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 b...

I am 50% Italian and 100% dietitian, so it’s always one of my goals to integrate my favorite italian foods into a healthy lifestyle! Extra Virgin Olive Oil aka EVOO is a staple in many people’s kitchens for a good reason, it’s got heart healthy fats, it’s versatile and it adds delicious flavor, but ...

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 ju...

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 with just a fe...

​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 carb" lifestyle!...

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 beauty-boosting...

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 on ...

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 of t...