What Type Of Sugar Is Best For You?

What Type Of Sugar Is Best For You?

Are sugar alternatives, like honey, maple syrup, agave, brown rice syrup, coconut sugar and date sugar, healthier than table sugar? It’s no secret that eating excessive amounts of sugar isn’t great for your health. As a matter of fact, eating a diet rich in added...

Chimichurri Parsnip Chips

This month’s Recipe ReDux challenge was a fun one and right up my alley. I’ve alluded to this in previous posts, but I’m terrible at meal prepping. As a matter of fact, I tend to go to the supermarket, find a brand new fruit or veggie, buy it and...
6 Tips For Getting Started In Freelance Writing

6 Tips For Getting Started In Freelance Writing

So you want to write for major publications? I described how I got my start in my last article [How To Become A Health & Nutrition Freelance Writer], but today I’m sharing 7 practical tips that will help you get started today. 1. Build an online presence If...
How To Become A Health & Nutrition Freelance Writer

How To Become A Health & Nutrition Freelance Writer

Want to become a freelance writer for major publications? An RD who writes for top tier magazines shares tips for breaking into the media & writing world. As a Registered Dietitian, I’ve written articles for more than 10 major magazines and news outlets, yet...
Brussels Sprout Naan Pizza With An Egg On Top

Brussels Sprout Naan Pizza With An Egg On Top

Make a homemade, healthy & DELISH pizza with Brussels sprouts, cheese, red onion and an egg on top in less than twenty minutes flat! Did you know that naan pizzas are all the rage right now? I’m absolutely loving this new trend of making a pizza on a piece...

Crock-Pot Spicy Sweet Potato & Peanut Stew

Lately I’ve been trying to think outside the box when creating recipes. I’ve used grape juice to marinate carrots and have topped zucchini pasta with a white wine sauce and the results were incredible. This creation is another notch on the creativity belt....
Strawberry & Basil Whole Grain Crepes

Strawberry & Basil Whole Grain Crepes

This recipe screams spring in the middle of winter. Since it’s almost Valentine’s Day and National Strawberry Day (February 27),there’s plenty of reasons to pay homage to my favorite berry. Plus, what New Yorker can’t use a little spring in the...
Turmeric Egg Sandwich

Turmeric Egg Sandwich

Did you know that tomorrow starts American Heart Month? Yup, there’s an entire month dedicated to raising awareness for heart health and heart disease–aka the number #1 killer in the United States. As a Dietitian, I’m thoroughly embracing this month...
Zucchini Pasta, Kale & Chickpeas in a White Wine Sauce

Zucchini Pasta, Kale & Chickpeas in a White Wine Sauce

I’ve always been an old soul, and that mentality carries over into the kitchen too. I tend to stick to my basic cooking utensils and I’m not one to adopt new trendy gadgets, like pressure cookers or spiralizers. But, although I’m about two years...

Cheesy Butternut Squash and Yellow Split Pea Stew

When I saw this month’s Recipe ReDux challenge, I knew it would be a  piece of cake (well, not literally). “How low can you go? Can you make a meal for less than $3 per serving? Whatever your budget, show us your healthy entree recipe to help keep food...