Having trouble getting your kids or spouse to eat veggies? When I worked as a private chef for families, I was in charge of getting nutritious food into kids without complaints – heck, my job depended on it! When toddlers and even preteens go through that weird “all white” food phase, cauliflower could be your secret weapon!

How can you get more whole grains into your diet? It’s easier than ever before even if you don’t cook. It’s all about choice – and there are so many new, deliciously healthy whole grain products out there.

Whole wheat baking can be easy if you know the ins and outs of how to handle whole wheat flour. In this must-read article, I’ll cover how to pick the right flour, and how to adjust liquids and baking time.

Why do eggs get a bad rap when it comes to health? It probably isn’t a good food choice for someone who has serious cholesterol or weight issues, however, most health studies surrounding egg consumption along with a healthy diet tell us that eggs are not at the root of many food-related health issues.

I could spend hours talking about food and there are always new studies to read and thing to learn about nutrition. Just for fun, I’ve decided to have a little “blog quiz” monthly to see how much Skinny Chef readers really know.

Top chefs from award-winning restaurants have plenty of technique for getting more flavor into food, and some of them can be as simple as changing your grocery list to include fresh herbs. In this video, I’ll teach you how to chop herbs easily.

When the seasons change, so should grocery lists. Selecting produce that is in season is not only easier on the environment, but also more gentle on the wallet, and better for our health. Here’s my list of warming, nurturing foods.

When I think of October, orange pumpkins, red and golden hued autumn leaves, and hot cider come to mind. But as the weather turns cooler, we also have to keep an eye on our health and that means eating vitamin-rich, seasonal produce like butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage…

Some people are morning yogis, while others prefer to unwind after work or even later in the evening. What if the only time you have for yoga falls right after breakfast or so close to dinner time that you might not have time to cook?

Lemonade fits the bill as a refreshing summertime drink while you’re cooling at the pool, finishing lawn work, or just need a break. Pomegranate and acai get a lot of press for their benefits, but cherries can also add to your antioxidant arsenal.