The average American now consumes 22 to 28 teaspoons of added sugar per day, which amounts to about 400 empty calories that few of us can afford. Excess calories lead to weight gain and increased disease risk. The American Heart Association recommends women limit...

Last month the American Heart Association certified pork tenderloin with its Heart-Check Mark, indicating that it is a heart-healthy choice in the meat aisle. America’s pork producers rolled out the red carpet for their leanest cut to celebrate it’s new accessory at the 2012...

Today I visited my friends at ABC15’s Sonoran Living and shared 10 Healthy Snacks for On-the-Go to get you through the holiday craze. Stephanie Sandoval the host is such a blast to work with Reach the article: Hungry? Nutrition Expert Shares 10 Healthy On-the-Go Snacks The...

Oh, how I’ve missed you all. It feels so good to allow the words to flow freely again. You could say that I’ve been a bit occupied. In the past few months I found out that a publisher was indeed interested in making my...

I know, we’re all busy, which is why it’s so important to plan ahead and keep a stash of healthy snacks on hand that are ready to grab within seconds. Check out some of my favorite snack recommendations in this article on Fitbie.com, as...

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...

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...

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...