“The rules are, there are no rules.” Does anyone know where this quote is from? No, not your favorite dietitian on Instagram this week 😏 It’s from Fast Times at Ridgemont High, 1982, Jeff Spicoli… and if you know, you know. If you don’t, add it to your list....
Introduction: When the Dinner Table Gets Smaller There’s a quiet shift that happens when the dinner table gets smaller. Maybe the kids moved out. Maybe you’re cooking for just you and your partner now. Maybe you’re on your own again after years of feeding a family....
Is fiber suddenly the new protein craze? After years of high-protein products everywhere, this year feels like a big pivot back to fiber. With fibermaxxing headlines and trending all over social media (yes, it’s a thing), it’s time to take a closer look. When I...
Let’s talk about one of nature’s most potent (and delicious) tools for healthy aging—berries! 🍓🫐 These tiny, colorful fruits may not look like nutritional powerhouses, but don’t let their size fool you. From heart and brain health to blood sugar balance and glowing...
“You are what you eat” is a very famous saying . . . although you may not have heard the more accurate version of it: “You are what you eat and absorb.” Absorption is essential because it’s possible to eat a variety of highly nutrient-dense foods but not get the full...
Mushrooms are the ultimate food rebels—technically not a plant, definitely not an animal, and proudly doing their own thing as fungi. 🍄 Edible mushrooms may be small, but they’re loaded with nutrients like protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, plus a powerhouse...
Who knew there would be so much friction over fruit?! It really is the bullied portion of the balanced plate😣! I explained why this should not be the case with fruit about two years ago. Time for a revisit with summer approaching☀️, the ongoing questions,...
Reach for nature first. Whether you are focusing on balancing your plate, increasing your physical activity, or working on your mental health (and let’s be serious, we are all working on all of these things!), nature is always available. Nature is here with us for an...
Summer should get a speeding ticket (Town and Country)…ALWAYS too fast!! We could sit around and be sad it is over, or we could look at this moment as our time to reset ourselves and our healthy habits…or lack thereof ☺️. I am sure I am not alone in hearing or...
It is getting quite chilly out there. There is nothing like a nutritious, delicious soup to warm your heart and bring some coziness to your dinner table, lunchtime, or even breakfast or snack (for real️❗).️ Soup makes a savory, satisfying meal, brimming with flavor...
Pharm or Farm? The farm is our pharmacy. We are always looking for what medication, supplement or vitamin we should be taking. What about which fruits and vegetables we should be eating to help us prevent heart disease, cancer, diabetes, prediabetes, and the list goes...
Juicy, sweet and endlessly enjoyed🍅. A true summer superstar fruit 🌟. Yes, in case you still feel the debate is unresolved, a tomato is a fruit. Botanically speaking. Why speak botanically? Just to mix things up a little :). A botanical fruit has at least one seed and...
Being in the field of nutrition for quite a while (I would rather not say exactly how long 😉), it makes me a little loopy when someone trying to lose weight gets on the no-fruit bandwagon. Yes, they are a carbohydrate, but all plant foods are carbohydrates!...
Happy Summer ~ and Happy 4th of July! As July brings on some serious summer heat, we still make the move from our indoor ovens to the heat of the outdoor grills. Trying to stay cool while enjoying delicious summer fare, it is definitely a sweaty and celebratory time...
When a fruit is shaped like a heart, could there be anything sweeter? Sweet to taste, sweet to smell, sweet to look at, sweet🍓 May is National Strawberry Month! Why should you be excited? For starters, not one, not two, but three of the latest studies on strawberries...
We all might feel a little crazy, like days are blending into one another, and time has taken on a new meaning. Cooking is often my go-to when I want to take some control of the crazy. I could cook anything from sweet to savory to feel I am accomplishing something....
It is likely not a huge stretch to say we are all a tad politically fried right now, and it might not be over yet. So let’s focus on some fryin’ fun! Frying has historically been considered the least healthy method to cook foods. Boiling chicken, fish, and potatoes in...
Over the past few days I have been attending the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual convention, called FNCE (pronounced fen-cie) — Food and Nutrition Conference. Yes, it is always pretty awesome, filled with lots of new and exciting scientific discoveries...
I have always been a tiny bit obsessed with vegetables. Tiny, as in quite obsessed. So when I constantly hear about ensuring your meals are filled with non-starchy vegetables (a minimum of 50% of your plate), it justifies my obsession. Why so obsessed? No doubt it is...
Summer generally means eating less. Not necessarily drinking less (actually, often quite the opposite ;), but the sun comes out, and usually, our appetites are suppressed. Indeed, it could be just the thought of putting on a bathing suit, but regardless of why, our...