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mediterranean grain salad with grilled halloumi and fresh herbs
This grain salad is well-balanced and delicious. Make it on Sunday for a week of easy grab-and-go lunches or pack it for a picnic with friends. Either way, you won’t regret it!
the best salad i’ve ever had
The crunch from the endive. The bitterness from the radicchio. The char from the burnt croutons. The pop from the fresh lemon. It’s a salad that demands your attention. But in a polite and confident way. Because it really doesn’t need to do much to get it.
overnight oats recipe with yogurt
Overnight oats have been a staple in my diet for years. They’re like chicken – a blank slate awaiting seasonal fruit and spices. I can prep them in batches, and they’re ready for me when I’m rushing out the door in the morning.
is batch cooking for you?
Are you overworked and pressed for time? Do you want to eat well, but aren't sure what that really looks like? Or, maybe the idea of making dinner after a 10-hour day leads you straight to take-out? If you answered yes to any of the questions above or if you simply want to find a sustainable way to eat and live — batch cooking is for you.
how to stay active when you work all day
Leading a healthy life does not solely depend on spending an hour at the gym each day. Yes, it is important to sweat once a day, but we often get caught up in this idea that exercise can only happen at the gym. And, let's face it - some days we just can't make it. So, what can you do to remain active when you work all day?
how to create a healthy mediterranean diet plate
The Mediterranean diet is known for providing preventative health properties like lowering cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk. It also reduces blood pressure, improves brain health, and promotes longevity! This post will provide you with ideas for how to build a healthy Mediterranean plate.
i spent 15 months living in italy — here's what i learned
In Italy, food is love. It’s a way to nourish and build community. It’s a way to communicate and preserve tradition. Here are a collection of notes from a dietitian in Rome.
ingredient highlight: figs
They pair so nicely with many other foods I enjoy, like cheese, prosciutto, chocolate, and chia pudding. They’re also great on a snack board and served with wine or eaten alone. In my opinion, you really can’t go wrong with a juicy and sweet fresh, in-season fig. And, best of all, they’re a nutrient powerhouse!
7 tips for a great morning
Over the years I've fine-tuned my morning routine to go from hitting the snooze button 3 times and rushing out the door to slowly waking, letting the light in, and embracing the day to come. Here's how I start my day …
what you eat series: breakfast
I often write about how you eat. But today’s post is a bit different – it’s going to focus on what you eat. It’s the start of the What You Eat series; a collection of posts to show you healthy eating can be practical, simple, and delicious. Today, we’ll kick off the series with breakfast – the most important meal of the day.
are you a busy professional? here are 3 tips to help you eat better
Shifting your habits, specifically your eating habits, can be overwhelming and intimidating. On top of that, there are thousands of tips and tools that could be of benefit to you – but frankly, the offering is daunting and confusing, to say the least. So what do you do? Where do you begin?
yogurt, berry, and muesli parfait
A refreshing and slightly sweet yogurt bowl that’s perfect for the season.
a day in rome
This guide won’t take you to the Colosseum or St. Peter’s Basilica … but it will take you to some of the best-kept secrets in the city. I’m not a tour guide, but I know food — well. So spend a day with me and we’ll walk some of the less known streets of the Eternal City. Let’s eat (and drink) well together.
intuitive eating: what it is and what it isn't
If you’ve been following the buzz around diet culture lately you’re sure to have seen what appears to be a new approach to diet and consumption. Intuitive eating.
dietitian podcast on 52 Week meal preparation for 2021
In a recent interview with Virginie, host of the What Gets You Cooking? podcast, I discussed just that. I also shared some practical tips, discussed the theory behind 52 Weeks, and, of course, talked about Italy.