Articles by Natalie Rizzo

If a recipe uses some weird ingredient that I can only find at one particular grocery store, I’m definitely not making it. That’s why I love this simple recipe that features a lesser-used veggie in an easy way.

Every nutrition entrepreneur has probably had this same thought: “I should really send out a newsletter.” It’s usually followed with this thought: “But I’m already doing so much marketing and social media. Eh, I’ll do

Refreshing watermelon is the most-consumed melon in the United States, followed by cantaloupe and honeydew. Thought to have originated in the Kalahari Desert of Africa, watermelon’s official name is Citrullus lanatus of the botanical family

I’m proud to say that after many hours of training, I recently ran my first New York City Marathon. I’ve been a runner for many years, but I experienced something new — and quite annoying

While browsing supermarket aisles, you may notice food packages bearing various claims. “Low-sodium” and “nonfat” are established terms, but relatively new phrases such as “not bioengineered,” “no antibiotics” and “natural” are appearing on produce, meat,

Product Reviewed: ​Lékué Perforated Mini Baguette Bread Pan The only thing better than the smell of homemade bread in your kitchen is the taste of fresh, warm baguettes straight from your oven. But making delicious

This sandwich is a vegetarian twist on two diner lunch classics: tuna salad and coleslaw. The chickpea salad doesn’t contain any mayo, instead using a combo of mashed avocado and cottage cheese to give a

OK, time to be honest: I cook a lot, but I don't have the time or energy to make a new recipe every night. So when I'm pressed for time and lacking motivation, I make

I hear the questions often. “How much protein do I need to eat?” “Should I drink a protein shake on the days I work out?” It’s very difficult to make generalized diet recommendations for everyone,

Have you ever thought about what would happen if the health department came to your kitchen for an inspection? I know that I probably would fail. I work in food service as the cafe manager and

I’ve been starting my mornings with a cup of coffee for as long as I can remember. I even converted my boyfriend from an occasional coffee drinker to a dedicated expert on all the best coffee

I have to admit, I’m not the best meal planner. I usually buy a bunch of ingredients and hope that I’ll magically create an interesting meal. This works out most of the time, but recently