I love the flavors of Asian cuisine, and fortunately my family does too. This recipe for Lo Mein comes together quickly and is delicious. Getting take-out Thai or Chinese is super easy, but making it yourself is easy too AND a whole lot healthier! As a comparison, a popular sit down Asian restaurant’s Lo Mein…

In case you missed my Heart Health Month article in last Thursday’s Democrat here it is. I talk about 5 important heart healthy foods, how to include them and how often. Two delicious recipes also included below! February is Heart Health Month, a month to bring focus and awareness to heart disease and steps we…

Want to know what habits can help you slim down and reach your health goals? Cornell University’s Global Healthy Weight Registry can help shed some light on it. This ongoing registry was created to survey adults who have successfully maintained a healthy body weight throughout their lives. You probably have a friend or coworker that…

This time of year we are all bombarded with diets and quick fixes to help us make up for all the holiday celebrations. Our tendency is to fall for the claims and dive in thinking this time it’s got to work. Many of us believe that weight loss is the best solution for improving our…

In case you missed it in today’s Tallahassee Democrat – https://www.tallahassee.com/story/life/food/2018/10/03/fighting-breast-cancer-one-bite-one-step-time/1503078002/- here is my article all about preventing breast cancer with nutrition and positive lifestyle habits… There is a lot of confusion about what to eat and what not to eat.  I regularly get calls from clients who are utterly confused by all the conflicting…

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/life/wellness/stroke-awareness-month/2018/05/16/truth-vs-myth-prevent-strokes-information-better-diet/613511002/

Please check out my feature article in today’s Tallahassee Democrat with information on heart health and answers to frequently asked questions about what to eat to improve heart and overall health. Access it online here:  http://www.tallahassee.com/story/life/wellness/heart-month/2018/02/21/love-your-heart-feed-your-body-healthy-fare-ward-off-heart-disease/356615002/ Don’t miss my French Onion Zoodle Bake Recipe. If you haven’t heard of “zoodles” or haven’t tried them yet,…

In case you missed my contribution to the December/January Tallahassee Woman magazine, here is the article with some easy but really delicious meals to add to your home cooking repertoire! Cooking delicious food at home is one of the best ways to eat well and get healthy, and is one of the most important things…

Eating at home more often is one of the best things you can do if you are trying to eat better in the New Year.  Having a plan can make eating at home easy. I have a meal planning toolkit I provide for clients to help them organize their approach and make the whole process…

2018 is officially here!  With the New Year always comes big plans for many of us to lose those extra pounds and live well once and for all.  Here are some tips and ideas for a better, more sustainable approach to doing just that. Avoid All or Nothing Thinking We’ve been here before.  Year after…

Check out my article on nutrition and lifestyle tips to prevent breast cancer in today’s Tallahassee Democrat.   http://www.tallahassee.com/story/life/food/2017/10/18/take-control-your-breast-cancer-risks-plant-based-diet/773199001/