Growing up, my dad always had a jar of sour dill pickles in the refrigerator. He enjoyed the crunch, and taste and also put more produce on his plate. The sour, briny flavors of sauerkraut, pickles and olives are great…
Posh Squash
October signals the fall with beautiful leaves, crisp air, Halloween and of course pumpkins. My favorite color is orange not just to wear but also to eat. Pumpkin is so incredibly versatile. It can be a key component of breakfast…
Boost Your Nutrition Score with More
Inspired by 2 recent trips to the Central Valley in California , I am sharing a recipe that combines pantry staples in a delicious and nutritious way to help you boost your produce and add some pow to the palate.…
Why I am a Canfan
As a registered dietitian and board certified specialist in sports dietetics I am all about helping my clients optimize their health within their calorie cap, salary cap and hourly cap. With busy lives and endless items on the to do…
Why Your Snack is the New Black
Many of us are working longer, needing to make our income go further yet trying to keep ourselves as healthy as we can. That often means needing to make a choice between going to the gym, or preparing a meal.…
Clinch Not Grinch- Here’s to Positivity and Productivity This Holiday Season
Here we are again, at the end of the year, ready for some feasting, friendship and fun. Yet if visions of sugar plums make you feel guilty, you may deprive yourself rather than thrive over this holiday season. Let’s take…
INTO-Itive Eating
Yes, it’s that time of the year- A new start, a new you, new habits, out with the indulgences and in with the plan. Sounds great, healthy, positive- a clean slate and a better plate, but before you delete, I…
P is for Performance, Pizazz and Pieorgies
I am a Pittsburgh girl and pierogis and if you live in this city, you love pierogies. Hey, we are the only MLB team that has pierogis that run the bases! So to gear up for National Pierogi day on…
Get Your POM On
If you are a football fan, you know that sometimes your team makes you cheer or end up in tears. But you can always score with your pour. POM wonderful delivers the perfect combo of sweet and tart as well…
Get on the Right Track with Your Snack!
Oh what a wonderful morning, afternoon or evening when Wonderful Pistachios are in the house. Full of healthy mono and polyunsaturated fats as well as protein and fiber make them a nutrition powerhouse that deliver on health and flavor. Plus.,…
