Cannolis & Carrots Blog

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...

The Scoop on Maca

Maca is referred to as an adaptogenic plant** – a plant which increases the body’s resistance to psychological, physical and chemical stressors without over-influencing the body.

Researchers suggest* that Maca strengthens the body’s ability to not only maintain...

Turmeric has been referred to as the “spice of life” and has become quite the celebrity in the health world, landing many lead roles in our diets!

But why?

Probably because this powerful spice has at least 6000 years of documented history as a medicinal agent (*); making turmeric the...

Superfoods that are packed with nutrients can be an excellent addition to our diet to promote our overall nutrition, health and well-being! Most superfoods are rich in antioxidants which may prevent or delay the “wear and tear” and damage of cells in the body. Superfoods can also...