Have your (sugar-free) pancakes and eat them too!
A lot of folks I meet with in my nutrition practice LOVE their pancakes. They're reluctant to give up this comfort food when they embark [...]
Simply scrumptious homemade spring rolls!
Homemade spring rolls are such a fun family dinner that I just had to share! This simple recipe gets the whole family involved with chopping [...]
Celebrate cranberries!
When I see beautiful bright red cranberries at my local market it's a sure sign that the holidays are just around the corner. Cranberries not [...]
Simple Sweet Potato Fries
Who doesn't love fries? Unfortunately, most restaurant fries are bathed in unhealthy oils and coated with way too much salt. Luckily, it's simple to make crave-worthy fries at [...]
Does a cluttered kitchen cause overeating?
Humans eat for a lot of reasons, but who would have thought that a messy kitchen was one of them? National Public Radio (NPR) recently [...]
Why diets don’t work: Part II
In my last post, I set out to debunk popular diet myths. Approximately 45 million Americans will go on a diet this year, most of whom [...]
Why diets don’t work: Part I
Will you be one of the 45 million Americans who will go on a diet this year? Before you commit time and money to the [...]
5 healthy holiday eating strategies
If you're like most people, you'll gain an extra pound or two by the end of the holiday season. That may not sound too bad until [...]
The importance of cooking with kids
A common concern I hear from parents is that their children don't like healthy food. The simple truth is that kids are more likely to eat [...]
Now is the perfect time for a detox!
October is one of the best times of the year for a detox. Why? Rebooting your body can help to stave off colds and flu, [...]