It’s not the when, but the what. Clients are often asking me how bad is it to eat after 8pm, nervous that it will throw their health goals off track.  Eating a late dinner will not make you gain weight.  However, that does not mean you should eat a big meal and then crawl right into bed. Eating too close...

And what to swap them for! Chips/Pretzels:  These salty snacks are leaving you way hungrier then when you initially reached for them.  Thanks to their sodium content (about 170 grams per serving), they are dehydrating you and confusing your body into thinking it is hungry instead of thirsty, which has you reaching for more food. Plus, these snacks are low...

The pumpkin spice snack you need immediately! It is the season of pumpkin flavored everything and I totally love it.  But finding an item that isn’t high in sugar is tricky.  That is why I am currently craving this Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter from Buff Bake.  It is packed with protein at 11 grams per serving, while only having 5...

Give those sweet potato fries a break and try these amazing butternut squash fries! Fall is here and so are all the delicious Fall vegetables, including one of my favorites: butternut squash.  A delicious member of the squash family, it is high in beta-carotene, an antioxidant that promotes eye health and prevents macular degeneration.  Butternut squash is also high in...

Breakfast sets the tone for your entire day’s eating style, so you want to make sure you’re doing it right.  Here are some breakfast tweaks to help get your day moving in a healthier direction. You don’t eat it.  It jump-starts your metabolism so that you are running at full-speed and helps curb your appetite throughout the day so that you make better...

After a morning run or spin class this is the perfect recovery smoothie breakfast that gives me everything I need after a great sweat session.  It is super hydrating, high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats.  Build your own perfect smoothie that won’t derail your hard workout with this quick guide.  And, pro-tip: aim to eat within 30 minutes after...

The FDA has just released new guidelines for food labeling, giving the nutrition label a makeover. Though food brands have until July 2018 to make these changes, they are already looking good!  So what should you be looking for? Sugar by another name: You will now see “added sugars” on the label under the sugar listing. Added sugars are those sneaky little things...

I am as much a matcha fan as I am a chocolate fan (i.e. HUGE), so these cocoa-matcha energy balls have been a great discovery!  They are the perfect pairing of sweet and satisfying, making them my ultimate go-to treat for a snack or dessert.  If the flavor combo isn’t enough of a sell, then the fact that this combo will fight stress, while...

This cauliflower rice is loaded in vegetables and packed with flavor!  It is the ultimate side dish to any chicken, steak or fish entree or even on it’s own for as a great snack.  This grain-free “rice” is made totally from vegetables and is packed with fiber, which will keep you full and satisfied.  You can even add in some scrambled eggs and have...

I came across this adorable gelato shop while wondering around the West Village last weekend, but I soon realized it was no ordinary soft-serve ice cream and left me currently craving Victory Garden.  Instead of using cow’s milk, this gelato is made with goat’s milk and after some very tasty sampling, I fell in love! You may be thinking, “goat’s milk?!?” but...