Butternut squash and oranges breathe new life into this Butternut Squash-Orange Pie with Coconut Whipped Cream I created for Food Network’s Healthy Eats Blog. The natural sweetness of the squash and orange replace up to one third of added sugar, and plant-based coconut oil stands...

We are officially one week out from Thanksgiving! Whether you’re hosting for the first time, or are a seasoned pro, the Thanksgiving Playbook in my latest newsletter has everything you need, from my full menu to printable grocery list and timeline! Get My Free Clean Eating Grocery...

’Tis the season for turkey and cranberries. So why not package them into one tasty bundle? My 5-Ingredient Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce take less than 30 minutes to make from start to finish–perfect for an easy holiday party appetizer or a midweek family...

Last month I went to Nashville for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE), among 10,000 other dietitians. It’s the largest of its kind in the world. This is where the leading food companies reveal their new products...

Recently the World Health Organization released a report about processed meat being linked to cancer in humans. I share my thoughts on the subject with Arizona Midday. Should we give up these foods entirely? If you enjoy bacon, hot dogs, salami, bologna, beef jerky—basically any cured red...

  The countdown is on for Halloween. I have been brewing up pumpkin recipes that are oh-so-memorable. Before you indulge in your favorite candies (okay, mine are Almond Joy, chocolate peanut butter cups, and Twix), fill yourself up with a hearty meal. Have a safe, happy...

What a Chef Nutritionist Serves at Her Football Watch Party When She Has No Time to Cook Post sponsored by Sabra. Written 100% by me. Confession: I get more excited about football party food than the actual game. I love having people over to watch the...

How to Get Started with Eating Clean Even When You’re Really Busy With work, school, kids, some spark of a social life, and, oh, that thing that’s good for us, called “exercise,” thinking about eating clean and planning healthy meals can easily be put off until...

Substituting young green soybeans for chickpeas offers a refreshing variation from the usual hummus. Scarlet loves this Lemon Cilantro Edamame Hummus so much, she asks for seconds! The soybeans in this dip are an excellent form of complete vegan protein–perfect for a dip, but...

The game-watching, tailgating and fall festival weather begs for hearty meals. So often these events revolve around greasy, heavy foods, but they don’t have to! A bowl of piping-hot chili is always a crowd-pleaser, and is packed with high-quality protein. The 5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Chili I created for FoodNetwork.com’s...