Healthy Eating Tips
10 High-Protein Breakfast Ideas That Aren’t Eggs
Let’s talk about breakfast! Often known as the most important meal of the day (a phrase I find quite amusing—they’re all important!), starting the day off with the right fuel is a great way to set yourself up for a great day by supporting stable blood sugar—key for...
February: A Time to Cherish Your Heart
With Valentine's Day this month, we often think of February as a time for love and cherishing your sweetheart (and beyond romantic love, showing love for friends, family, and pets). Did you know that February is literally Heart Health Awareness Month, and it’s an...
How to Foster a Healthier Relationship With Alcohol During Dry January and Beyond
January is a time we often associate with new beginnings and many of us use the month to challenge ourselves to make healthier lifestyle choices. Dry January has become increasingly popular as a way to reset our relationship with alcohol and improve our overall...
Applying Mediterranean Diet Principles to Any Type of Cuisine
We often hear that the Mediterranean diet has been shown to be protective against cancer and many other health conditions, but something I think is important to highlight is that healthy eating principles from this style of eating can be applied to any cultural...
Gingerbread Green Smoothie
One of my favorite mindset hacks for staying on track with healthy eating habits during the holidays is to focus on how you can be intentional about incorporating healthy foods into your week rather than on pre-shaming yourself for holiday indulgences. This probably...
Feeling Stressed? Eat These.
You've heard me say before that what we eat can impact our mood. I recently sat down with mindbodygreen co-founder and co-CEO Jason Wachob and chatted about my new book, The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver's Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep. We...
12 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers
Being a caregiver, whether it be for a loved one or it’s your full-time job, can oftentimes leave you feeling isolated and unsupported. It can also lead to an unhealthy lifestyle and even major depression. This is why it’s so very important to take care of yourself! I...
Mediterranean Veggie Skewers with Basil Dressing
Adding vegetables to summer meals is a delicious way to amp up nutrition—and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Summer veggies are at their peak right now, and adding them to your next outdoor grilling party is a delicious way to treat yourself to some nutritional...
Zucchini Bread
Did you know that August 8th is National Zucchini Bread Day? This is the perfect recipe to make when you have an abundance of summer zucchini to use up. Botanically, zucchini is labeled as a fruit which makes it an excellent match for a tasty bread treat. When picking...
Healthy Coffee Milkshake
July 26th is National Coffee Milkshake Day. Last year I posted this recipe to the Valley Breast Center Instagram to celebrate, and it was really popular! One patient even said to me, “I wasn’t so sure about working with a dietitian [because I didn't want all my...