It's Valentine’s Day, so sweets are on the radar. But did you give them up for the new year, and now you're feeling hangry? Or are you just lost in the dietary trend maze? Don't worry; I've got your back! Low-carb diets have been touted as the holy grail of weight...
No matter where you live, who you are, what your daily routine looks like, your ethnicity, your religion, or what your future goals might look like today, we are all feeling the weight of the world right now. And it is heavy. It is devastating to the souls of all of...
I recently completed a small research activity of my own (nothing official 😊). Still, I look forward to getting super helpful insights from some of you (thank you again and again💜!). One of my most significant discoveries is how we all search for peace with our food,...
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...
Have you ever timed yourself on how long it takes you to eat a meal? Likely, you have when you were rushing to get somewhere and knew you had about 10 minutes to shove some food down. But have you ever timed yourself on how long it takes you to eat a clementine? From...
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!...
When you experience the flavors of New Orleans, from the food to the music, to the culture and to the people, you just want more of all of it. And as delicious and rich as all of it is, finding a healthy way to enjoy it back home is challenging. You can crank up the...
We have become a society that loves an easy “quick fix.” Who doesn’t welcome a quick fix regarding food and eating? There are many to choose from, but they don’t fix anything or teach you how to create healthy habits. In many ways, going on a diet is more...
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....
With the cooler temps of fall approaching, the desire for comfort food begins. The phrase “comfort food” has been around at least as early as 1966. In all its historical deliciousness, comfort food nourishes the body and soul, but it can also play a role in emotional...
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...
I don’t know about you, but I spend my pre-breakfast hours trying to match what syncs best with my coffee. And it is hard — most likely because what truly blends best with coffee are hefty, sweet, starchy foods like cinnamon buns, muffins, and pancakes. Yum! Truth be...
Embrace the flavors of spring. Focus on the fresh and flavorful.Every season brings a variety of fresh veggies, fruits, and herbs. Spring brings a treasure trove of produce, including arugula, artichokes, mushrooms, leeks, onions, and herbs. Colors are exceptional...