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Leftover Butternut Squash Remix: Butternut Squash Latkes
If you’ve ever prepared a meal for a large gathering, you know you’re bound to have leftovers. And while you can (usually) reheat and enjoy leftover food, what are you supposed to do with leftover produce that you purchased just for your gathering, such as leftover butternut squash? That’s where my Butternut Squash Latkes come […]

Is Popcorn Healthy?
Check out this piece from Glamour.com piece about popcorn! Still, we know from research that certain types of food increase our risk of developing diseases, and other types of food reduce that risk. And popcorn—when in its minimally processed, air-popped form—falls into the latter category. Which means yes, popcorn technically is healthy. But a better way to […]

How to Shop for Local and Sustainable Groceries Online
I talked about my family’s food philosophy for this piece in The Thirty: My food philosophy for my family of four is to incorporate high-quality, seasonal, and fresh produce into our diets as often and as much as possible. Since I do cook most days of the week, we really try to eat everything we […]

The Healthiest New Food Products of 2020
I spoke to Eat This, Not That to share my favorite snacks, meals, and condiments of the year: Scout Albacore Tuna with Garden Herb Pesto “This sashimi-grade wild tuna is responsibly sourced in the Pacific Northwest, and packed with flavor. It’s a solid option for shelf-stable seafood that is sustainably sourced with our oceans in […]

Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Relationship With Food While Stuck at Home
Snacking isn’t a bad thing, as long as you’re reaching for the good stuff. I talked to Real Simple in for this piece about how to snack healthier while we’re stuck at home: “I would recommend taking the time to sit away from screens while eating the snack and minimizing eating while walking or while […]

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 […]

The Healthiest Lunches For Kids
Whether your child will learn virtually from home or be physically present in the classroom this fall, these healthy lunch ideas from myself and other registered dietitians are able to be enjoyed right after it’s made or packed to-go in a lunchbox: Rice & Veggies with Thai Basil Sauce “This is a healthy option because […]

6 Cherry-Licious Health Benefits of Sweet Cherries
Summer is my favorite time of year and peak growing season for produce. Farms are bursting with flavors and colors. Eating the rainbow of fresh produce, in its whole and minimally processed form, gives you access to a wide array of vitamins and minerals that are supportive of optimal health. This is the perfect time […]

Healthy swaps to satisfy your quarantine cravings
I paid a visit to GMA this morning to talk about why so many of us struggle with this mindless or emotional snacking during these times and some healthy alternatives. Check out the video above!

Baked Vegetable Macaroni Pie Recipe
This mac and cheese will make you swoon, and it even incorporates a classic baking technique. Whether you call it a macaroni pie or mac and cheese, this recipe is loaded with vegetables. Creamy and delicious, it can be enjoyed with a large plate of leafy greens on the side.