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Tuna Casserole with Peas

I contributed this Tuna Casserole recipe to Eataing Well. I have worked with many low-income families and I am well-versed in the realities of putting food on the table that is healthy, tastes good, isn’t time-prohibitive and is affordable. A traditional tuna casserole provides both protein and carbohydrates to keep you full, and is kid-friendly […]

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Are Peanuts Healthy?

Are peanuts healthy? How do they compare, nutrition-wise, to other nuts? And does it matter how you eat them? To cut to the chase, yes, peanuts are healthy. And there are lots of reasons why. But first, a quick overview of what it means to call a food “healthy.” This term is pretty nuanced and […]

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Recipe: Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Soup with Peanuts

This recipe from my cookbook was republished on Well+Good for their wonderful list of high-protein vegetarian dinner recipes created by chefs and dietitians: This soup is a go-to for Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition. “This recipe is one of my favorites; the combination of the sweet potato and pumpkin are […]

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Pistachio Butter Cups

November is American Diabetes Month and I teamed up with Wonderful Pistachios to share some recipes and some of the health benefits of pistachios. Check out my recipe for Pistachio Butter Cups below. The health benefits of Wonderful Pistachios Plant-Based Protein Wonderful Pistachios are one of the highest protein snack nuts. They offer six grams […]

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Crunchy Fresh Greens

November is American Diabetes Month and I teamed up with Wonderful Pistachios to share some recipes and some of the health benefits of pistachios. Check out my recipe for Crunchy Fresh Greens below. The health benefits of Wonderful Pistachios Plant-Based Protein Wonderful Pistachios are one of the highest protein snack nuts. They offer six grams […]

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Pesto Shrimp Over Linguine

November is American Diabetes Month and I teamed up with Wonderful Pistachios to share some recipes and some of the health benefits of pistachios. Check out my recipe for Pesto Shrimp Over Linguine below. The health benefits of Wonderful Pistachios Plant-Based Protein Wonderful Pistachios are one of the highest protein snack nuts. They offer six […]

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Pistachio Spinach Pesto

November is American Diabetes Month and I teamed up with Wonderful Pistachios to share some recipes and some of the health benefits of pistachios. Check out my recipe for Pistachio Spinach Pesto below. The health benefits of Wonderful Pistachios Plant-Based Protein Wonderful Pistachios are one of the highest protein snack nuts. They offer six grams […]

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Fonio Breakfast Porridge

November is American Diabetes Month and I teamed up with Wonderful Pistachios to share some recipes and some of the health benefits of pistachios. Check out my recipe for Fonio Breakfast Porridge below. The health benefits of Wonderful Pistachios Plant-Based Protein Wonderful Pistachios are one of the highest protein snack nuts. They offer six grams […]

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Are Chickpeas The New Cauliflower?

If you can’t eat foods with gluten, or have tried to lower your carb intake, you might’ve found yourself munching on a veggie-filled pizza or pasta alternative. Cauliflower has become a trendy replacement in the past few years, along with a hearty staple of the mediterranean diet: the humble chickpea. Banza, a food company that […]

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4 Bean Chili – The Doctors

I paid a visit to “The Doctors” to share this recipe for 4-Bean Chili. Grab the recipe below and watch the video on The Doctors Website

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8 Reasons Greek Yogurt Is Good For You

I offered my insights about the health benefits of Greek yogurt in this article for Women’s Health: “I absolutely love the texture and taste of Greek yogurt,” says nutritionist Maya Feller, RD, CDN. “It’s such a great way to add a ton of nutrients to your diet, and I find that it’s super easy to […]

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22 Secret-Weapon Ingredients for Big Flavor

I weighed in on this piece for Shape about fast flavor boosters: “Nutritional yeast is a food-grade inactive form of yeast that can be fortified with additional vitamins and minerals, or unfortified with the naturally occurring nutrient profile. The fortified versions of nutritional yeast are loaded with B vitamins—specifically B12, a nutrient that is very […]

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The 8 Best Protein Bars for Women

These days, it’s not just jacked up bodybuilders focusing on their protein intake.  I offered my insight to Byrdie for this round-up of the best protein bars for women that check off all the boxes: “Protein bars can be great when you’re short on time and looking for something to hold you over between meals,” […]