Cannolis & Carrots Blog

Note: I originally contributed to and was quoted in the the article "Wine Belly: Fact or Fiction" by Lindsay Tigar which appeared on the Sunday Edit, which can be read here. Just bringing this topic to the surface again as we enter Summer Kick-Off Weekend!

What is a wine belly?

Wine Belly could...

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

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...

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...

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...

I recently crafted the perfect holiday cocktail for those of us who love our bubbly drinks but also want a festive splash of mint and berries AND also want the majorly major bonus of added hydration (because ain't nobody got time to be hungover during the holidays!) #sponsored #zeviapartner Check...

A recurrent theme that I have come across in my years as a dietitian is clients telling me they are making a conscience effort to minimize starch portions on their plate and maximize vegetable portions, but they still aren’t seeing results in their weight loss or diabetes maintenance...

FALL IS HERE, and with fall comes PUMPKINS! You might be familiar with carving these big bright orange gems during the fall season into a multitude of decorative designs and faces, but what if I told you that THEY could carve YOU into a healthier version of yourself? Whether it’s Charlie...