! Protein is an important macronutrient, traditional to be thought of for just professional athletes, but every one and every body need protein. Protein helps fight infections and made antibodies, carry fats, vitamins, minerals and oxygen around the body, build and contract muscles and more. Depending on your caloric needs, dietitians recommended […]

Summer is here and I have the healthy summer essentials you need to kick off the season starting with a nutritious breakfast that will keep you cool. Stay cool with blender-free smoothies Smoothies are an easy way to meet your recommended 5+ servings of fruit and veggies in one meal. These Evive blender-free, plant-based smoothies […]

Try these sweet and savory waffles, 3 ways! Waffles are a staple in my breakfast rotation. If you’ve been eating the same box mix waffles then it’s time to think outside the box. Waffles can be made sweet or savory and topped with different toppings from fresh fruit to smoked salmon and fried eggs. Savory […]

Today on Good Day Sacramento, I share light bites for summer! Sheet pan nachos First up is mini bell pepper “chips” nachos. These are topped with S&W Beans, which 6-9 grams of fiber per serving, which is important for digestive health, and 6-7 grams of plant-based protein, which is the same amount found in one […]

Happy summer! Today I share healthy summer essentials on Good Food Friday. Breakfast essential A healthy summer breakfast essential is plant-based milk – you can use it in cereal, smoothies and baked oat skillets. Better Than Milk is organic, non-gmo, vegan and free of gluten, dairy, soy and preservatives.It comes in oat, almond and rice varieties […]

No-bread sandwich 101! No bread, no problem. This sandwich has all the fixings you’d want in a traditional sandwich but without the bread. Replacing bread with romaine lettuce is an easy way to lower the calories and carbohydrates without compromising on the main event (the fillings!). Making a no bread sandwich is easier than you […]

It’s Good Food Friday! Today I rounded up everything you need to spring into summer starting with home essentials. Home Decor JCPenney has everything you need to refresh your home for the new season. Relax and renew with new bedding, bath, window, tabletop items and more from brands like Linden Street and Fieldcrest. They look […]

Breakfast box 6 ways! I know that many of us are heading back into the office so I’ve rounded up six of my favorite make-ahead breakfasts that are easy to make and nutritious. Whether you are craving sweet or savory, these these brekkies your weekly rotation. Be sure to tag me on Instagram if you […]