Recently I was talking with a close friend who has diabetes. I asked him 'what is your biggest struggle when it comes to managing your blood sugar?' You know what he told me? 'Lori, I'm a HUGE fan of Italian food. I love pizza...it's by far my … [Read more...] about Pizza and Diabetes: A Winning Combo?
Lunch/Dinner
6 Low Carb Swaps for Super Bowl Sunday
Superbowl LI is right around the corner, and besides the half-time show, I have to say I really look forward to the food that goes along with it! With all the dips, chips, and treats, it’s no surprise that researchers at Cornell University discovered … [Read more...] about 6 Low Carb Swaps for Super Bowl Sunday
The Best Sweet Potato Fries Ever!
I've always liked sweet potatoes (I am from Tennessee, after all...I think it's a requirement!) However, since having my son, the sweet potato intake in our house has literally tripled because he looooooves sweet potatoes! They are always on my … [Read more...] about The Best Sweet Potato Fries Ever!
Move Over, Pumpkin! Top 5 Fall Fruits and Veggies (and how to eat them!)
This time of year, you don't have to look very hard to find pumpkin e v e r y w h e r e. Â And don't get me wrong, I love pumpkin! but there are some incredibly healthy foods tat also need their moment in the spotlight. Below is my top 10 … [Read more...] about Move Over, Pumpkin! Top 5 Fall Fruits and Veggies (and how to eat them!)
Pumpkin Spiced Pork Tenderloin
Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year! Growing up in Tennessee, I always looked forward to when the leaves would start to change colors because it was just so beautiful! Now living in Southern California, I still love when the temperature … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spiced Pork Tenderloin
5 Tips to Get Dinner Done in 15 Minutes (or less!)
Getting delicious, healthy meals on the table for you and your family can seem like such a daunting task, especially when you don’t have time to slave away in the kitchen for hours. Whether you are working that 9 to 5,  spend all your time running … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Get Dinner Done in 15 Minutes (or less!)