In this season of life, convenience is key. And, healthy convenience feels like a golden ticket! These healthy fast casual spots are a game-changer during a week when I don't want to eat what I've cooked or my fridge has gotten a little too scarce. Whoops! Five Best Healthy Fast Casuals ...
A Dietitian’s Dallas Dining Guide; BBQ + Tex-Mex
As a Pacific Northwest-er turned Texan, you can only imagine my shock when I discovered the difference in the fish tacos. If you don't want it deep-fried and covered in creamy slaw, speak up! That first year was a big learning curve. Queso, taquitos, catfish; Texas cuisine is it's own genre for a ...
A Dietitian’s Guide to Dallas Dining – Salads & Health Foods
As a Registered Dietitian, everyone just assumes I'm going to order the salad with grilled chicken because that's what's "healthiest" on the menu. That is NOT the case. While yes, I enjoy eating salads and grilled chicken, I also enjoy branching out and trying new things! A green goddess salad? ...
Mom’s Health Update: Part 3
Hello from the air - I'm flying to meet mom at the SeaTac before we head to round 8 of low dose metronomic chemotherapy with Dr Naixi (Nick) Chen at Seattle Integrative Cancer Care Center. My last update was 8 weeks ago, and it feels like there's been a lot of good in the last 8 weeks. This is a ...
A Dietitian’s Guide to Dallas Dining; Date Night
Dietitians dine out, even for date night! Just a PSA; don't starve yourself for dinner tonight. Seriously. The first goal of date night is enjoying the whole day that leads up to it. Not just a few hours of luxurious gluttonous eating. Starving yourself will lead to overeating. Let's try to avoid ...