Here you will find tips, tricks, recipes and restaurant reviews from a registered and licensed dietitian! Come explore the amazing world of food with me!
I am so motivated after watching this video! Â I only wish I had watched it before
Voted the #1 food trend expected in 2019 according to 1,342 dietitians
“I want to eat healthy and I’m willing to cook, I just don’t know what cook or eat”.
Here’s a review of all the challenges we have taken on and hopefully conquered; slip-ups do not discredit your success!! Â I’m convinced that you feel […]
How many of you guys have been filling half your plate with vegetables? Â I wanted to share a few recipes that are brilliantly tantalizing and […]
It’s not rocket science. Â It’s not fascinating. Â It is likely something you’ve heard before, maybe even repeatedly! Â But, it is brilliant and it works!! […]
Can you believe we’re here? Â In just 7 days, you will have done at least 4 super simple things to improve your health! Â I am […]
If you do not already know, I live in Panama City Beach, FL. Â If you don’t keep up with the news or weather, a Cat […]
I’ve done a little leg work for you. If you feel like you must hit a fast food drive through for your morning nosh, here are the best choices from the most frequently visited take away spots:
Simple, easy, you can totally do it. Â GO!
Bok choy is rich in folate, vitamins A, C and K. Â It’s an excellent source of calcium and fiber. This dark green leafy vegetable is […]
“It’s never too late to eat right and exercise the smart way”. “You can be healthier and more fit in your 60s than you were in your 40s.”
not only are there tremendous health benefits, but going meatless even once per week plays a role in reducing livestock global emissions. Â Farm animals account for 14.5% of all greenhouse admissions and 1/3 of methane emissions!
That’s right, my British buds; last night’s Green Chef meal was bangers and mash! Â My sweet husband cooked it. Â As always, I was elated to […]
If you’re looking to eliminate all animal products in your diet, you have obviously done your research and are aware of the benefits as well as the challenges of going full veg.
Feeling satisfied by his successful hunt for these wild gems and with full belly, he turned the page in his mushroom book, anxious to embark on his next exploration. Â With no small degree of trepidation, he read the words
 I was fairly new to Indian cuisine when I visited London and fascinated by the orchestra of new flavors.
Signs That Show You Need a Sheet Pan Meal… When you wake up in the morning and the first thing on your agenda…
I’m always looking for ways to get kids to like vegetables. Does it always work? Absolutely not. Is it important to keep trying? Certainly! Many […]
This is a recipe that is a bit sentimental to me. Â I haven’t seen or tasted it since the first meal Mike made for me. […]
I hate ordering delivery pizza with vegetables. Â I guess I just don’t really like unseasoned, barely cooked bell peppers with nearly raw onions slapped on […]
This is the worst for me. Â An act of selfishness.
Forgive me for my recent lack of posts. We’ve been doing a bit of traveling, some crafting, a deal of Christmas shopping, decorating and a […]
Want Chinese takeout without consuming an entire day’s worth of calories? Here’s your answer!
The weather has finally cooled a bit Florida! Â With Halloween here, it’s time to put away the lemons and get out the pumpkin! Â I began […]
Parsley and lemon juice are all you need to make this cauliflower rice a quick, delicious and healthy side!
This is a very messy burger. Â But, if a burger ain’t messy, it ain’t a good burger ya’ll!
We had a couple of friends coming over so, I decided to throw together a few appetizers to munch on while we caught up. Â Herb and garlic Boursin stuffed baby bella mushrooms…
We learned a lot and petting the one day old baby cow was the cream of the crop!
I love using Naan bread to make homemade pizza. Â If you have a picky crowd, you can personalize each round.
 This treat was just what I needed on this smoldering summer day!
Snacks are important for kids. Â Between-meal munchies provide an opportunity to squeeze in some needed nutrients and help kids focus. Â Make these nutrients your target when choosing lunches and snacks
I love soup because you throw it all into one pot and serve up a complete meal that everyone loves.
Breakfast bowls, Greek bowls, burrito bowls, Buddha bowls…a side dish, a main dish, a great packed lunch! Â I like this new fad! Â Here are a few things you can put in your quinoa bowl
What’s the difference between whole “Vitamin D” milk, 2%, 1% and skim?
When I began studying to become a dietitian, I knew I needed to discover a way to shift the savorless plants into something I could really enjoy eating.
Pizza can become your artist’s palette with an endless world of topping options. There’s no reason to eat a plain old cheese and pepperoni pizza!
The word seaside alone, awakens a sense of relaxation and conjures up thoughts of excitement, pleasure and magnificent beauty. Â This place on 30A, is no […]
this is a low-calorie, low-fat meal. Â I even think we will have room to add a reasonably-portioned dessert!
When you have seemingly numberless kids under foot, threatening your sanity, you burn things…
I guess I should be glad he didn’t ask for a Giada De Laurentils cookbook. Â My cleavage wouldn’t measure up.
Cacio e pepe in Italian means cheese and pepper. Â This is a pasta dish with few ingredients and is simple to make. Â I found […]
Ooooooo, this soup smells so good while it’s cooking! I wish you could smell it! Â Why can’t they make an app for that?!
I have a pretty long list of dishes to take to social events. Â I can pretty much pull a recipe from my butt (as my […]
I admit, there have been times I have offered fruit and yogurt to replace the neglected meal provided.
Pronounced “fuh”. Â Fuhnny, huh? Â The first time I ever had it, I wanted to try the full deal. Â No Americanizing for me, please. Â I want […]
I love to support local farmers. Â Often, you get organic produce picked only a few days ago and you don’t have to pay the price […]
My spa blue KitchenAid mixer is my best friend in the kitchen. I use to have a red one to go with my red kitchen […]
Breakfast is a hard meal for me. Â Not everyone will eat cereal, you know, the easy breakfast. Â One kid says the sweeter the better, hardly […]
Here we were at dinner-making hour and all the kids claimed supreme boredom and couldn’t seem to entertain themselves. Â I reluctantly suggested a fort. Out […]
Debatable. Â That’s what I’m making for dinner. Â Another one-pot-wonder. Â I’m aaaaall about a complete meal in one dish when I’m making dinner for the little […]
One of the nicest things anyone did for me after I had Andrew was make my family a meal. Â It is so overwhelming to bring […]
Beans, peas and lentils contain phytosterols, isoflaones and saponins that prevent colon, breast and ovarian cancers and prevent cancer cell multiplication. Â
I feel like Green Chef meals are gourmet. Â If I were to make this on my own, not only would I have to search all over town to find all of these ingredients
Mike said this Green Chef meal was one of his favorites. The more I have thought about it, the more I’m certain it IS my favorite
Julius Sturgis founded the first commercial pretzel baking company in 1861. Â The pretzels were hand twisted until the 50’s. Â Most pretzel twisters were able to […]
It’s looking like I picked the worst vacation to challenge myself to eat healthy. Â Mike loves to travel and always does all the research before […]
I’m not British but, sometimes I like to pretend like I am, so I call vacation “holiday”, my favorite adjective is “bloody” and instead of […]
Mike seasoned the Snapper with a little salt, and pepper and gave the fillets a light dusting of flour, then pan-seared them to perfection. The meat was tender and sweet!
Believe it or not, this recipe is a family hit with all…
My Mom often makes fun of me when she asks what I’m making for dinner and I reply, “My world famous (fill in run-of-the-mill recipe […]
I have drawn a blank on meal ideas lately or haven’t managed to muster up the motivation needed to get past a few day’s meals at a time. Plus, it’s summer and I have three meals a day to plan as well as activities for all.
I have a bit of an obsession when it comes to cooking for family and friends.. Garlic!! There are very few recipes I make that […]
