Watermelon Lime Ice Cubes

Watermelon Lime Ice Cubes

Well, I think we have finally reached those dog days of summer. It’s so hot that you break a sweat walking from your house to the pool. Man—what I wouldn’t give for a pool! In NYC, everyone is sweating walking to their destinations and waiting in hot subway tunnels....

Inside-Out Summer Vegetable Pizza

Summer is prime tomato season here in the Northeast, and local seasonal tomatoes are easy to come by. It doesn’t get more local than growing tomatoes in your own home garden. These bright summer fruits are actually very easy to grow, and employing your green...
Spring Quinoa Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette

Spring Quinoa Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette

A light refreshing quinoa salad with healthy ingredients, like black beans and radish. Topped with a sweet and tangy honey lime dressing! I can’t believe I am able to say this, but I started the final rotation of my Dietetic Internship today! I will be done with...
No Added Sugar Blueberry Pecan Pancakes

No Added Sugar Blueberry Pecan Pancakes

These healthy blueberry pancakes have NO ADDED SUGAR! They are a simple mixture of whole wheat flour, oats, mashed banana, milk, eggs and spices. When’s the last time you made pancakes from scratch? How about healthy no sugar blueberry pancakes? I’m not...

Sweet Orange Glazed Brussels Sprout Flatbread

This Vegetarian Brussels Sprout Flatbread has sweet and tangy orange glaze that makes it taste amazing! This is how you’ll get everyone in your family to eat their Brussels Sprouts!  I have to admit that I’m not the best meal planner (check out these...
Tangerine Strawberry Creamsicle Smoothie

Tangerine Strawberry Creamsicle Smoothie

Enjoy a filling breakfast on the go with this simple Tangerine Strawberry Creamsicle Smoothie recipe. Made with Greek yogurt for tons of filling protein.  I love citrus fruit in the winter, but I’m especially partial to tangerines. Many people may not think...
Sports Drinks: What’s In Them & When Do Athletes Need Them?

Sports Drinks: What’s In Them & When Do Athletes Need Them?

Sports drinks are necessary for endurance athletes, but make sure your pick has these three ingredients. Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Table of contentsWhat’s ideal in a sports drink?FluidCarbohydratesElectrolytesWhen does an athlete need a sports drink?Will...
Salt & Pepper Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

Salt & Pepper Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

These Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas are a healthy crispy snack with just a few simple ingredients. Spice them up with a simple salt & pepper seasoning. These crunchy roasted chickpeas are my go-to healthy snack. They are incredibly easy to make, have tons of fiber and...
Peppermint Patties               

Peppermint Patties              

These homemade vegan peppermint patties have just a few simple ingredients and don’t require any baking. You’ll be shocked how easy it is to make a batch of your favorite candy from scratch!  February 21st is my parent’s 34th wedding anniversary. It also...

The Truth About Coffee and Health

Learn about the benefits and side effects of drinking coffee, including how much you should really consume in a day and whether or not it’s as bad as you think. Drinking black coffee (or coffee of any kind) has a bad reputation. Truth be told, I’ve started my morning...