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Carrot Ribbon Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

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Recipes

No more boring salads! If you’re looking for a fun way to spice up your salad game, try this fun and simple carrot ribbon salad that I have started making on repeat for my private clients. Plus, it stores well in the fridge even if it’s pre-dressed. In fact, it actually gets better with time […]

Registered Dietitian taking virtual session with nutrition client

I’m an Intuitive Eating RD and THIS is Why I Hate Cheat Meals

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Health, Nutrition

It’s time to abolish the notion of cheat meals once and for all. Although it’s become common in the world of diet culture, a cheat meal has no place in anyone’s diet – or vocabulary.  As a registered dietitian I have seen many clients holding onto the idea of a cheat meal as a way […]

Swiss Chard With Pickled Strawberry & Shallot Vinaigrette

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Ingredients: For the dressing – For the salad – Directions:

Spinach Risotto with Pistachio-Crusted Scallops

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Recipes

When people ask me what my favorite thing to cook is, I usually will tell them risotto. There’s a million flavor combinations to try, and call me crazy, but I actually love the act of standing over the pot of food that I’m cooking. So if you don’t love to babysit your food, this might […]

Cooking for a better relationship with food

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Health

I’ve thought about the connection between cooking and disordered eating for years. I’ve always been enamored with all things food – the way it brings people together, the endless and exciting combinations of ingredients to try, and the sense of pride and accomplishment after creating a meal. Encouraging home cooking and creativity in the kitchen […]

Mushroom and Walnut Agnolotti

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Recipes

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Quick tips for optimal gut health

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Health, Nutrition

Key tips to optimize gut health through food.

Pumpkin Soup with crispy sage & crumbled bacon

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Recipes

The easiest pumpkin soup to nourish your body & soul.

Butternut Squash Risotto with Crispy Sage

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Recipes

Perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in.

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I'm a dietitian, cook, and writer in New York City with a mission to spread the joy of food and eating, and empower others to live healthier and more delicious lives. I'll post on the blog to share some of my favorite recipes as well as fun and approachable nutrition tips and tricks. 

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