Today on FOX Denver I shared healthy back to school meal and snacks ideas that kids will love. Tip 1: Build your healthy back to school snacks around fruits and veggies. Stuffed celery is a fun way to incorporate both! Get creative with different protein and healthy fat spreads like guacamole, nut butters, cream cheese […]

Today on the Your Carolina back to school show, I shared better for you snack and meal ideas for kids and parents! Sweet snacks: Starting with sweet snacks…. Quaker Chewy bars are a great option! They are made with 100% whole grains and ingredients like chocolate chips and raisins. They have no artificial flavors, added […]

Today on Good Food Friday, I shared better-for-you snacks to help meet your fruit, vegetable and protein needs Veggie snack for kids Veggies can be the hardest to get kids to eat. They key is to make them fun and easy. I made fries with a twist using Mann’s Sugar Snap Peas and Butternut Squash […]

This post is sponsored by Soy Connection. As a registered dietitian, I am so excited to see a shift toward a more plant-based way of eating. Embracing more food from the earth is not only good for our health but for the environment as well. While most of us think of fruits and vegetables when […]

Today I shared simple tips to build a healthy lunchbox on FOX Charlotte. Catch the segment at FOX46Charlotte.com! Tip 1: Build energizing lunches by focusing on whole grains. My first tip is to build energizing lunches around whole grains and sandwiches are an easy way to do that. I shared gluten-free breads, bagels, and English muffins […]

Beyond Meat shares unstoppable… Baskin Robins trying its hand in vegan… Is this trend here to stay? Now more than ever people want to know about the food they eat. They aren’t just concerned with whether it is healthy or not but whether its sustainably produced, is it plant based, organic, local. The increasing awareness […]

I’ve partnered with the United Soybean Board to share the goodness of heart healthy U.S. soy, including some delicious soy recipes you can make at home. Why should we eat soy? Consumers continue to prioritize healthy food choices and sustainably produced foods, and increasingly seek plant-based options like soy. Soybeans are U.S. grown and certified […]

It’s National Mango Day! and I’ve partnered with the National Mango Board to share ways to enjoy this super fun super fruit today on ABC Charleston’s Lowcountry Live. What makes mangos so nutritious? Mangos are known as the king of fruits because they are the most commonly consumed fruit in the world! Even though they taste […]

So excited to be back in Savannah sharing healthy summer essentials! Catch my segment on CBS WTOC and tips below. Summer snacking staple: salsa The perfect low calorie condiment. I love Fresh Cravings salsa because its so fresh that you can only find it chilled in the produce section. It’s made with fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes, […]

This past weekend we had the best staycation at The Restoration Hotel. This seriously dreamy boutique hotel is located in the heart of downtown on Lower King street where you’ll find all the best boutiques, galleries and small artisan businesses as well as some great restaurants. This last Sunday actually happened to be “Second Sunday” […]

It’s National Picnic Month! Today on News 4 Jacksonville, River City Live, I shared tips to pack the perfect healthy picnic. Veggie and dip jars My first tip is to pack veggies and dip in a mason jar. I am loving salsa right now because its hydrating, low in calories and packed with flavor. Fresh […]

It’s Good Food Friday on ABC Charleston! Whether you are heading to the beach or pool, try these healthy summer snacks for every occasion. A low calorie summer staple Salsa is a nutritious, low calorie summer staple. I love Fresh Cravings Salsa because its so fresh that you can only find it chilled in the […]