Cannolis & Carrots Blog

Watch this video for my tips on how to enjoy alcohol without wrecking your weight loss or maintenance goals! Remember to always drink responsibly!

A couple of weeks ago I was invited as a new brand partner to visit Sprouts HQ in Phoenix, Arizona! It was so great to learn all about Sprouts as I am a fairly new customer to Sprouts as they are new here in South Florida! Whether you are a nutrition enthusiast, into natural foods and products or...

Mozzarella sticks without marinara are like cannolis with no filling! Botticelli Marinara has a homemade taste and less sugar than most other marinaras on the market, so it gets 2 thumbs up from this dietitian. My delicious “Low Carb Mozzies with Marinara” come together quick and easy...

No better way to start out the day than with a breakfast of champions! Today I’m served up some breakfast tacos using Siete Foods tortillas! These are my favorite lately because they use almond and cassava flour rather than the usual wheat tortillas so they are great for my "lowish...

Happy April 1st!

This salad is the perfect way to welcome the second quarter of the year and the warm, spring months ahead (even if it's not warm yet where you live!) The healthy fats from the walnuts and the antioxidants from the pomegranate and leafy green veggies make this a true...

Traveling is a major part of life for many whether it be for business, pleasure or a combination of both. Sometimes the change in schedule and food choices can lead to discomforts like fatigue, bloat or weight gain! Maintaining your healthy lifestyle while traveling can help you feel great while...

We have all heard that we should be getting in more steps throughout the day and utilizing opportunities to be more active but many are not aware that there is a specific category of calories that everyone burns throughout the day called NEAT calories: Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis. Think...

Not only is this gorgeous-lookin’ meal jam packed with beauty and health boosting healthy fats and antioxidants galore, it’s also delish and makes for easy meal prepping! The honey citrus dressing works amazingly with the flavors of the grapes, kale and quinoa!

Recipe for Salmon with...

On Wednesdays we wear pink (yes I realize it’s Thursday!) and on weekends after Valentine’s day we eat Pink Pancakes! (Bc who really has their act together to make special pancakes on a weekday morning?)

I used @simplemills Almond Flour based Pancake and Waffle mix with an extra boost...

Sugar has been demonized quite a bit in the past couple of decades, and let’s face it, excess sugar in any diet can lead to a host of health problems including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and aside from health concerns can pack on unwanted “vanity pounds.” So we know better...