Healthy Habits

New recipes coming!! Just made Hearts of Palm “Calamari”. Air-fried, no flour or gluten, and absolutely delicious! Check out my recipes every other Friday on Facebook

Yes pizza can be part of a well balanced nutrient dense diet. Just make sure toppings choice are antioxidant rich ( 3 bright colors per pizza)

A lunch to brighten your mood?? Yes! When it’s filled with probiotics, fiber, low sugar, and antioxidant rich foods! Sign up for Thursdays lecture to learn more

Our gut and our brain are so connected that what we eat truly effects how we feel! Anxiety, depression?? Learn how to change your diet and change your mental health. Join me this Thursday at noon in person or online. Register at https://bit.ly/3TwVhs7 or use the link in my bio

One of the most common questions I’m asked. What are your thoughts?? Research posted tomorrow.

Todays lecture seems to have a link issue. For anyone joining at noon here is the link. Will be a great lecture on cancer myth vs fact from soy to sugar to plastics

Working on a cold cantaloupe ginger soup this morning 💕

Dinner leftovers make the best nutrient dense lunches! Leftover squash and any leftover protein make a perfect kale Cesar salad the next day

Cottage cheese was my grandma’s favorite “diet” food. And yes studies have shown it can help you lose weight, cottage cheese is an amazing nutrient dense food that does so much more! A complete protein source, cottage cheese has more protein than Greek yogurt. It also is an excellent source of calcium and phosphorus for your bone health. A great breakfast or snack or post exercise recovery when paired with fresh or frozen fruit 🍎 🫐🍓

New Year’s resolution: Your first meal of the day should be filled with antioxidant rich fruits and disease fighting superfoods like Chia or Flax. New great easy and delicious product I found at Trader Joe’s that is ready fast and starts your day nutrient dense!

Eat the Rainbow. 2-3 colors at every meal

Before the holiday eating begins start your morning with nutrient dense disease fighting foods. Yogurt parfait made with Icelandic high protein yogurt, cancer fighting pomegranate seeds and heart healthy ancient grains granola

Great meatless yet filling lunch, smashed chickpea salad! One can chickpeas drained, 1/2 ripe avocado, 1-2 T chopped celery and/or red onions, fresh dill, a squeeze of lemon and salt and pepper. Also great with a dash or turmeric. Enjoy!!

My next free lecture is this Tuesday! Learn how to make easy recipe ingredient swaps for guiltless delicious disease fighting holiday food. Register online or by phone. DM with any questions 🦃🍽️

Find places to eat that can be quick and nutritious in your city so you have “go to “ places when you are running around all day. This knowledge prevents the hangry fast food or candy/doughnut stop.

Sweet tooth but putting health as a top priority? Dark chocolate “almond joy” bark uses 1 cup of 70% cacao dark chocolate, almonds and a little coconut to sweeten your day but at the same time continue fighting for your health!

5 min lunch that is filled with cancer fighting omega-3 and Sulforaphane! Follow package directions on shaved brussel sprouts and just add a squeeze of lime to the salmon. Also a great post candy refresher👻

Easy flax based pancake mix the whole family will love!

Perfect Fall disease fighting 🧇 🎃Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, lignins, Vitamin C, protein, fiber, and calcium

Free virtual lecture on fighting breast cancer with integrative nutrition this Thursday! Sign up with QR link on flyer.

Excited to try all the amazing superfood elixirs that arrived in my Super Greens Box.

For a nutrient dense meal split your plate into 1/4’s. Make one half bright colored fruit ms and veggies, 1/4 protein and 1/4 whole grain carbs. Fit in some calcium and Vitamin D rich foods as a drink on the side or cheese on your plate.

It’s pumpkin season which means more than Pumpkin Spiced Lattes😎 Harness the nutritional power of the season with a probiotic, omega-3 rich breakfast or snack. The addition of pumpkin pie spice gives a huge antioxidant boost to your meal. 🎃

It’s time to create some holiday recipes💕

One of my favorite things about my job is taking recipes and making them supercharged with healthier nutrient dense ingredients. As I’m working ahead on holiday cookie party recipes these amazing cookies are gluten and egg free, filled with healthy omega-3 fatty acids and many vitamins and minerals. All while satisfying your chocolate cravings. Check out my weekly recipes on Sentara Brock Cancer Center’s page every Friday. 💕

Beyond Cancer Event begins at 10 am at the Westin Towne Center. Come learn how to Fight with Food!