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.

An Asian-inspired veggie burger made with pink beans, Asian veggies and Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce marinade, then grilled and served in a lettuce wrap.

Who doesn’t love a good fried appetizer? This one is a bit healthier, with zucchini covered in panko, pan seared and served with a soy sauce dipping sauce.

This delectable appetizer or snack brings together Asian flavors of edamame, ginger and soy sauce with quinoa and is baked in the oven for a tasty, better-for-you bite.

Flank steak, bathed in a tangy and sweet marinade, grilled and served on a stick – easy and delicious!

Roasted chickpeas are a great crunchy and high protein snack to throw in your kids’ lunchbox. Also, since the chickpeas have a mild taste, they take on the flavor of the soy sauce marinade and make a better-for-you salty treat.

This yummy snack mixes apple chips with chopped almonds, puffed brown rice and warm fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s all wrapped up into one little bite with a sweet coating of almond butter and

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

One of the simplest combinations can be one of the best. This easy roasted almond recipe combines the savory flavors of chili powder, cumin and salt with the tanginess of lime juice and a dash of

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

For those days when you want a tasty treat, these clusters are for you. Chopped cherries and whole almonds are coated with dark chocolate and sea salt. This sponsored recipe is brought by the Almond Board

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