Saag paneer (also known as palak paneer) has always been one of my favorite Indian dishes.  When I traveled to India to visit my husband’s family, the wonderful cooks there asked us  what we wanted to eat. My first choice was a no-brainer: saag paneer! It’s also the Indian  recipe I make most often at […]

Believe it or not, tofu CAN be part of Latin-inspired cuisine! As a dietitian and busy, Latina mom, I’m always on the lookout for ways to create meals that are nourishing, convenient and inspired by the cultural cuisine I grew up eating.  When I realized I could blend my love of [Argentine] empanadas with my […]

This refreshing edamame cucumber salad with Ginger Soynut Vinaigrette is a perfect choice for meal prep, light lunches, or as a versatile dish for any occasion. Made with edamame, soynut butter, and soybean oil, it offers fresh flavors and nutrient-packed ingredients, making healthy eating both simple and delicious.

This tempeh burrito bowl recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep for a busy week. It’s packed with fresh, flavorful ingredients like lime-cilantro rice, black beans, and creamy avocado. Plus, you get to customize it with toppings of your choice like shredded lettuce, guacamole, or crushed tortilla chips for a bowl tailored […]

Weeknight dinners can be tricky. And when you’re trying to keep them plant based, it can feel even more challenging! Growing up, we lived next door to an Italian family, and I vividly remember the excitement whenever their grandmother came to visit. She always brought over a tray of her homemade manicotti, and the smell […]

These Miso Glazed Air Fryer Salmon Bites are going to be your new favorite meal! They’re slightly sweet with that signature umami miso flavor and they pair perfectly with salads, rice bowls and wraps. Plus, they come together in 20 minutes from start to finish, making them the perfect weeknight meal the whole family will […]

Shop the perimeter of the grocery store, don’t eat processed foods, choose foods whose ingredients you can pronounce… we’ve all heard these food rules. But are these “rules” even helpful? This dietitian breaks it down and defines what processed foods are, the types of processed foods, and how processed foods can fit within a healthy […]

As a mom and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I’m always trying to think of creative ways to add a few more nutrients to my family’s meals. And let me tell you, that’s not always an easy task, but I’ve managed to come up with a couple of techniques. One of those techniques includes adding soy […]

Ah, August, the month all parents have been waiting for. While summer offers so many opportunities for family fun and making memories, it is nice to fall back into the routines of the school year that provide structure that many of us thrive on. As we move back into the rhythms of the school year, […]

Is soy good or bad for heart health? In this article, we will dive into what soy does in the body and what the research says about it.