They may feel totally “80’s” but I bet they have more uses than you’ve considered. They have an awesome crunch, are gluten-free, and are low in calories. Avocado toast on a rice cake? Yum, pass the sea salt, please! Lox & cream cheese? It’s one way to avoid the NYC bagel calorie bombs I recently spoke of. And easy alternative …
Is Deli Meat Good or Bad for You?
I’m a registered dietitian living and working in New York City. A lot of people ask me if deli meat is a healthy food to incorporate. I said that it is but I prefer for you to get organic. When you have organic there are no added nitrates. Nitrates have been shown to be carcinogenic, that means that they can …
Coffee is Healthy – Just Know This…
One of my core beliefs is that eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard. For example, I get asked all the time “Is coffee healthy”? YES: Coffee is the leading source of antioxidants. Where people go “wrong” is with the creamers, sugars/syrups, alternative “healthy” milks, and artificial sweeteners. My go-to coffee order? Black coffee. Need some milk? Keep it organic …
What To Know About Bananas
Please don’t fear bananas! 🍌🍌🍌🍌 I regularly am asked by clients “Can I eat bananas?” My answer: YES! They can absolutely be part of a balanced diet. And did you know, bananas are powerful de-bloaters thanks to their high potassium levels! The trick with bananas is knowing that a portion size is, in fact, only half a banana and that …
The Truth About Bagels
NYC bagels 🥯, bagels at a family brunch—the bagels that you really want to eat!—are actually equivalent to five or six slices of bread 🍞 🤯🍞🤯🍞🤯🍞🤯🍞 When was the last time you sat down to eat five or six slices of toast at a meal? Probably never. But some of us will mindlessly eat a bagel or two because they’re …
The Right Way to Take Apple Cider Vinegar!
I saw a knowledgeable fitness influencer—whom I love—suggest apple cider vinegar shots. Yes, I said shots…And I cringed. So should we talk about Apple Cider Vinegar? Because when you don’t dilute your apple cider vinegar, you avoid health benefits and end up burning your throat or feelings of heartburn/reflux. No, thank you! One of the reasons I’m so passionate about …
Mom and Registered Dietitian Grocery Haul
How I restocked my fridge now that my kids are back from sleep away camp! Reintroducing them to fresh fruits and veggies is my main priority! Keeping quick and healthy breakfasts on hand and healthy snacks available are key. 🫐 farmers market haul: for salads, smoothies and side dishes. They eat it if it’s there for them.🥣 yogurt for quick …
Healthy Snacks for Back to Fall
Hate to be a Debbie Downer but the end of summer means back to work and/or school. I look at this as the perfect time to tighten up your routines, healthy habits, and nutrition! Like a “Pre-New Year” resolution. So let’s talk about healthy snacking! Packing the right snacks can truly level up your health, energy, and focus! When I …
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Cookbook “my father’s daughter” is one of my favorite cookbooks!
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Cookbook “my father’s daughter” is one of my favorite cookbooks! Gwyneth Paltrow is in the news for renting her guesthouse via Airbnb, but what I want to know is: Will the refrigerator and pantry be stocked with her favorite ingredients/items? (If so, count me in!) Her personal diet may be controversial, but Gwyneth Paltrow’s cookbook “my father’s daughter” …
Our 1-Day Mid-Summer Detox Plan
Summertime is the best time – traveling or not – you still feel those vacation vibes which often means more socializing, extra Rose, later dinners, decadent travel meals, and ice cream of course. Cheers to that! I myself have just returned from a two-week-long European vacation which means I’m currently taking a few days to reboot – eating clean, going …