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  I was really in the mood for some dumplings the other day but after baking two days in a row I did NOT feel like cooking. I rarely venture into the frozen section, but I found some Annie Chun Organic Shiitake & Vegetable Potstickers— score. I whipped up this soup in less than 20 minutes….   Read More»

I made these tuna burgers as a recovery meal after a heavy leg day in the gym. They’ve got complex carbs to refuel my muscles with the whole grain bun, protein from the tuna to help repair and rebuild those muscles, and healthy fats from the olive oil. These burgers have the added benefit of…   Read More»

I adapted this recipe from the cookbook based on one of my favorite documentaries, Forks Over Knives. Watching Forks Over Knives made a huge impact on my life, my diet and the way I counsel my clients and patients. I mostly give out general recommendations and tips on this blog and don’t talk much about…   Read More»

This power smoothie is packed full of antioxidants and perfect for a pre-workout jolt of energy. I know– green power smoothies are all the rage right now. But don’t neglect all the other nutrient-dense colors– like yellow! All brightly colored veggies and fruits get their hues from their nutrients– phytochemicals and antioxidants that protect us…   Read More»

  Yes, I am 100% guilty of using my new food processor to make everything. But I’ve been wanting one for so long I can’t help it! Smoothies, juices, salsa, almond butter, applesauce…. you name it, I’ve made it in the last 2 weeks. It’s definitely expanded my kitchen repertoire AND increased the amount of…   Read More»

This week the spotlight is on my dear friend Lucette Talamas, who I met and worked with while I was living in Orlando, Florida. Lucette has an extremely versatile (and busy!) career in dietetics as a community health dietitian for Baptist Health in the Miami area. Her job entails a little of everything— public speaking,…   Read More»

This week the spotlight is on Brianna Peterson, a Dallas dietitian with a really cool job! Like many of you that have contacted me with questions about how to break into the field of nutrition, being a dietitian wasn’t even on her radar when she was getting her first degree. She later found her passion…   Read More»

For whatever ails ya. From a hangover to no sleep to the common cold, this lovely juice will get you up and moving and on your way to feeling your best. This ingredient combination is the best of the best when it comes to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant needs… but the taste? AMAZING! It’s really this…   Read More»

Here’s a sneaky way to work in some Brussels sprouts at dinner for your finicky eaters– there’s so many vibrant colors in this dish they may not even notice. Roasted Rainbow Potatoes 2 lbs assorted new potatoes- red, gold and purple, quartered 1 yellow onion cut into wedges 1 lb Brussels sprouts, roughly chopped 1…   Read More»

I recently posted a YouTube video discussing foods and drinks that can decrease muscle soreness. Tart cherry juice was high on the list of foods/drinks that can help your muscles recover after an intense workout so I decided to come up with a quick and easy smoothie recipe to incorporate this tasty juice. As the…   Read More»