"I am not overweight or unhealthy" is a common excuse cited by many of my nutrition students at the beginning of the semester, including Bradley Correia, who grew up in Rio Vista. By taking action and making simple choices, Brad began to reap benefits that he never...
It is time to address a very common excuse among my college students, as they tell me that because they don’t know how to cook, they eat out. While they often start out as Excuse-itarians, many become Do-ers, one recipe at a time! Let me introduce, Joanna Lopez, a...
This month, in our "Excuse-itarian to Do-er" series, we are tackling excuse #3 - one that I have heard over and over… “I just can’t seem to stick with my new eating habits.” When we do things again and again, they become habits, since we develop “muscle memory” and...
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...
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...
Timaree shares tips for choosing a great watermelon with Tracy and then they whip up a refreshing drink that tickles your taste buds and keeps you hydrated. Timaree Hagenburger, a plant-based registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), certified exercise physiologist...
Yippee! A Foodie Bar on California Bountiful TV! Timaree and Tracy shop at the Farmers' Market for beautiful bell peppers and then prepare them in two ways to make a fun Salsa Foodie Bar! The concept behind The Foodie Bar Way cookbook comes to life in this segment!...
Warning - You might not be able to stop eating these grrrrreat grean beans! Watch as Timaree and Tracy choose green beans bursting with flavor and then make a recipe that will be a crowd pleaser, if you can manage to resist eating all of them in the kitchen and...
Purple potatoes?! Absolutely! Follow Timaree and Tracy at the Farmers' Market, as they choose perfectly imperfect purple sweet potatoes at then take them home to make a simple recipe that is tasty, satisfying and can be enjoyed at breakfast, lunch or dinner! Timaree...
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...
Come along with Timaree and Tracy as they shop for carrots at the Farmers' Market and then head home to make a no-cook recipe that will tickle your taste buds! You might be surprised by what you learn about a vegetable that we often take for granted... Timaree...
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...
Get Timaree's tips for choosing red/purple cabbage at the grocery store, then hang out in her kitchen with Tracy Sellers, as they prepare two delicious recipes that you can be ready in a flash! The Nutrition Professor's Market Watch segments air on California...
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...
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...
Come along to the grocery store with Timaree and Tracy, as they pick out some cilantro and then into the kitchen to cook up delicious Lime Cilantro Brown Rice! This recipe is a favorite among many of her students! Timaree Hagenburger, a plant-based registered...
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...
Are fresh collard greens in your shopping cart? Find out why you will want to pick these up on your next trip and what to do with them in the kitchen! You don't want to miss Timaree and Tracy in the kitchen whipping up some yummy collard wraps! Timaree Hagenburger, a...
“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...
Learn how to choose the best okra from your favorite the Farmers' Market and head to the kitchen for a super easy, and lightning-quick recipe!Timaree Hagenburger, a plant-based registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), certified exercise physiologist with a master’s...
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...
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