Product Reviews (Swag Policy, Disclosure Policy) As a food and nutrition expert, I regularly mention food products that I’ve tried and think my readers will like. Some items I buy or try while out and about, while others may be free samples. If you want me...

With flowers budding, weeds popping, and the temperature rising, spring is here, leaving people inspired to clean out garages, closets, and the kitchen! nutrition expert and chef Michelle Dudash explains how to give your kitchen a healthy food makeover. Be Ruthless Remember, if it’s not in...

Natural and golden raisins add perfect balance to this spicy chicken salad. Recipe courtesy of loveyourraisins.com. Serves: 10 INGREDIENTS: 3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in and skin-on* Olive oil, as needed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; to taste 1-1/2 cup low calorie, low sodium mayonnaise 1/3 cup dry white wine 1/4...

I’m Michelle Dudash, writer of this blog, a classically trained chef and registered dietitian obsessed with food. How do these backgrounds happily co-exist, you ask? (Click here for my full-on, fancy schmancy bio.) I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin where food played...

Whole milk and cornstarch replace the traditional half and half creamer, resulting in a lighter, custardy quiche. Corn oil replaces the butter in the crust. Leeks, asparagus, and tomatoes make this the perfect main dish for Easter brunch, Mother’s Day breakfast in bed, or...

Add a tropical accent to a favorite brunch offering. These are perfect for Easter. Recipe and photo courtesy of the National Mango Board. Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Makes 12 servings. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 cup softened butter, divided* 1 large ripe...

Need help with some make ahead kid-friendly breakfasts? Studies show that kids who eat breakfast learn better, do better on standardized tests, and are less likely to have behavioral problems at school. Yet, a recent study(1) found that nearly 60% of parents admit their...

Michelle shares the surprising health benefits of a barbecue favorite.

Michelle shares two simple recipes for great tasting, and great for you food.

These tomato look-alikes offer many health benefits, and can be a nice addition to anyone's diet.