If you know me, you know that Maui is my happy place. Growing up on the west coast, Maui was our go-to vacation destination nearly every summer and even after dozens of trips, I still find new reasons to fall in love with it! Where we stayed: Fairmont Kea Lani This was my first year […]

You don’t have to be completely vegetarian to reach the benefits of incorporating more plant based foods. Due to popular demand, I am sharing more plant-based meal days today on Good Food Friday in honor of Earth Day on Monday. Easy plant-based meals If you are just beginning to incorporate plant-based meals into your diet, […]

Incorporating more plant-based foods into our diet is not only good for our health but the environment as well. Today on Good Food Friday, I shared meatless meal and snack ideas! Breakfast First, I shared the first ever zero sugar Dark Chocolate and Cinnamon Toast cereal. It’s called Catalina Crunch and seriously tastes amazing – it’s […]

Looking for an easy and nutritious VEGAN dinner? Look no further! Meet your new favorite weeknight dinner – loaded vegan sweet potato skins that are totally produce forward and 100 percent delish. When we think of sweet potatoes, not many of us think about sweet potato skins. Typically I enjoy them baked whole in the […]

This recipe and blog post is sponsored by Northwest Cherries. No oven, no problem! These energy bars are the perfect spring snack that you can feel good about eating and sharing with friends and family. Made with only 3 ingredients and no added sugar, they are balanced with high quality carbs (sweet cherries)! for energy […]

Sponsored by Green Giant Fresh. Burrito lovers, meet your new favorite healthy swap – Cauliflower Burrito Bowl Skillet. Lower in carbs, higher in nutrition, this deconstructed burrito is a great way to satisfy your cravings for less calories. This meal is packed with better-for-you veggie nutrients like fiber and vitamin C along with amazing flavor […]

This recipe is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company. All opinions are my own. Who else is on the overnight oats bandwagon? This make-ahead breakfast is great for those on the go and want something quick and nutritious in the mornings, without a lot of hands-on time. Oats are highly versatile, offering countless possibilities to […]

Today was a special edition of Good Food Friday on a Wednesday! Did you tune in? I shares how to avoid diet disasters in honor National Nutrition Month. What do you mean by Diet Disasters? Diet Disasters are short-term approaches to achieve quick weight loss or optimal health that seem promising, but aren’t sustainable or […]

It’s here! My healthy home round-up is now live that I have been working hard on it for the past three months. If you watched my segment this morning, you know I covered everything from home organization, to better sleep to creating a stress-free living space. Here are my tips summarized: Home products that promote […]

Tip 1: Preparation will set you up for healthy snacking success One way to do that is by using a grocery delivery service. With Shipt, you order your groceries through their mobile or desktop app and their shopper will shop for and deliver your order at a time of your choosing. Tip 2: Build your […]

Snacks gets a bad rap but they can be healthy so I shared four easy options! Tip 1: Make veggies the star of your snacks My first tip is to build you snacks around veggies – they’re low in calories, high in vitamins, minerals and filling fiber and one way to enjoy them is with […]

Sponsored by Green Giant Fresh. Meet the perfect protein and veggie packed bite that makes for an easy snack or lunch – Huevos Rancheros Little Gem taco cups! As a dietitian, I encourage my clients to build “snacks with staying power” that will keep them full until their next meal. The formula is pairing protein […]

Today on News 4 Jacksonville, we celebrated Valentine’s Day with a nutritious twist. Keto-friendly salad The keto diet is super popular right now which is low carb, high fat BUT you want to focus on the good kind of fat. I shared a delicious keto salad with a homemade dressing is made with the Pompeian Organic […]