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Eggs 101

Eggs 101

As a dietitian, I get a lot of questions about eggs.  Is it ok to have an egg a day? Are brown eggs healthier than white eggs ? Eggs are moving up the health chain. What was once thought to be a no no is…

Stacked Beet Salad with Arugula

Stacked Beet Salad with Arugula

Happy October my friends! Where did September go? I love the transition from summer to fall. I am ecstatic that the farmer’s markets are now flooded with all my favorite foods such as squash, pumpkins, beets, carrots, apples, and pears. Eating seasonal foods at their…

Our One A Day Treat Rule

Our One A Day Treat Rule

In our house, we have a “one treat a day rule” where we will indulge in a little treat. You must be thinking what kind of a dietitian let’s her kid have treats on a daily basis. It’s not as bad as you think, I…

Refreshing Watermelon and Feta Salad

Refreshing Watermelon and Feta Salad

It’s been a hot summer here on the west coast and my family and I have tried to make the best of these long summer days by using the BBQ more and making lots of salads. No one likes firing up the oven on these hot…

Lemon Arugula Pesto

Lemon Arugula Pesto

Miss E and I planted our first garden this year. We planted arugula, beets, lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, strawberries, and herbs. Arugula is one of my favorite greens. I love it in salads, pizza, pasta, and love making arugula pesto. The combination of pepper and lemon…