Sugar Cravings

Many of my clients have had a battle with sugar cravings. Some of them have been successful with decreasing the cravings by making sure they have more protein in their diet so that their blood sugar stays level; others have substituted crunchy vegetables or fruit and others have allowed...

Sweet Potato Peanut Dip

I have loved the combination of sweet potatoes and peanuts since first tasting the Three P Soup (sweet potato, pumpkin and peanut) from Jane Brody’s Good Food Gourmet. I had some cooked sweet potato, TJ’s Satay Peanut Sauce and Asian Style Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette and thought...

Kaiser Walnut Creek Med...

I’m excited to announce that both “Quick and Healthy Meals from Trader Joe’s” and “Livin’ Lean with Trader Joe’s” are available at Kaiser Walnut Creek Medical Center’s Gift Store! I see lots of Kaiser employees shopping at Trader...

Kumquat Salsa

Kumquats are in season! I had my first one last year from my friend’s tree in San Diego and I really like their tart yet sweet flavor. I mostly use them by slicing them and adding them to green salads and using a mustard vinaigrette dressing or I just pop them in my mouth –...

Menu Planning for Weigh...

Planning your menu at least a couple of days ahead of time is a great way to avoid an impulsive stop at a fast-food restaurant or making something at home that is familiar (or  not) but may be high in calories as well as save you money! I was at my local Trader Joe’s today and...

Easter Brunch Broccoli ...

  If you like crunchy salads, this one is a winner. My friend, Hester, brought this to a  book club meeting and we all asked for the recipe. After checking online, I see that it is from Cooking Light and I have made some adaptations. I lowered the amount of sugar from 2 1/2...