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 Great Day Washington, I shared simple tips to cut calories and bump up your nutrition in the new year that actually taste great. Potato chip swap My first tip is to replace fried potato chips with BAKED chickpea puffs. HIPPEAS are organic, gluten free and come in white cheddar, BBQ and sriracha. One serving has […]

Sponsored by Green Giant Fresh. If you are looking for an easy meatless Monday meal, look not further. This vegetarian Buddha Bowl not only looks pretty, its overflowing with flavor, fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Who knew pretty food could taste so good? Going meatless once a week is not only good for your health […]

Whether your new year resolution is to eat better, lose weight or save money in the New Year – you can do it all at ALDI that is why I am so excited to partner with them today. Main Dish: Harvest Breakfast Skillet Today on Good Food Friday, I shared three healthy ALDI recipes you […]

Eat more carbs in 2019 Yes, that’s right! Cutting carbs can actually do more harm than good because they are found in so many nutritious foods like fruit, vegetables, dairy and grains. Whole grains and enriched grains provide key nutrients that many Americans don’t get enough of like folate, iron and fiber. One way to […]

  What is so good about grains? Grain foods are the foods we love that love us back. Whole grains and enriched grains provide key nutrients in the American diet, including fiber, folate, iron, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, zinc and vitamin B6. Should I cut carbs? Cutting carbs is one of the biggest nutritional myths. The […]

2019 is all about easy and nutritious! Who’s with me? Sheet pan meals have been my go-to since my college days. They are easy to make, require very little hands on time and are delish. I especially love mixing up the proteins and veggies that I add according to the seasons. One thing about sheet […]

New year, new pizza! I have never met a pizza I didn’t like so I set out to make a pizza that was lower in carbs and higher in protein – enter: egg whites! Egg whites are pure, high quality protein meaning their contain all the essential amino acids (protein building blocks) to make a […]

I am so excited to share my 2018 healthy holiday gift guide today on Good Food Friday. These gifts promote wellness and it’s not too late to snatch them up as last minute gifts. A gift for the coffee enthusiast How many times do you buy coffee a week? Spending $3 on coffee each day […]

A gluten free holiday thumbprint cookie made with strawberry chia jam, almond flour and Cocavo avocado and coconut oil blend. ‘Tis the season for cookies galore!  Christmas Eve is just a few days away and I am putting together my annual list of holiday cookies to make for family, neighbors and carolers. Traditional thumbprint cookies […]

Say goodbye to candy and trinkets and hello to delicious and nutritious stocking stuffers! I shared my favorites on CBS Good Day Sacramento. A fruity snack with a fun twist Not all of us get excited to finding fresh fruit in our stocking BUT, fruit CHIPS are a different story. I shared the freeze-dried fruit […]

Today on Good Day Sacramento, I shared simple tips to put a healthy twist on classic comfort foods. A lightened up take on Burrito and Buddha Bowls. I shared lightened-up Burrito and Buddha Vegetable Meal Bowls by Green Giant Fresh. They’re made with spiralized and crumbled veggies, which make them low in calories and high […]

Today on CBS WSPA-TV, Your Carolina, I shared tips on how to host a healthy holiday party that will impress your guests. Appetizers: produce, protein and healthy fats My first tip is to center your appetizers around produce, protein and healthy fats – it’s going to satisfy you without ruining your appetite. I shared my […]