Today I shared ways to freshen up your home for fall for a special edition of Wellness Wednesday on ABC News 4. We are covering all our bases! Affordable, stylish fall décor JCPenney makes it really easy to get in the fall spirit because they have a selection of affordable and stylish décor. I love how soft […]

  Tip 1: Build your breakfast around protein for staying power. My first tip is to build your breakfast around protein so I shared my 5-minute egg breakfast sandwiches. Start with whole grain bread, then add your Three Bridges egg bites. They have over 16 grams of protein per serving, come in four varieties and are […]

This post was sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company. It’s officially back to school time which means schedules have ramped up for both kids and parents. Breakfast can be especially challenging to get on the table during busy mornings. I am always exploring nutritious options that are parent approved and most importantly – can be […]

It’s Good Food Friday! Today, I shared simple tips to build a better-for-you tailgate spread. Choose better-for-you cooking oils Opt for a better-for-you cooking oil when preparing your tailgate spread. We know that replacing saturated fat like those found in coconut oil and butter with polyunsaturated fats may help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease […]

This post is sponsored by Soy Connection. As a dietitian, I see many clients who choose to avoid soy because they believe/ suspect they may be allergic. While soy is listed among the “big 8” major food allergens, recent surveys suggest that prevalence of soy allergies is the lowest in both children and adults. I […]

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 […]