a Love Letter to LEFTOVERS
I know, not everyone gets excited about that container of last night’s chili sitting in the fridge. But as someone who’s a fan of both nutrition and not cooking every day, I’ve gotta say—leftovers can be lifesavers.
I read the new government nutrition guidelines so you don’t have to.
The Dietary Guidelines aren’t something most individuals need to overhaul their lives around — and they’re certainly not a moral compass for eating “right.”
Nutrition is far more personal, contextual, and complicated than any single graphic can capture.
The Year of the BEAN!
Poor beans – they have so much to offer, but they continue to be overlooked based on their appearance.
Giving Up
Happy New Year! If you’re like many people, you may be in the midst of reflecting on 2025 and thinking about how you’d like to live your life in the year to come. Yes, the turning of the year is a somewhat arbitrary time for change, but the holidays can provide us with a bit of a break in…
The Secret Life of GUILT
Enjoying a food we love does not have to come at the expense of all the other healthy habits we can still build
Harvest Time – get your fruits & vegetables today!
This is the time of year for produce in abundance. Farmer’s Markets are teeming with everything from peaches to potatoes to tomatoes. You’ll also likely find in-season produce on sale at the supermarket. I’m all for supporting my local grower, but I’m also a fan of saving money and getting a deal, so I hit both! I pick up…
Dietitian Origin Story
Back in college, I went on a diet and lost a bunch of weight. Looking back, I can’t believe how restrictive that diet was! I was hungry every day, but more than food, I began to crave the compliments that people started giving me as my body shrank. Naturally, the diet wasn’t sustainable. I gained…