Welcome to my blog Eat for Health and Pleasure!

If you eat meat and include chicken in your diet, my latest blog post has some ideas for you as to how to keep it fun!

Breakfast doesn't have to be boring! There are plenty of ways to make it interesting and exciting. My latest blog post gives five tips for making breakfast more enjoyable.

A lot of people have to make do with snacking in order to fit the time restrictions they are under and to get their daily intake of proper nutrients. Especially…

When you start losing weight, for instance, you may notice that you can begin wearing some of the older clothes you had stored away far into your wardrobe. This way,…

Rice can certainly be part of the diet and has nutrients. But, did you know that there are differences when it comes to the nutritional content of different types of…

Oftentimes, it can be overwhelming trying to come up with easy recipes to help you stay on a healthy diet. It can be time consuming trying to come up with…

If you are going on a picnic this summer, you’ll want to be prepared! It’s easy to eat a bunch of junk food at a picnic–I’ve been at picnics with…

Cooking for yourself is actually a fantastic way to keep yourself healthy, and that is what my latest blog post is about.

What do you know about potatoes? Have you ever heard that they are actually full of vitamins and minerals? In this post, we will discuss the health benefits of potatoes,…

You’ve probably heard of meal plans for weight loss, but what are they and how can they help you lose weight?

Do you find that you reach for the takeout menu a little too often throughout the week? This is understandable and there are lots of people who do the same…

Are you cooking in a way which is as healthy as possible for weight loss? there are a lot of things you can focus on to make sure of that.…

To help you review some basic healthy eating habits some more, I put together tips from registered dietitians and health professionals.

Are you getting all the nutrients you need from your diet? I’ll be discussing different nutrients here to help you think about this!

If you’re trying to lose weight, hopefully you’re doing some of the cooking yourself! I like to cook for myself to know what goes into my food and to have…

There are some simple maintenance tips that you can use to take care of your kitchen appliances and avoid expensive repairs. Check them out in my latest blog post!

When you have a super busy work schedule and are also a mom, it can be easy to give into not-so-healthy eating habits. So, if you’re interested in finding out…

Hosting a brunch party is one of the things I like the most! I love to try out new recipes and get friends’ input on the food. If you are…

It’s a difficult balance sometimes trying to juggle health and wellness with a busy life. To help bring you back to the important areas of focus when it comes to…

If you are looking for some inspiration for healthy weekend dinners when you decide to eat at home, my latest blog post gives lots of suggestions! Head over to the…

It’s really important to understand what makes up the food you eat. You’ve probably heard that your body needs nutrients to survive. Food is a source of nutrients, and different…

As a dietitian, I’ve heard it again and again: “Why does healthy eating have to be so hard?” People really struggle with eating the right food for health, and of…

Lots of people are working from home these days. When you’re at home, and you’re trying to balance running a household with getting through a list of tasks, it’s easy…

If one of your goals is to lose weight and eat better in the new year, it’s important that you have some cooking skills! My latest blog post gives you…

If you are underweight, it’s important to consult with a registered dietitian for a nutritional assessment. One of the ways to gain weight in a healthy way is by providing…

You're in luck! I’ve provided some simple tips here to get you cooking simply and happily! Check out our top cooking tips...

Farmers’ markets are a great place to buy local produce, and I frequent those on Oahu. I love to get outside to do this, and to chat with those I…

with new ones, no matter how much you enjoy being in the kitchen! This post will provide some suggestions on how to improve the functionality of the appliances and gadgets…

The holidays are a good time for happy hour! In my latest blog post, I share my favorite places for happy hour in Waikiki. What’s your favorite?

I know it sounds really appealing to hit the gym and then just eat whatever you want because you have burned some calories, but it generally doesn’t work like that…