I’ve heard a bit of chatter about the Ideal Protein Diet – in particular, because it’s a diet that is marketed to doctors, chiropractors, pharmacists, and physical therapists among other healthcare professionals. They become representatives and sell you the diet program, food, and supplements. Now, I have to say that nothing irks most dietitians more than non-dietitian…
If you love the taste of key limes, you’re going to LOVE these super-easy, delicious key lime macadamia bites! A tangy, sweet, sour, tropical-tasting bite of heaven, these bites combine Medjool dates, key lime juice and zest, and the buttery deliciousness of macadamia nuts to create a perfectly portable, high-energy snack for your 3pm slump!…
This article was originally published on HuffPost on May 9, 2016 ‘Zap Your Belly Fat with These 6 Foods!’ Anyone with eyes in their head has seen headlines like that in the media. When I searched ‘belly fat’ to get some facts for an interview I recently did, I was stunned by the avalanche of…
Does everyone love fish tacos, or what? They’re a pretty popular meal among my followers and friends, but most of the time the fish is either fried (Baja-style), or totally dry (in the ‘I really want the fried ones but I’m going to try and be healthy’ style). Not to worry, my friends, because this…
As a dietitian, I’m used to hearing about all sorts of diet regimens, pills, drinks, and plans. I’m doing a very well-received diet review series on my blog, and am accustomed to seeing adults who want to lose a few pounds. That’s old news. Recently though, there seems to be a disturbing trend of nutrition/weight…
I’ve had a big sack of chickpea flour in my pantry forever – or at least it seems like forever, but really its been since I used it to make my chickpea flour pancakes. I’m fascinated with the concept of chickpea flour; it’s a higher-protein, higher-fiber, gluten-free, grain-free alternative to normal flour, and it has…