So, I hear that you got started shutting down the "It is too expensive to eat well" excuse, after flying through those next actions from part 1 of this article and even had a little fun with the P's - plan, prep and package. Now, it is time to bring in "the king" to...
We’re moving together throughout 2017, from “Excuse-itarians” to “Do-ers”! One down (last month’s article tackled the excuse, “No time to exercise”), and 11 to go! Today, we begin a two part piece to address an all too common excuse, “It is too expensive to eat well!”...
Whether you made a laundry list of lofty New Year's resolutions or none at all, moving from "excuse-itarian" to "do-er" doesn't need to be complicated. Becoming a "do-er" simply means "do"ing something, and then doing it again and again. It doesn't take a lot of skill...
This article is a holiday gift that keeps on giving! Not only do you get to learn about one of my fabulous students, but you also get 4 recipes! Since lasagna has multiple layers you can make each of the 3 “supporting” recipes on their own and use them is a variety of...
Jacelyn Alvarez is one of my current nutrition students with the courage to change the world, as she leads by example and has already made a profound impact on someone VERY important in her life! In Jacelyn’s words… "My mother and I are really close. Always have been...
Why not experiment with a different breakfast option? Mornings can get pretty hectic and many people find this part of the day anything but fun, especially when it comes to food, whether they have kids or not. Valentina Bianchi, one of my students from Switzerland,...
A colleague at work sent me the following email a few months ago… "Hi Timaree, You probably have many examples of how people can benefit from a plant based diet, if so feel free to hit delete. I thought I should share my story because my doctor told me that a...
Jessica Potch, one of my students from Galt, CA, is a shining example of how contagious our actions and emotions can be. Jessy is such a positive force, genuinely making the world a better place by sharing her love of nutrition with those around her and inspiring them...
While most of us associate radiation exposure with having CT scans or x-rays done at either medical or dental visits, unless someone has an accident when they are away, vacation and radiation don’t seem to go together. However, if you are flying the friendly skies,...
With the warmer weather beginning to move in on a consistent basis and longer evenings with lots of outdoor activities planned, we need easy recipes to make ahead that don't heat up the kitchen! I love combining common ingredients that love you back into tasty dishes...
By Maggie Creamer / News-Sentinel Staff Writer - Bea Ahbeck/Photographer When nutritionist Timaree Hagenburger sat down to work on her first cookbook, her mind wandered from seasonal, fresh California cuisine, to the rich flavors of Italian cooking to enjoying dessert...
Vanessa Romo is a former CRC student of mine who has since transferred to CSU Sacramento to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nutrition. Not only does she love to learn about nutrition and apply that knowledge to the food choices she makes, but searching for healthy...
Dessert for breakfast… again! Sweet!!! My Dessert Nachos for Breakfast were a BIG hit, so now, it’s time for another delicious recipe that can be enjoyed at breakfast or as dessert! If you haven’t tried chia pudding, there’s no time like the present! These little...
Yippee! It is 2016!!! Time to celebrate with delicious food that loves us back! As I have written about before, greens and beans are well known for bringing good luck and prosperity for the New Year! So, let’s get started with a recipe that one of my NUTRI 300...
Mariah Chavez-Vasquez is back! I debuted our Cosumnes River College students’ culinary creativity in an August article featuring her recipe for Chocolate Horchata Nice Cream. When Mariah emailed me a picture of homemade tamales a few weeks ago, I knew that with the...
Ashley Mason is one of my WONDERFUL students at Cosumnes River College, with aspirations of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. She has worked at Tom's Books in downtown Lodi for the better part of four years, and in addition to school, she is doing a fabulous job as the...
“I can’t believe that is has been nearly 12 years,” I thought, as I wrote her my mother-in-law’s name on a sticker which read, “I am running in honor of _____” a few minutes before the start of a 5K run to raise money for local breast cancer research. Twelve years...
I had to add a quote from my beloved book The Foodie Bar Way to the beginning of this article: Instead of friends and families being divided over what to eat, The Foodie Bar™ Way is about being united. Bringing us together around the table to share one meal, with lots...
As the temperatures spike above 100 degrees, how does a cool, sweet treat sound? This is a wonderful story and easy recipe from Mariah Chavez-Vasquez, one of my former nutrition students from Cosumnes River College, and exemplifies my mantra, “Love the Food That Loves...
“Dessert Nachos for breakfast?! Seriously? This is awesome!” exclaimed my kids, as I prepared a gorgeous plate that not only tastes great, but will also fuel them all morning. Life is to be ENJOYED and food that makes us feel super can be FUN! If you have been...
Time for Sushi Roll in a Bowl! I was in the underneath a HUGE load of grading after my Friday morning class, when an email popped up on my phone with a GORGEOUS picture of a sushi bowl from what I thought was a restaurant. I had made several suggestions that morning...
“Mom, I need greens!”… music to my ears! My kids just finished up a few weeks of state testing and my 8 year old daughter made the connection between what she eats and how she feels at school, especially her ability to cope with testing situations, focus and...
Rene Silvey, Jr. is one of my amazing nutrition students from Cosumnes River College. He had the courage to take the information that we discussed in class and not only incorporate it into his own life, but also share it with his family and inspire them to...
You might think it is odd that I only go out to lunch during the weekdays once or maybe twice a year. How is that possible? Especially since those of you who know me know that I LOVE FOOD?! I have developed a cornerstone habit that saves money and keeps my body well...
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, chocolate is on the minds of many! Cacao beans, from which chocolate is made, is one of the most nutrient packed plants on the planet, supplying a plethora of phytonutrients, fiber, amino acids, essential fatty acids, and whole...
As we begin a new year, I wanted to share a very inspiring story from one of my students at Cosumnes River College and delicious recipes to bring you luck and prosperity! In Makayla's words... At 19, I was 100 pounds overweight, my favorite meal was two McChicken...
While many might think about giving someone soup when they are feeling under the weather, a nourishing pot of soup can be the perfect holiday gift for anyone you care about! If you are doing mental gymnastics trying to figure out gift ideas for some of your close...
A family friend, in her early twenties, told me over the weekend that as the holidays draw near each year, her and her buddy anxiously await the return of the pumpkin flavored drinks at their favorite coffee places. What she said next caught me off guard, “We only...
Since this article was originally published on the "food page" of our local newspaper, a bit of editing was done, and a great picture of a sliced pear appeared next to it. However, I will publish it here on my website, as I wrote it, along with the picture that we...
Team Family - Mission: LUNCH! With school back in session, families are trying to re-establish their routines, one of which is packing lunches. As parents, we want to provide a lunch that is enticing enough to actually get eaten, but also provides our kids with the...
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