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5 Best Pea Protein Powders

I offered my thoughts to mindbodygreen about the five best Pea Protein Powders that are full of natural ingredients and recommended directly by registered dietitians. …Organic pea protein powder from Garden Of Life comes in chocolate, vanilla, vanilla spiced chai, and unflavored varieties. “Generally, I prefer unflavored as I add fruits and veggies and nondairy […]

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10 Superfoods You’ll See Everywhere in 2020

I weighed in on this article for POPSUGAR about the top Superfoods that you’ll see everywhere in 2020: We’re all about little ways we can bump the protein content of our meals, and Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, author of The Southern Comfort Food Diabetes Cookbook, thinks hemp hearts deserve a top spot on that […]

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6 cauliflower benefits that make it a healthy choice

Cauliflower packs a punch when it comes to its nutritional benefits, which only further solidifies its reputation as one of the best healthy foods you can eat.  I offered some insight on this cruciferous vegetable to Well+Good: Another one of the many cauliflower benefits you can enjoy: better digestive health. “The high fiber content of […]

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My Approach to Nutrition

I spoke to O Magazine about my approach to nutrition: My approach to nutrition is about meeting people where they are, through a culturally sensitive lens. In a perfect world, everyone would eat minimally processed vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. But first, people have to be able to get their hands on that food and […]

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The Healthiest Foods At Chipotle

I talked to MindBodyGreen about the healthiest choices on the menu at Chipotle! I had a patient who worked at Chipotle, so I became very well versed in their menu options because they provide their staff with meals. I really appreciate the customizable nature of their offerings. My top pick would be a salad with […]

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The Healthiest Foods At Wendy’s

I talked to MindBodyGreen about the healthiest choices on the menu at Wendy’s! I would gravitate toward the fresh-made salad menu. The Berry Burst Chicken Salad is a nice mix of berries, greens, almonds, feta, and grilled chicken. The whole dish provides 42 g protein, making it a hearty and satiating option. Combining blueberries and […]

Healthiest Options at Taco Bell
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The Healthiest Foods At Taco Bell

I join some other dietitians to offer some go-to healthy picks from Taco Bell in this piece for mindbodygreen: I would customize the Spicy Tostada and have it with black beans, avocado, extra lettuce, extra tomato, and pico de gallo. Another option is to customize the Power Menu Veggie Burrito. I’d remove the cheese and go easy […]

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Ginger Beer Escovitch Recipe, plus Ginger Health Benefits

See our recipe for Ginger Beer Lemon Spritz for a refreshing summer cocktail that can bring great health benefits too! Why Reed’s? The answer is simple.  Reed’s Ginger Beers are made with real ginger, and lots of it. That may seem evident but it’s not the case for every product currently on the market saying […]