Poke (pronounced poke-ay) has been around for years, but you used to have to go to it’s native Hawaii to get it. Now, it’s a red-hot trend that’s popping up all over the place. It’s the perfect adjunct to the already-hot bowl trend! Raw tuna is typically used for poke, but it’s not only the…
Butternut squash is like the star of the winter squash world. Not only is it delicious, it’s a nutrition superstar, super easy to prepare, and versatile! It’s also one of my favorites for flavor: mild tasting and not watery like spaghetti squash, it’s a source of fiber, it has tons of vitamin A and C, and…
If I ask my clients what the one meal is that they struggle with, most of them will say ‘breakfast’. I don’t blame them, breakfast is tough, especially a high protein breakfast. You’ve rolled out of bed, you’re hungry (or not), you’re in a rush to get ready and get out the door, thinking about…
When people hear that I’m a dietitian, I suspect most think I spend my life pushing diets full of fruits and vegetables and giving the side-eye to anyone who dares eat a chocolate bar in my presence. They must think I’m a warrior for ‘The Healthy Diet’, a scorner of 7-11 nachos and baseball game…
The first week of January 2017 continues! Have you made a resolution to eat better? I see lots of people who skip breakfast, or make poor, low-protein breakfast choices. Both aren’t satisfying options to power you up and keep you going until your next meal. While some people can get away with not eating…
This recipe originated from me looking at a really ripe pineapple in my kitchen and thinking, ‘I’ve got to do something with that pineapple!’. I was originally going to roast it and put it with some chia pudding, but I’ve got to be honest – I can’t stand chia anything, and chia pudding has sort…