Benicia Book Signing

I will be at the Benicia Bay Company gift store celebrating Benicia in Bloom while giving out samples from “Livin’ Lean with Trader Joe’s” and signing copies from 1-3 PM this coming Sunday, April 1. Come by and say “hello” if you are in the area or come...

Upcoming Book Signings ...

Everyone I speak with who has tried the recipes in my new book, Livin’ Lean with Trader Joe’s is so excited about them and so grateful to have them. What fun!! I will be signing books and offering samples of recipes at three upcoming events in the next couple of weeks. I...

Fish Tacos with Marinat...

Trader Joe’s used to carry marinated mahi mahi that made this dish super easy. They hope to have it back into our local stores soon according to those I spoke with at my local TJ’s. Meanwhile, I made up my own marinade and it is delicious! I took several  packages of mahi...

Insulin Resistance, Low...

Many of my weight management clients have a condition called “insulin resistance” and must lower the amount of carbohydrates they are eating to lower their blood sugar as well as to lose weight. When helping them to plan their meals and snacks, I advise them to begin with a protein...

Gluten-free Snacks-100 ...

Gluten-free Snacks – 100 Calories or Under Snacking can be a very important part of keeping your blood sugar under control and hunger at bay when reducing calories. Here is a list of higher-protein, gluten-free snacks that have 100 calories or less. Find more great gluten-free ideas...

Volumetrics Diet

I just read a very good article on volume eating or “volumetrics” today in Center for Science in the Public Interest’s Health Letter, www.cspinet.org. The article featured an interview with author Barbara Rolls, author of The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet. To summarize, ...