Robin Recommends, Dec 28

Welcome to a new week of Robin Recommends, and the last one of 2020! We've gotten through the holidays with New Year's...

Robin Recommends, Dec 7

Welcome to a new week of Robin Recommends! The holidays are just around the corner and the winter weather is here in...

Robin Recommends, Dec 2

Welcome to a new week of Robin Recommends! With Thanksgiving just behind us and the holidays coming up in just a few...

Robin Recommends, Nov 23

Welcome to a new week of Robin Recommends! Thanksgiving week is here, and I'm excited to share with you a seasonal...

Robin Recommends, Nov 16

Welcome to a new week of Robin Recommends! While we all gear up for Thanksgiving and the holiday season in general,...

Robin Recommends, Nov 9

Welcome to a new week of Robin Recommends! After a busy and eventful Election weekend, I'm here to help you all get...

Robin Recommends, Nov 2

Welcome to the Election Week edition of Robin Recommends! With Halloween behind us, Election Day tomorrow, and...

Robin Recommends, Oct 26

Welcome to the second edition of Robin Recommends! The weather is getting colder and it's really starting to look like...

Robin Recommends, Oct 19

Welcome to the first edition of Robin Recommends! With fall here and winter swiftly approaching, I thought all of us...

IMMUNITY FOR WINTER

It’s that time of year: the temperatures are down, the snow is falling (and here on the East Coast it may be 70...

TEQUILLA

Who says tequila is just for Cinco de Mayo? It is one of my favorite drinks for summer (and all year round really!) If...

Healthy Hot Oatmeal

This meal is packed with plant #protein, fiber, antioxidants and Omega 3s. It’s great for your #skinand #digestion and...

CORONAVIRUS SHOPPING

Corona virus is definitely getting scary. If a quarantine happens in your area, you may be isolated and need two weeks...

MAGNESIUM

Instead of focusing on calories or carbs this new decade, we may need to look at the smaller picture-minerals!!...

Super Bowl Swaps

It’s almost game time!  Although you and/or your guests may enjoy and be looking forward to all the traditional...

Cranberry Sauce with Pears

Yield: Serves 8 Ingredients 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries 2 medium pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch...

Baked Apple Recipe

Try this sweet, healthy alternative to apple pie on Thanksgiving or any time during the year. 6 apples (choose...

Wild Mushroom Gravy

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/2...

Back-to-School LUNCH

Here we go again!  The long, hot, lazy days of summer are coming to an end, and that means back to class, routine,...

Spinach Berry Salad

It’s FINALLY Summertime!  Memorial Day Weekend is here. Let the summer BBQs begin!  This year I would love...

Homemade Cauliflower Pizza

Ingredients 1 cup cauliflower rice, cooked  1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese 1 egg 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp...

Roasted Lime Asparagus

Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus, with 1-inch, cut off from the end of the stem 1/2 lime 1 Tbsp olive oil salt and...

Gluten-Free Zucchini Muffins

Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/4 cup almond flour 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 4...

Vegetable Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 20 oz or 1.25 pounds lean ground turkey 1.5 cups finely chopped kale 1 cup onion chopped then sauteed in...

Second Breakfast

Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day, so some people are choosing to eat it twice. CBS2's Elise...

Chocolate Fondue

Does anybody else feel like this coooold March on the East Coast keeps dragging?  Well, it is still National...

Superfoods for Heart Health

Since February is American Heart Month, I wanted to share with you some amazing heart-healthy foods. Each of these...

Chicken Zucchini Boats

A few weeks ago, my husband and I went to pick up lunch at a market we like in Westchester. I was getting my usual...

Green Egg Salad

I have always been a fan of “salads”: tuna salad, chicken salad, and egg salad. And I will admit that I do enjoy the...

Chocolate Overnight Oats

Yes, that's right: I said CHOCOLATE! This is a great, healthy way to give into one of our most popular cravings....

Overnight Oats

I have a confession: I have been looking at, admiring recipes for, and even recommending overnight oats to friends and...

Turkey Tacos/Salad

This is a great low-fat alternative to red meat, filled with fiber, and fun for older kids to help create their...

Lamb Stew

Lean red meat is a healthy option when enjoyed in moderation.  Plus this hearty meal provides some welcoming warmth on...

Spicy Crusted Salmon

Salmon is packed with Omega 3 fatty acids that are essential for baby’s brain development.   They offer improved brain...

Calcium for KIDS

My child is lactose-intolerant. What are some good alternatives for calcium-rich, kid-friendly foods? According to my...

Peach Sauce

Have you ever wondered why those trendy baby food diets are so alluring?  If you have ever made or tasted fresh,...

The pH Diet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MErrOFSDmzE&feature=youtu.be

Herbed Chicken and Rice

This is just good old chicken and vegetables.  The marinating and slow-cooking are the secrets to full tender flavor....

Baked Apples

Perfect for a snack or even with oatmeal and yogurt for breakfast, this sweet treat tastes like the apple pie without...

Back to School

It’s September and that means back-to-school for the kids!  Healthy balanced meals and snacks are important to...

The Balanced Barbeque

With Father’s Day just ending and the 4th of July right around the corner, it is clear we have entered barbeque...

Banana Blueberry Smoothie

Give your baby yogurt without the added sugar of the store-bought brands.  Or add a straw and some ice to create a...

Wine and Dine

Should we wine while we dine?  According to recent research, a glass (or two) a day may be more than just...

Travel Lite: Seafood

The best places to eat fish is when you travel to different places or you can go fishing while camping with the best...

Better Together

Food Combos for Optimal Health Overview Like peanut butter and jelly or chips and salsa, some foods are just meant to...

Humidity & Health

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Healthy Chicken Parmesan

Who doesn’t like cheese and tomato sauce?  This is a healthy alternative to the regular version, which is often...

Sports Nutrition Tips

Proper food intake improves overall health, boosts sport performance, enhances muscle recovery, and can help prevent...

Is Organic the Right Choice?

Whether you buy your groceries online or at a nearby store, organic food and product choices are present at every...

Detox Diets

  Over the course of a lifetime, we will be exposed to thousands of foreign compounds that can enter our bodies...

The Sweet Side of Barbeques

The 4th of July is behind us, but the summer barbecue season is still in full swing.  Let’s not forget about the sweet...

The Truth About Gluten

Recently I sat down with one of New York City’s best Registered Dietitians, Robin Barrie Kaiden, MS, RD, CDN, CSSD, to...