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If you're looking for a fall-inspired afternoon snack or special treat for after dinner, try my healthy pumpkin mousse makeover made simply with canned pumpkin puree, frozen banana for natural sweetness, low-fat cottage cheese, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and a tasty topping of crushed gingersnap cookies, hemp seeds, and roasted pumpkin seeds. Yes, Please! Healthy and delicious team up for this nutrient-rich pumpkin mousse. The secret ingredient is cottage cheese, delivering body, a luscious texture, and a healthy helping of calcium and ...
Mango Summer Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing
I’m a dietitian and a foodie and I can’t wait for you to try my Mango Summer Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing. It’s a plant-based recipe that's sweet and savory, nutritious and delicious, and gluten free. Disclosure: I created this recipe ...
Snack Ideas for Kids | Recipe: Make-Your-Own Snack Mix
If you are a parent or grandparent and you’re struggling to get your kids to eat their fruits, veggies, and whole grains, I'm here to the rescue with three snack ideas that score top grades with kids. Read on for ...
Kisir | Turkish Bulgur Salad
It's Turkish Cuisine Week, so I'm celebrating with this recipe for Kisir, a grain salad made with fine bulgur wheat (cracked wheat berries that are partially pre-cooked and easy to prepare), vegetables, and fresh herbs. This salad can be stuffed ...
Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding
Imagine an easy dessert that has the potential to fight cancer, promote good health, and satisfy a sweet tooth all at the same time! Yes please! The star ingredients in this easy-to-assemble, gluten-free Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding recipe are cherries, ...
Mediterranean Farro Salad with Pistachios, Asparagus, and Mint | National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is, “Fuel the Future.” To celebrate NNM, here are four important tips for fueling better health for you and the planet, including a recipe ...
Raspberry Tofu Mousse + Why I Eat “Processed” Foods
Can you believe this plant-based raspberry mousse is made with tofu! It’s so creamy and rich and dare I say, healthy? This simple recipe starts with silken tofu. It gets blended together with frozen raspberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, coconut ...
Chicken and Pinto Bean Tacos
These Chicken and Pinto Bean Tacos are more plant than poultry. They're made with just half a pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast as well as a can of pinto beans, bell pepper, onion, salsa, corn tortillas, and lots of ...
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Maple Pancakes
Start your family’s day with a stack of healthy pumpkin pancakes. My super nutritious and gluten-free Pumpkin Maple Pancakes are made with almond flour, gluten free all-purpose flour and ground flaxseed as well as milk, eggs, maple syrup, and canned ...
I’m a registered dietitian nutritionist, and I’ve been passionate about healthy food, family nutrition, and vibrant living for over 30 years. Helping you, your family, and the people around you discover the joy of wholesome and delicious food is not just my job—it’s my mission.
