Nicole Rodriguez

Craving that signature Greek-style pita sandwich? Beef it up with my twist on the souvlaki. Get some steak, grab a few seasonings and fresh produce, and you’ll be singing “Opa!” in no time with this easy Beef Moo-Vlaki.

It’s a popular refrain amongst registered dietitians: don’t confuse your Google search with my credentials. But what if I told you: the folks over at Google are onto something when it comes to nutrition? Here, some insight into their employee food program, and strategies you can implement at home to make the healthiest choice the easiest choice.

What if I told you: that elusive “summer body” can be maintained year-round?  Here, some tips on dodging the headline hype and staying on course with your fitness goals from season to season.  

Easter Sunday is finally upon us. Here, some lenten reflections on giving up dessert (to be defined below), the dietary changes that ensued, and why I won’t (likely EVER) stop eating sugar. The experience may surprise you.

Here’s my heartfelt attempt at starting a conversation to bridge the gap between New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the beef community.

With all the buzz surrounding grass-fed beef, you may be wondering: is grain-finished beef healthy? What’s the impact of grain-finished beef on the environment? Here, decoding some labels and shedding light on why grain-finished beef can benefit both your family and the environment.

Happy National Nutrition Month! March is a time to celebrate the importance of making sound food choices and being physically active in ways that fit your lifestyle. When assessing your needs, don’t forget to factor in the potential for satisfaction! More on the “S factor,” here.

It’s Fat Tuesday, but sugar - not the “f” word - weighs heavily on my mind. If sweets are on the chopping block for the next forty days, where does one draw the line? Some thoughts on the slippery slope of Lenten dietary restrictions, here.

Big news!  There’s a new member in the Rodriguez household.  He’s compact, super helpful, and knows A LOT about beef.  Read on to learn more about Chuck Knows Beef!

February is Heart Health Month, and my family celebrates the same way we do the rest of the year – with beef.  Here, some food for thought on including lean beef in a heart-healthy diet, backed by none other than the American Heart Association.

Did you resolve to get into a workout routine in 2019?  Well, in my not so humble opinion, if you’re going to put in the effort to make it to the gym, you deserve to look and feel your best while doing it!  Here, some top nutrition and fitness influencers share their favorite workout gear, discount codes to score them below retail prices, and the case for using clothing as a motivator and reward.  Bust out your credit card – you deserve it!

To all you fellow moms out there who want to know where your produce comes from: this post is for you. I recently traveled to Felda, Florida for a farm field day hosted by Seminis, the world’s largest developer of fruit and vegetable seeds. More on how plant breeding helps farmers grow tastier produce, here.

Turn down a tin of artisan-crafted sweet treats?  Not me!  In the spirit of giving and the mantra “all foods fit,” I’ve rounded up my top picks for pastries, chocolates, cakes, ice cream, and candies that will make quick work of your Christmas list.  Thank me later.

I ate quite a few burgers this year on a quest to find the cream of the crop. Some noteworthy picks, thoughts on the ridiculousness of topping offerings, and tips for ultimate enjoyment, here.

From gluten-free water to cookies boasting absence of ingredients more than actual nutritional content, “free from” claims on foods and beverages are becoming unreasonably ubiquitous. Are these labels helpful, or potentially harmful? More, here.