As a sports dietitian working with athletes and active people, I like to communicate and educate on the benefits of fueling for long duration activity, or all day events to help optimize performance. Carbohydrate during longer duration exercise > 1…
No Need to Reduce, It’s Time To Boost! Let’s Cheer, Not Fear, Fruits & Veggies.
When it comes to scare tactics that may prevent you from eating plants, we certainly aren’t here for it! The Environmental Working Group (EWG) published their annual “Dirty Dozen” list, which ranks fruits and vegetables according to pesticide levels deemed…
Right Bites -The Why and How of Nourishing Your Children
Why does nutrition matter in the birth to 23 month timeframe? This is a critical time for growth and development of: brain muscles bone heart digestive tract healthy immune system This is the time when children can develop a healthy eating…
Cherry Cassata Cake: A Valentine’s Day treat for your favorite sweet!
My mother-in law used to make a cassata cake for my husband each year for his birthday. I put my own special spin on this recipe for a treat for my sweet! INGREDIENTS Chocolate pound cake- homemade or store bought…
Why Produce in a Can Should Be Part of Your Nutrition Plan
Staying safe from the virus and inclement weather is top of mind for many of us right now, yet we want to #nourishtoflourish within our financial, culinary and time availability limits. For some that may mean eating on a budget,…
Planting the Seed to Help Your Health Succeed
We are a few weeks into the new year- has your food choices resulted in something to cheer or jeer? So often we bite off more than we can chew in the quest for a new and healthier you, but…
Cherries from Chile: A Reason to Cheer as we Welcome the NEW YEAR
As we enter 2021, why not work on creating a #healthyselfie with food choices, attitude, fitness and better sleep? One of the easiest and best ways to do this is by adding more produce to your glass, bowl or plate.…
The Gift of Healthy Selfie from the Goodness on your Shelfie!
One of the most loved components of the holiday season is giving and gifting. We research the perfect gifts, prepare delicious meals and revel in the joy of holiday gatherings. But what we may not do enough is practice self-care.…
Why I am a Fan of Produce as Part of My Thanksgiving Plan
This Thanksgiving is going to look different for all of us. We may be simplifying our meal, opting to stay home rather than roam, downsizing menu choices to accommodate a table for a few or being more finance protective by…
Mediterranean Potato Crust Pizza
INGREDIENTS FOR CRUST 1-20 ounce bag shredded potatoes, in refrigerator section of grocery store ¾ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt 1 egg, large 2 teaspoon olive oil ½ teaspoon salt Cracked ground pepper to taste TOPPINCS ½ can fire…
