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In this podcast, I talk about healthy weight loss and more.
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In this article, I discuss the importance of fermented foods for health.






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In this article, I share some weight loss tips.
Quote in Honolulu Civil Beat
Article in Honolulu Civil Beat. In this article, I discuss the negative effect of excess sugar consumption on health in low-income communities.






Quote in Massage Magazine
In this article, I share what you should know if you’re thinking to go vegan.
Quote in Well+Good
In this article, I discuss the importance of fermented foods for health.






Quote in Synergy Suite
In this article, I share what I like about one of my favorite restaurants.
Quote in Total Shape
Here, I share my thoughts on the biggest mistakes people make when trying to lose weight.






Quote in Livestrong.com
Here, I share my thoughts on the best edible cookie dough brands.
Gold Award College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
Here, I was recognized by prestigious, peer-reviewed journal






Quote in News Break
Here, I talk about if Is It Really to Add Sugar to Your Coffee?
Quote in Celebwell
Here, I discuss how whole foods can help you lose weight.






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Here, I share tips to enjoy Halloween if you have diabetes.
Quote in The Superficial
Here, I talk about Burger Kind and McDonalds
The Superficial



Quote in Toby Amidor Nutrition
Here, I share my favorite global flavor and recipe with coconut milk.
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Here, I share tips for weight loss.






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Here, I share my thoughts on calorie counting as well as tips to move more here.






Quote in Morning Lazziness
In this article, I share an idea for a healthy breakfast.
Quote in Microtask
Here, I share some tasks I outsource in my business and how that has been helpful.






Quote Eat This, Not That
In this article, I discuss some of the problems with the standard American diet.
Quote in Europe dishes
Here, I present an Italian recipe prepared in my family.






Quote in badassbodyproject
This article gives tips on how to stop stress eating.
Quote in MoneyGeek
In this article, I give tips for good nutrition and budgeting.






Quote in KSL
Here, a smoothie recipe from my site is presented as a cold treat for the summer.
Quote in Discover magazine
This article discusses whether fake meat products are good for you.






Quote in Fox News
This article I talk about 7 New Year’s resolution ideas and how to crush them
Quote Eat This, Not That
Here, I comment on Breakfast Habits to Avoid for Weight Loss After 50






Quote in World Today News
This article I talk about Eating Habits to Prevent High Cholesterol
Quote Eat This, Not That
Here, I comment on 10 Healthy Twists on Classic Thanksgiving Recipes






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This article presents some of the Breakfast Habits to Avoid If You Want to Lose Visceral Fat
Quote Eat This, Not That
Here, I comment on some of the Breakfast Habits to Avoid If You Want to Lose Visceral Fat






Quote Eat This, Not That
This article presents popular Trader Joe’s foods to help you lose weight.
Quote Eat This, Not That
Here, I comment on some of the worst breakfast habits and give some suggestions for improvement.






Quote in Body Nutrition
Here, I share tips related to search engine optimization for nutrition professionals.
Quote in Shefinds
Here, I comment on frozen foods you should stop buying.






Quote in Body Nutrition
In this article, I share tips as to how to avoid pandemic weight gain.
Quote Eat This, Not That
This article highlights the side effects of not getting enough iron.






Quote in Body Nutrition
In this article, I share tips as to how to avoid pandemic weight gain.
Quote in Savory Experiments
Here, I provide some suggestions for healthy fast food items here.






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Here, I discuss the importance of fiber in the diet and give examples of foods high in fiber.
Quote in Morning Lazziness
This article provides tips for new and healthy salad ideas.






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I discuss how a plant-based diet may positively impact mental health.
Quote Eat This, Not That
Here, I give some thoughts about drinking tea for health.






Quote Eat This, Not That
In this article, I comment on the benefits of eating bread when trying to lose weight.
Quote Eat This, Not That
Here, I give some suggestions for foods to choose at breakfast.






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Here, I give some examples of foods that are important for immune health.
Quote in Prevention.com
Here, I provide some tips with regards to selecting a vitamin D supplement.






Quote in The Beet.
Here, I share some products I love at Trader Joe’s.
Quote in BodyNutrition
In this article, I share tips as to how to avoid pandemic weight gain



Quote in Feel
Here, I share my tips to curb sugar cravings along with other experts.
Quote Eat This, Not That
This article provides some tips for weight loss






Quote Eat This, Not That
This article describes why food restriction has never worked, and why you need to stop dieting immediately.
Quote in Honolulu Star-Advertiser
This article discusses how we can discourage purchasing of sugary beverages for obesity prevention.






Quote in Hawai’i Public Radio
This is a discussion on Hawaii Public Radio on sugar intake and diabetes. Dr. May Okihiro, Shelley Fey and I talk about just how much sugar is in our food and drink and just what this does to the body.
Quote in Morning Lazziness
Here, I share the 10 best most-loved weight-loss-friendly foods on the planet






Quote Eat This, NoT That
In this article highlights surprising reasons why you’re gaining weight.
Quote in The vitamin shoppe
This article provides some information on what food and drink it might be wise to avoid before bed.






Quote in Parade
In this article, I present some of the health benefits of cauliflower as they relate to the gut.
Quote in Laumière
I’m featured in this e-book on how to make healthy new year’s goals that stick.






Quote in Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship
I’m featured here on the Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship page, where I received a lot of my training in business.
Quote Eat This, Not That
In this article, I provide some ideas for healthy desserts.






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In this article, I’m quoted on some of the long-term effects of calcium deficiency.
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In this article, I weigh in on whether Thanksgiving turkey is healthy.






Quote incredibleedibles
In this article, I discuss the link between healthy and clean eating and depression and anxiety, along with other professionals.
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In this article, I weigh in on whether Thanksgiving turkey is healthy.






Quote in The Beet
In this article, I give an idea for a vegan dinner for weight loss.
Quote in Human Window
In this article, I provide tips to improve your mood through diet.



Quote in Eat This, Not That!
Here, I am quoted on healthy eating habits for women.
Quote in The Beet
Here, I am quoted with my idea for a vegan dessert for weight loss.



Quote in CBNation
Here, I am quoted on the valuable role of a mentor in business.
Quote in SheFinds
In this article, I give my thoughts about what NOT to do at the drive-thru.






Quote in The Beet
In this article, I provide an idea for a breakfast meal that will help if you’re trying to lose weight.
Quote in LifeHacker Guy
Want to know my thoughts about healthy diets? Here, I share my ideas, along with lots of other nutrition experts.






Quote in The Beet
In this article, I am quoted on the Okinawa diet and its characteristics, as well as how it may impact health.
Quote in MyFitnessPal Blog
In this article, I provide suggestions as to how to simplify your weight-loss plan.






Quote in The Huffington Post
In this article, I am quoted on the nutritional benefits of the pumpkin spice latte, as well as the not-so-beneficial aspects of the drink. I also provide suggestions as to how to make this beverage healthier.
Food Behavior Checklist Featured in Nutrition Education Text
The Spanish-language food behavior checklist developed at UC Davis under the direction of Dr. Marilyn Townsend is featured in the most widely used text on nutrition education in the United States as an example of quality nutrition education programming.






Article in the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources News
I was recently distinguished by the American Society for Nutrition with a Nutrition Education and Behavioral Sciences Research Interest Section Mid-Career Award. This highly competitive award is presented to a mid-career investigator who demonstrates outstanding research and contributions to the field of nutrition education and/or behavior change.
Fulbright Association Alumni Profile
I recently completed an assignment as a Fulbright Specialist at the Universidad VERITAS in Costa Rica. There, I provided training for faculty regarding integration of nutrition information into courses related to sustainability.






Article in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Poor nutrition during these adolescent years also can increase the chances of adult diet-related chronic diseases that occur later in life. These conditions include cardiovascular disease, cancer and osteoporosis, to name a few. My research on adolescent nutrition is featured in this article.
Article in University of Hawaii Research Publication
My research focused on how faulty self-reporting of the food we eat can lead to incorrect conclusions about whether we are meeting dietary recommendations for certain essential nutrients is featured here. This is the first to examine how accounting for the problem of misreporting affects nutrient intake estimates in the Hispanic community. Nearly one in three US residents is projected to be Hispanic in 2060.






Community Engagement at Honolulu District Science Fair
I have served as a judge at science fairs in Hawaii on many occasions. This is an opportunity to engage with young people and encourage them to pursue careers in STEM.
Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship Business Plan Competition
Doctoral student Asuka Suzuki and I were awarded for creating nutrient-dense, gluten-free pizza dough from repurposed tofu and soy milk byproduct as part of a competition.






Quote on Livestrong.com
I discuss cottonseed oil in this article.
Quote on Livestrong.com
Here, I comment on how healthy sesame oil is.






Quote on Livestrong.com
Are you wondering if corn nuts are healthy? Here are my comments.
Quote on Livestrong.com
Here’s my discussion of sesame sticks and nutrition.






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In the article I discuss French bread and nutrition.
Quote on Livestrong.com
Here, I discuss ramen noodles and nutrition.






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This article contains my comments on multigrain cereals and nutrition.
Quote on Livestrong.com
Here, I discuss low biological value protein foods.


