USA Today recently came out with an alarming article on coconut oil. Now, everyone is asking me…Is coconut oil good or bad? First let me make it known that my family consumes coconut oil on a daily basis and I truly believe that we are not at risk for heart disease or cancer. As a […]
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Best Salad Dressings at the Store
Lots of people try to be healthier by eating more salads but then they ruin it by adding crappy dressing. And believe me…90% of the dressings sold at stores are unhealthy. Many contain cheap oils, too much sugar, and yucky additives. After in depth research and listening to my client’s preferences, I have found the […]
Best Kind Bars (5 Grams of Sugar or Less)
During the busy day, you may need something quick to hold you over. Kind Bars are readily available at most supermarkets. Not all Kind Bars are created equal. I’ve dome the research and here are the Kind Bars lowest in sugar (5 grams or less) and do not have soy. Kind Bars Dark Chocolate Nuts […]
Simple Low Sugar Trail Mix
We all love trail mix when we are having a busy day. However it is hard to find a quality trail mix that is not packed with sugar galore. Make sure to read ingredients and monitor sugar grams – aim for <7 g of sugar/serving. Ideally, you can easily make your own. Batch of Low […]
College Food Hacks
Some of my clients tell me how difficult it can be finding healthy options when being a busy college student. It can be hard to find healthier options that are affordable and easy to prepare. Instead of buying McD’s and drinking a couple of beers whenever you get HANGRY, focus on eating more frequently and […]
My Favorite Crackers
When shopping for clean and nutrient dense crackers, it’s difficult to choose the best options. Many people love Ritz crackers. It’s essential to read ingredients because you’ll learn that Ritz crackers contains partially hydrogenated oil and high fructose corn syrup! Even crackers that claim to be “healthy,” like Wheat Thins and Wheatables contain high fructose […]
Plain Water Alternatives
Sick of plain old water? Many clients tell me that they don’t enjoy the taste of water because it’s flavorless. Sorry to break it to you…a healthy metabolism needs at least 8 cups of water a day! Unfortunately, most flavored waters on the market are bad for you. Here are two popular drinks that my […]
Acai Bowls and Hidden Sugar
There is a huge difference between homemade acai bowls and restaurant prepared acai bowls. For example, Jamba Juice makes acai bowls packed with honey, fruits, and sweetened soymilk. These ingredients sound healthy until you learn that one serving contains 67 grams of sugar and 99 grams of carbohydrates! That is a blood sugar crash waiting […]
Is the Keto Diet Good For You?
People always ask me, “What is your opinion on the Ketogenic Diet?” and “What is a Keto Diet”. Here is a simple explanation: When eating a high fat and low carb keto diet, the body is forced into a process called ketosis to use fat (avocado, eggs, grass fed beef) for energy instead of carbohydrates […]
Packable Snack List
I am on the Space Coast Dragon Boat Team. When participating in a festival, it is an all day event and it is essential to pack lots of food to maintain my energy. As the team nutritionist, many of my teammates have asked me for healthy packable snack ideas. Hope you all find my list helpful to […]
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Tags: Eating Out Tips, Kid's Menu, Menu Plans, snack, snack list
