With Halloween just around the corner, the fat- and sugar-laden candy will be here faster than you can say M&Ms, Snickers and Laffy Taffy. As much as it’s a delight to children, it spells disaster for those who are watching waistlines and still working hard to fit into skinny jeans for fall. Fortunately, it is […]
Need a delicious dessert for your tailgate party? Let me help you “trim your tailgate” with this super simple fall dessert perfect for any tailgate. My favorite tailgating drink is LaCroix Sparkling Water and I’m thrilled to be working with their fun new “Trim Your Tailgate” campaign. Today, I’m including one of my favorite tasty recipes that satisfies […]
I can’t belive the day has finally come! Woohoo! After many long summer nights writing until 2 am, I’m thrilled to announce that The Pinterest Diet IS officially ON SALE TODAY at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. It is available in print or Kindle. Whether you need to lose ten pounds, thirty pounds, or more, The Pinterest Diet can help you achieve […]
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It’s pumpkin month…time to figure out  a new way to experiment with pumpkin in a yummy way. This is a simple one. People love smoothies. People love pumpkin. So, I decided to make a pumpkin smoothie with only 5 ingredients to keep it simple and affordable at only $1.21 per serving with all ingredients purchased […]
Wahoo! It’s time for tailgating! I want to help you “trim your tailgate” with 3 healthy tailgating tips. I’m also super excited to be working with LaCroix Sparkling Water and their fun “Trim Your Tailgate” campaign as I’ve been recommending their water to my clients for years. I got to do a photoshoot and will be […]
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I was first inspired to try to create my own version of a One Pot Meal from Apron Springs. Since I always like to have a protein source in every meal, I decided to go with chicken and switch it up to a caprese since I love anything caprese. I also wanted to use whole […]
Fall is just around the corner which hopefully means more family dinners for many of us. When I am making dinner for my family, I always want to make sure we have a good source of protein. I like working with the folks at Laura’s Lean Beef since their cattle are raised without hormones or […]
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Here’s my newest smoothie recipe that provides a great energy boost whether you need a quick power breakfast, a post-workout recovery, or a smart after-school snack. I was out at the ballpark today working with the Kansas City Royals baseball players and many of them add one of my secret ingredients to their smoothies…baby spinach. […]
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It’s time for back to school! Surprise your kids with this refreshing, delicious and nutritious treat when they get home. It’s also a recipe that is super simple and fun for the kids to help make in the kitchen. California strawberries are a perfect snack for kids as they only have 45 calories for 8 […]
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As a busy working mom and nutritionist, I’m always trying to create simple and nutritious ways to feed my own girls and to share with my followers. With kids getting ready to go back to school, here’s a healthy treat that will make them happy! Using 3 simple ingredients…bananas, Greek yogurt and almonds this frozen […]
Celebrate National Watermelon Day, today with this refreshing recipe! Aqua de Sandia (Watermelon) Ingredients 1 medium watermelon, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 to 1-1/2 cups – honey 2 quarts – water 2 – limes, thinly sliced, optional Directions Place chopped watermelon in blender. Add 1 cup water and 1 cup 100% pure honey. Puree fruit […]
It’s summertime and nothing sounds better than an ice cold sangria on a hot, summer day. Whether you are entertaining or just love drinking sangria, you will find that not only is this recipe super simple (just 3 ingredients) and refreshing but it will also allow you to enjoy sangria without guilt or fear of […]
Most people don’t think of lasagna as a healthy food, but if you make it with whole wheat pasta and light marinara sauce, pack it with Walmart’s “Great for You” Roma tomatoes, and then use one of the best cheeses you can eat…ricotta, the part-skim variety is a smart choice for these perfectly portioned rolls of deliciousness. […]
There is new information showing it is smart business to offer lower-calorie options to consumers. A newly released study by the Hudson Institute has shown that lower-calorie products accounted for 82% of sales growth and accounts for nearly $100 billion in annual sales. Commissioned by the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF), the study showed that […]
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I’m uber excited that this Friday my family will be traveling to Dallas, Texas to watch my 11 year-old daughter compete in the Junior National Volleyball Tournament. She will be competing against the top 48 teams in the country and her team is seeded #5. To prepare and qualify for nationals, she has played in […]
It’s summertime, a refreshing frozen snack for the kids is always fun when it gets hot outside. As a nutritionist and mother of two daughters, I try to make recipes that are both nutritious and delicious. These simple and very affordable energy packed frozen banana peanut butter bites are only $0.37 when the ingredients are […]
Swimming pools, popsicles, and the sweet smell of the barbeque are the tell-tale signs of a picturesque summer day. Firing up the backyard grill with family and friends has long been considered the perfect way to spend those lazy and hot days where turning on the oven just seems like too much. Not only is […]
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This “Great for You” simple and delicious recipe is also nutritious and affordable packing 24 grams of protein in only 310 calories and costing $1.35 per serving with ingredients purchased at Walmart. Makes 4 servings (2 tacos each) 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 cup sliced green bell pepper 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 Marketside Traditional […]
