Sponsored post Whether you’re amusement park-bound with the family this summer, lounging on the sun-soaked beach, or heading to grandma’s house at the lake, there are foods and strategies to conquer common summer vacation woes. 1. How to prevent fatigue and sluggishness caused by dehydration Don’t...

One day recently I had an intense craving for a summer fruit cobbler. An abundance of figs in my fridge proved the inspiration for the base I created for this easy-going dessert. This time of year, fig trees are going bonkers, producing buckets of...

How to Cook Tepary Beans I recently discovered tepary beans – the only legume native to Arizona, from the Southern region – while attending the Arizona Farmer + Chef Connection. Tepary beans commonly come in brown and white varieties and one serving boasts 9 grams...

There are 100 ways to cook an egg, so the saying goes. And here’s one to add to your clean eating recipe repertoire. Loaded with a rainbow of vegetables, this recipe can really be enjoyed for any meal. Sop up all of the juicy...

Which Fats are Good for You? Sponsored The misconception that fat is “bad” kills my soul a little every time I hear it because it is so not true. While we should limit saturated fat and avoid added trans fats at all costs, foods containing “good” fats offer a...

What to Do with Leftover Salmon and Corn Now that summer is in full swing, I buy fresh wild Alaskan salmon regularly, since it’s abundant in peak season and often on sale. When my husband travels to the big box retailer, we take advantage of...

There are two ways of doing things in the kitchen: the restaurant chef’s way and the easy way. When I cooked at the five-star Mary Elaine’s, I was in charge of the artichokes, trimming them by the case. First I cut off all of...

You think BBQ, you think fun in the sun, but there are dangers (chemical, bacteriological and nutritional) lurking around your backyard bash that can be fixed with just a few tiny tweaks. Make this your healthiest summer yet! I recently appeared on ABC 7 LA Eye...

Michelle provides clean eating tips for each trimester, and a recipe.

Michelle Dudash talks with Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine about second trimester super foods, focusing on iron. Choosing heme iron sources, like red meat, and pairing non-heme sources, like black beans, with vitamin C can prevent premature deliveries and low birth weights. Find the article here: Superfoods: Eating...