Still celebrating national breakfast month aka. the yummiest meal of the day (who agrees!?). I’ve never met a pancake I didn’t like especially when peanut butter is involved. Meet my probiotic peanut butter pancakes! Made with whole grains, good fats and plant protein. Oh, and did I mention probiotics!? Yes! These have probiotics aka. […]

Kids are back to school and I  know that parents are looking for easy ways to feed their kids that they can feel good about and that the kids will like. I shared my back to school snack tips today on CBS WTOC! Make veggies the star of your snacks My first tip is to […]

Paying homage to my favorite summer fruit with 6-ingredient cherry SCONES! Cherries have a sweet, candy-like flavor but happen to tout a slew of health benefits. These are easy to make, made with good-for-you ingredients and can be enjoyed for breakfast, snack or even dessert! I am so excited to be a Northwest Cherry Growers […]

Parents are looking for ways to feed their kids that they can feel good about and that their kids will like so I shared my easy and healthy  lunchbox tips today on FOX Chicago. Tip 1: A lunchbox encourages portion control & packing a variety of nutritious foods Portion control can make or break a […]

Back to school is a busy time for both kids and parents, I’m here to make it easy on the food front. Tip 1: Dip it! My first tip to get kids to eat their veggies is to DIP IT. I shared the O’DANG Hummus dressings which come in flavors that kids know and love […]

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 […]

Everyone needs a staple banana bread recipe in their life. If you have ripe bananas sitting on your counter, it’s time to crank the oven for the recipe! While nothing beats my momma’s traditional recipe, this one gets pretty close! Plus it’s made with good-for-you ingredients like whole wheat pastry flour and honey instead of […]

When it’s summer and you’re stuck indoors because it pouring rain outside there is only one answer – bake a paleo cookie skillet! I am in love with my 8-inch cast iron skillet because it’s the perfect size for serving two people. This cookie serves six – or two over three days 😉 . I […]

When life gives you cherries, make a cherry crisp! This summer dessert is perfect for entertaining al fresco or if you want a seasonal sweet treat to enjoy all week long.  The sweet cherry center is accompanied by a crispy, crumbly gluten-free topping made with crunchy walnuts. Don’t forget to pair the warm crisp with […]

Nutrition plays a big role in fueling for, and getting the most out of your workout. Today for Good Food Friday, I share examples of pre and post workout meals! Preworkout: Meal: Before a workout, you want to focus mostly on carbohydrates to give you energy and some protein. For example: strawberry oatmeal or apple […]

This dish makes me wish that summer would last forever! Lemon grilled salmon topped with a colorful, phytonutrient-packed summer salsa made with corn, strawberries, cherry tomatoes and avocado. This is the perfect dish to serve at your next summer soiree (or enjoy on any weeknight!). Because salmon is a fattier fish with a firm texture […]

It’s hot out and we want food that will keep well when we are sitting at the beach and pool! Today on CBS WBTV, Morning Break, I shared three quick and nutritious options. Energy Balls: I share my no-bake energy balls sweetened exclusively with medjool dates. Unlike refined sugar, which provides little to no nutrition, […]

Six ingredient peanut butter pretzel freezer fudge… what else could you need in life? Meet the perfect, NO-BAKE summer dessert! Brimming with my favorite peanut butter and salty pretzel flavors, and SO easy to make. The best part? It is sweetened exclusively with Medjool dates! I used Natural Delights™ Medjool dates for this recipe. Medjool […]