It’s every kid’s dream. To “get candy,” as Jerry Seinfeld explains. Last weekend I attended my friend’s adoption party. It was quite a production, to say the least, and for good reason. Alysa and her husband had tried to adopt a baby for nearly two years...

Registered dietitian and culinary expert Michelle Dudash reveals her tips on gleaning health benefits from herbs and spices. Want to ward off cancer, heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s? Dudash provides suggestions for eating and storing herbs and spices, recommended quantities, and how easily they can be included in your diet. Read...

It’s interesting to reflect on how my approach to an expo hall has evolved. As a college student, I felt compelled to visit each and every vendor, which left me feeling nauseous and ready for a nap. These days I plan my time well...

September tends to be one of the busiest months of my year, filled with food writer and registered dietitian conferences on top of my duties as a nutrition spokesperson. For the past few days I’ve been in San Diego at the American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition...

Since my message as a nutrition writer, media nutritionist, and recipe developer reaches a large audience, you might think I was constantly surrounded by people. On the contrary, I work independently planning and preparing in my office the majority of time. This is the main reason I make...

Let’s first tie up a few loose ends before getting into the shopping haul. Subscriber-Only Giveaway Winner Announced! Congratulations to Kellie for commenting on my egg poacher post and being the randomly chosen winner! The Freezer Challenge ended right before I left for The Greenbrier. Am I...

I have an insatiable desire for Mexican food. The chips and guacamole. The smoky, sultry seasonings. The oozing melted cheese. But it can weigh you down if you opt for enchiladas and chiles rellenos all the time. I work taco salad into my menu...

Over Labor Day weekend I took full advantage of Steve keeping Scarlet while I went to my workout and shopped afterwards. I splurged and drove the extra 15 minutes to Sprouts Farmers Market, a grocery store with locations sprinkled throughout California, Arizona, Colorado, and...

People frequently tell me that they’ve been working out diligently, eating well and experienced a substantial weight loss for the first few months. But then subsequently their body weight or waistline measurement wouldn’t budge. Many times we discover that the explanation is that they continued with...

It’s that time of year again – back-to-school! While the kids may be out of your hair at home, they still need lunches and snacks to keep them energized and primed for learning. Here are some ideas the whole family will enjoy. Make-Ahead Smoothie Smoothies can...