Cannolis & Carrots Blog

If you've ever Googled, “Is diet or exercise more important for weight loss?" you've probably come across this common phrase that weight loss consists of 80% diet and 20% exercise. But, is this really the case?

It’s no surprise that nutrition and exercise are both important parts of a...

Do you have trouble focusing on your work? Well you’re not alone. Whether you want to improve your nutrition during exam season or stay alert in your next business meeting, paying attention to what foods you’re eating can really pay off. 

Here are 5 foods that may help support...

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...

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...

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...