Back to school is a busy time for both kids and parents. I made it easy on the food front today for Good Food Friday on ABC Charleston. Tip 1: Incorporate fruits or veggies at each meal and snack. Sunsweet’s new Fruit packs make this really easy! They come in three varieties – prunes, dates […]

This is how I Friday: fluffy, anti-inflammatory golden milk PANCAKES made with antioxidant-rich Suncore Foods turmeric powder. Happy Friday and almost weekend! Do you have brunch plans? These pancakes are officially on my menu! Golden milk has become super trendy in the wellness world – and with good reason! TURMERIC has been prized for centuries […]

Today on CBS Good Day Sacramento, we celebrated National Picnic Month! I shared tips to pack the perfect picnic including food that travels well and tastes delicious! Salad in a jar Salad in a jar is a great way to transport your veggies. I shared my raw rainbow Pad Thai made with organic veggie noodles by […]

Hello summer and hello 95 degrees + humidity! Meet the summer meal that dreams are made of: 10-minute raw rainbow pad thai. The best part: no oven or stove required! Crunchy, refreshing and phytonutrient-packed. This is made with Cece’s Veggie Co. organic zucchini, beet and butternut squash spirals, plant-protein rich edamame and a homemade peanut dressing.  If […]

Looking for a light bite for your Fourth of July gatherings? These cucumber avocado shrimp bites scream SUMMER and are the perfect balance of protein + healthy fats + fiber. They are made with only a handful of ingredients and are nutrient dense (high in nutrients relative to the amount of calories they contain).  I […]

The fourth of July is a HUGE food holiday. Today on Good Food Friday, we covered all your bases with nutritious appetizers, entrées and a fun dessert! Light Bite: For a light bite before the main course, I shared my firecracker shrimp bites. You’re getting fiber, good fats, lean protein AND you are also helping […]

Happy almost Independence Day! I am so exciting to be heading up north to NYC the celebrate this patriotic holiday. Do you have your menu set yet?  You can never have too many salads and veggies! Meet my Green Dream salad made with air-fried zucchini, plant-protein quinoa and crunchy lettuce topped with a homemade oil-free […]

Summer has officially arrived with Fourth of July next week! This holiday is all about celebrating and enjoying delicious food. Of course, summer is all about grilling and I can’t get enough of VEGGIE kebabs. These are made with in-season bell peppers which are so naturally sweet and taste even better when grilled. Red onion […]

This recipe was made in partnership with Unilever. Time to fire up the grill! Nothing says summer like GRILLING and I have the perfect complete meal to make this season: classic ranch chicken tenderloins, summer salsa and grilled zucchini with special sauce made with Hellmann’s®. This meal checks all the boxes for a balanced meal: […]

Friday night plans include veggie avocado quesadillas! I am totally on a quesadilla kick lately. I can’t get enough of the grain-free cassava tortillas by Siete made with coconut and cassava flour. Typically I add a protein to my quesadillas for added staying power but today I was all about the veggies and creamy avocado. […]

The first day of summer is next week! Today on CBS WTOC, I shared healthy snack and meal ideas that you can enjoy all season long. Cheese Kabobs This is what I call a snack with staying power – you get high quality protein from the cheese and fiber from the fruits and veggies! I […]

Let’s taco-bout this SALAD. I LOVE taco salads. I go to Taco Boy at least once a month here in Charleston for their taco salad with lime vinaigrette dressing. I’m always determined to find out how they make it so good so I can recreate it at home. First and foremost, it is all about […]