THE TFC BLOG

Take a moment and review everything you ate yesterday. What did you have for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner? Be honest. Take a mental look at your plate. Now, answer this question: What percentage of your daily food consumption came from vegetables? One way to make a radical shift in the way you eat is […]

If you haven’t jumped on board the cauliflower train yet, what the heck are you waiting for? I like to refer to cauliflower as the ‘chameleon vegetable’ since it’s so versatile. Just think about it: There’s cauliflower rice, pizza crust, mashed “potatoes”, buffalo “wings”, and the list goes on. With a little TLC, this veggie […]

Are you as addicted to tahini as I am? If you open up my fridge at any given moment, you’ll find at least one jar full. It’s definitely a staple in my house and never goes to waste. It’s the perfect dip (I love it with celery) or salad dressing. Plus, it’s also the base […]

During my recent trip to New York City, I spoke to Jenny McCarthy on her Sirius XM radio show. Yes, THE Jenny McCarthy! She was incredibly warm and welcoming — it was like chatting with an old friend. In our convo, Jenny shared her own struggles with getting her son to eat fresher foods and […]

Question: When you make plans with friends, how often does it involve food? Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch with co-workers, hitting up happy hour at the nearby bar, having friends over to watch a movie, or hosting a house party, oftentimes when we make plans, there’s an assumption that food will be involved. Social […]

Looking to make big changes for your health and wellbeing this year? Once you’ve figured out your big picture goals, it’s time to come up with a detailed plan for success. Think about it this way: If the goal is a destination then the plan is the route. On your journey, try these 5 little […]

How are those New Year’s resolutions going so far? Are you staying committed? Or are you starting to fall back into your old patterns? I recently stopped by the EverTalk TV (formerly GoodMorning LaLa Land) studio to chat about a better approach to achieving your goals. In case you missed the live show, tune in to the […]

As much as I love eating light, a summer salad just doesn’t cut it when I’m famished … especially during the cold winter months when we all start craving the flavors of carby comfort foods. Next time your craving a showstopping seasonal salad, you’ve gotta try this satisfying and hearty Roasted Pumpkin and Crunchy Red […]

It’s the start of a new year — and a whole new decade — which means one thing: A lot of people are on a mission to clean up their diet and finally stick to a better way of eating. But if you find yourself confused by all the conflicting diet advice out there, you’re […]