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November 2021 Media and Updates
I keep saying "I can't believe it's December already," and let's be real—soon I'll be saying that about January. I always feel extra-reflective this time of year, though, as my birthday is at the end of November, so as I think about what I want to accomplish and...
5-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles
It's been a while since I've posted a holiday dessert recipe, so here's a fun one that's great for a DIY project. I'm all for making room for an occasional sweet treat in the context of an overall healthy diet, and it can also be fun to make your own using minimally...
Ways To Support A Loved One Who’s Struggling During The Holidays
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and with Thanksgiving coming up this week, I’ve been reflecting a lot on the complex and wide range of emotions that come up during the holidays. I have a very clear memory of my dad’s last Christmas I keep going back to....
October 2021 Media (and wedding details!)
Wow, October was a big month! On the professional front, I had multiple events happening at the Breast Center for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which was so much fun. One of them was even a live food demo with an actual audience in addition to live-streaming! I also...
Marinated White Beans
I love a quick and easy make-ahead recipe that’s healthy and filling. I’m a big fan of flexible meal planning because it allows you to honor cravings while also enabling you to remain consistent with my healthy eating goals and habits. These Marinated White Beans are...
Tofu Stir-Fry With Mushrooms, Broccoli, and Bok Choy
I love experimenting with new recipes to share with my patients. I get a lot of requests for plant-based meals because of their wide range of health benefits. This recipe features an ingredient I get a LOT of questions about how to use: tofu. Another thing I love...
September 2021 Media
September is always a busy month, which can be both a wonderful and a stressful thing. It’s also a month which holds a number of sad / emotional anniversaries for me and my family, so I find that I have to be extra-intentional about self-care to get through. I always...
Easy Baked Oatmeal Bars (Vegan)
I love sharing make-ahead healthy breakfast options in preparation for the busyness which comes with back-to-school and back-to-the-office times because they simplify the day in a big way. Lately, many conversations I’ve been having with a lot of my patients are...
August 2021 Media
Happy September! I hope you had a wonderful August and that this new month is getting off to a great start for you. I am so excited for fall—I’m definitely in that Basic-B boot-and-sweater-loving camp. I’m already bookmarking all the soups and pumpkin recipes I want...
Is Meal-Prepping Anti-Intuitive Eating?
I was asked recently whether meal-prepping your food for the week is anti-intuitive eating. Great question! I can see how, in some ways, it might seem like meal-prepping your food for the week might seem anti-intuitive, but as I’ll explain in a minute, I don’t think...