On cold days (and even some not-so-cold days) I love starting the day with a hot breakfast bowl and swapping quinoa for oatmeal adds a crunchy flavor to traditional hot cereal.  Quinoa is loaded in fiber and protein, making it the perfect energy-boosting choice for starting a hectic work day and the warm, nutty texture makes it a cozy option for a lazy Sunday...

Is it really a snickers in disguise? When it comes to snack, you’ll be most satisfied with whole foods, like a fruit, some nuts or nut butter, or a plain Greek yogurt.  But sometimes we need more portable, less perishable items and thats where the nutrition bar comes in! However, not all bars are created equal.  Here are 3 ways...

I love these chicken lettuce tacos, it’s a great fiber-packed twist to the traditional taco.  Don’t get me wrong, I love the traditional taco too (a lot!) but sometimes a little extra veg can go a long way. Makes 8 3-taco servings Ingredients: 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 mango, peeled and...

I love a cozy bowl of soup in the winter and Stracciatella soup is my all time favorite.  It is total comfort food but loaded in nutrition thanks to some soothing chicken broth, protein-packed eggs, and fiber-rich spinach. Truly soup-erb! (see what I did there?) Serves 4 Ingredients: 6 cups of low-sodium chicken stock (I like this one) 6 cups...

As today is National Popcorn Day, I want to highlight one of my favorite brands: Quinn Popcorn.  Started by Quinn’s mom and dad in an effort to clean up their son’s snacks, they created this deliciously genius “farm-to-bag” company.  With a variety of both microwave popcorn and pre-popped, Quinn uses simple, real ingredients to make this long-standing staple clean and fun.  From the...

As a new year begins so do all those New Year’s resolutions.  But to lay the groundwork for a healthier year, avoid these common resolution mistakes and pitfalls so that you don’t derail by February. 1. You leave out the baby steps The classic “I’m going to lose weight this year” resolution is always enthusiastic to start, but ends up...

Surviving the holidays, one party at a time ‘Tis the season of holiday cheer, but with all those dinners, drinks and parties, it’s easy to get thrown off track and weighed down. Here are some easy tips to help you stay merry and healthy holiday season. Never show up hangry.  The idea of “saving-up” your food and calories for a dinner...

Greens on greens on greens! Sometimes even dietitians can indulge too much during a weekend or vacation, after all, we are people too!  When that happens to me, this great greens detox salad is my go-to meal when I need to reboot.  It is satisfying and flavorful and leaves me focused and energized. Ingredients: 4 cups of mixed lettuce (mescaline, romaine, arugula,...

This holiday season, I’m currently craving the fun and excitement I get from shopping for gifts for my friends and family.  Here are a few gifts that I will be giving out this holiday season… For the girls: Lululemon’s Down Right Cozy Pullover.  It’s warm, light and super chic to throw on post-workout for brunch.  I’m also really loving this sleek...

One of the many (many) things I love about living in New York City is that there is always a new eatery to check out!  And the newest eatery I am currently craving is by Chloe., a delicious vegan, all-natural (mostly G-free) hotspot in the West Village.  Even though I am not vegan and not free of gluten, I am...