I recently flew to NYC to visit my wonderful friends and of course buy a materialistic good that I definitely do not need (but the bag is so cute!). I flew on Jet Blue and got stuck in the JFK airport with a 3 hour delay. Gotta love the San Francisco fog! Once I accepted … Read more →

Allure just used me for a recent article on Beauty Foods. Check it out! Let your skin glow for the holidays!! http://www.allure.com/beauty/blogs/reporter/

I was recently quoted in a article by Mark Davis, a fellow trainer at The San Francisco Bay Club. Mark has lost weight and kept it off–he learned there is no quick fix. It takes changing your behavior and creating change that is sustainable and realistic. Mark succeeded and uses triathlons to stay motivated and … Read more →

I was just quoted in a recent article about adding spices to foods. No calories and tons of flavor. There a bunch of yummy recipes in the article too. Enjoy! http://www.neamb.com/home/1215_4508.htm

Last night I saw the movie Julie and Julia–I know I know it has been out for months. Bear with me! I am little slow with pop culture sometimes. Anyways, it was such a wonderful film because it emphasized the beautiful relationship one can have with food. Now, don’t get me wrong. Julie and Julia … Read more →

On Tuesday I went to a fantastic lecture about Genetically Modified Organisms or GMOs. The Center for Food Safety was present to discuss what a GMO is, the harm they are doing to our food supply and recent legislation. It is important to learn what you are eating–gaining awareness about the food you eat and … Read more →

Remember–eat every 3-4 hours to keep your hunger under control. Your metabolism will increase and you will feel so much better. Keep it simple–get some protein and carb and you are good to go. Enjoy! Some snack ideas:· Stuff a whole-grain pita pocket with skim ricotta cheese and Granny Smith apple slices. Add a dash … Read more →

I have asked my dear friend and fellow RD Jessica Maillet to be a guest blogger. Jess and I did our internship together at UCSF Medical Center and I watched her fall in love with the food of San Francisco. Her eyes light up when you talk about the farmer’s market. She is doing wonderful … Read more →

Just because a food is healthy for you does not mean you can it unlimited amounts of it. Hate to be so blunt with you but that is the way it is. Yes, olive oil, nuts and avocados are all sources of “good” fats but if you eat too much of them you will gain … Read more →

Kidfriendlysf.com is fantastic resource for parents and kids. My fabulous sister in law started the site with the intention of highlighting places in beautiful San Francisco and the bay area that are not only fun for kids but was also kid friendly. There are some adorable photos of my niece Coco too—Check it out!