Vandana Sheth, RD, CDE

In my two decades as a Dietitian one of the biggest joys is to see my clients build sustainable habits to eat well and feel great. Today I’m thrilled to share a client win. My client Savannah is a college student who has been struggling with her relationship with food. While we have made progress in the last four months of my nutrition coaching program, one area she needed help with was finding and eating snacks during the day. Her goal was to start prepping some snacks for ...busy days to feel energized and not settle for what’s available at work. She crushed this goal So proud of Savannah for creating these fun snack boxes to enjoy at work. I love supporting my clients both during our sessions as well as between sessions to help them stay motivated and excited. If you can relate to this post and would like to learn how you too can build sustainable habits, achieve your health and wellness goals, DM me to apply for my coaching program

In my two decades as a Dietitian one of the biggest joys is to see my clients enjoy their fave foods while meeting their unique health and wellness goals. When my client M came to me 5 weeks ago, her A1C was 7.6%, she was trying to do a juice/detox type diet to lose weight and improve her blood sugar. She is an Indian American and quite frustrated as she was not eating any of her favorite traditional foods due to fear that it was negatively affecting her diabetes. Over the l...ast 5 weeks we have gradually worked on including all her fave Indian foods and the best part is that she is happy, losing weight naturally, sleeping better and her blood sugar numbers are improving. If you can relate to this post and would like to learn how you too can enjoy your fave foods and sustainably attain your health and wellness goals DM to apply for my coaching program

Excited to present at the California State Conference - Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists in a few minutes! #diabeteseducator #eatright #diabetessnack #budgetfriendly

Excited to attend this Pre-event of #FNCE This is the biggest food and nutrition event that I eagerly look forward to attending every year at different cities around the country along with 10000 of my closest food, nutrition and dietitian friends. This year it is in a virtual format but I eagerly look forward to continued learning, presenting and fun. Parul Kharod Vegetarian nutrition California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Indians in Nutrition and Dietetics

As we continue to wrap up 2020, thought you might enjoy this poem I just read... Slow Dance Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round,... or listened to rain slapping the ground? Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight, or gazed at the sun fading into the night? You better slow down, don't dance so fast, time is short, the music won't last. Do you run through each day on the fly, when you ask "How are you?", do you hear the reply? When the day is done, do you lie in your bed, with the next hundred chores running through your head? You better slow down, don't dance so fast, time is short, the music won't last. Ever told your child, we'll do it tomorrow, and in your haste, not see his sorrow? Ever lost touch, let a friendship die, 'cause you never had time to call and say hi? You better slow down, don't dance so fast, time is short, the music won't last. When you run so fast to get somewhere, you miss half the fun of getting there. When you worry and hurry through your day, it's like an unopened gift thrown away. Life isn't a race, so take it slower, hear the music before your song is over." - David L. Weatherford - Here’s to slowing down and enjoying the journey

Need a little dinner inspiration? Tonight’s dinner at our featured a luscious bowl of goodness paired with al dente cooked penne pasta... steamed frozen Italian veggies bag homemade vodka sauce Mix it all together add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, red and voila A one bowl meal is ready to be enjoyed as we watch the VP Debates on . . . Do you enjoy simple one bowl meals for dinner? Let me know #vegetarianfood #italianinspired #intuitiveeating #cookbookauthor #myindiantable #nutritioncoach #vegetarianawarenessmonth

Family meals are the foundation for a healthy nation. Whatever our new normal will be, we need to stay physically and emotionally fit. Family meals help with both. While the global pandemic created a socially distanced world, family meals have been keeping ... us together in person and virtually with our extended families. Families are having more meals at home and finding creative ways to gather around the table. Today on the last day of September which is designated as #familymealsmonth I would love to encourage you to continue enjoying more meals together as a family to extend all the related health and well-being benefits Need another reason to continue prioritizing family meals? Overwhelmingly studies have shown that family meals improve fruit and vegetable consumption #familymealsmovement #healthyhabitsforlife #kidseatright #familynutrition #haveaplant #eatmorefruitsandveggies

Yay It’s #nationalchaiday A delicious beverage as we head into Fall Chai is the Indian name for tea Traditionally it is made with water, black tea, aromatic and warming spices. I enjoy making my own chai masala (spice mix with whole spices) to add just the right flavor. You can find the exact recipe in my cookbook ... Do you enjoy chai? Let me know if you do and if you make it at home #indianrecipes #cookbookauthor #myindiantable #vegetariandietitian

I mushrooms as they are nutritious & delicious! Mushrooms are low in calories, fat free, cholesterol free and more importantly provide key nutrients such as vitamin D, B vitamins, antioxidants & potassium. While I enjoy all types of mushrooms, in today’s recipe I am featuring one of my faves - Portabella Mushrooms! These are large mushrooms related to crimini mushrooms. Each portabella has a rounded flat cap connected to a thick stem. Underneath the cap you will find da...rk brown fleshy gills. One whole piece or cap provides19 calories and 2g protein. They are an excellent source of selenium, niacin, a good source of pantothenic acid. Cooked portabella mushrooms have a chewy texture and an earthy flavor. Featured Recipe: Portabella Mushrooms with a Spicy & Tangy Green Chutney A delicious mushroom dish that takes its unique flavor profile from an Indian inspired spicy chutney. This flavorful dish can be served in a variety of ways as a side dish or entree. It is a perfect dish for anyone who is plantbased, vegetarianor an omnivore :-) Makes 4 servings and total prep+cook time is 20-30 minutes 1 T olive oil 4 Portabella Mushroom caps (cleaned and with gills) Few drops Liquid Aminos Green Chutney 2 cups chopped cilantro 1-2 jalapenos, roughly chopped and deseeded (if you prefer less spicy) Juice of 1 lime 1 tsp minced garlic tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground cardamom cup water - tsp salt Optional cup chopped walnut pieces 1. Blend all the green chutney ingredients in a powerful blender and set aside 2. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat with olive oil 3. Add 4 portabella mushroom caps and sprinkle 1-2 drops of liquid aminos on them 4. Cook for 5 minutes and flip the caps 5. Add 1-2 drops liquid aminos on the mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes Serving suggestion: Top each cap with a tablespoon of green chutney & sprinkle chopped nuts Enjoy these Portabella mushrooms on a bed of greens, on a bed of creamy polenta or as a side dish Have you tried portabella mushrooms? Comment below if this recipe looks intriguing to you #sponsored #mushroommonth #mushroomaday #plantbased #indianinspired #portabellamushrooms

Kicking off Monday Night Football at our with a delicious homemade featuring portabella jalapeño ... canned sauce spices and What are your favorite pizza toppings? Let me know #vegetariandietitian #mushroommonth #meatlessmonday #mondaynightfootball #familymealsmonth #quickandtasty

So proud of my client Grace for working hard on her health and wellness goals. She came to me a few months ago with a very restrictive eating behavior. She’s been struggling with guilt, shame and fear about eating. Through my coaching program, she has slowly expanded her food choices with confidence. This week she took a big step! #disorderedeatingrecovery #intuitiveeatingcoach

Thankful Tuesday I have had a fabulous birthday weekend connecting virtually with family and friends all over the I so appreciate all the thoughtful messages, calls and kind gestures. ... I also recognize that this is such a tough time for so many... The main reason for this post is to truly acknowledge your presence in my life as part of my social network. Thank you for following and interacting with me. I hope my posts and messages continue to bring positivity into your life with delicious food #gratitudealways #blessedlife #birthdayvibes #socalliving

Exciting news for anyone with a sesame allergy! Did you know that sesame is listed as a top allergen in many other parts of the world? The number of people reacting to sesame has been on the rise in the United States. As the Mom to a child with a life-threatening allergy to sesame, this has been something I have wished for a long time. Hopefully, this will help many families with a sesame food allergy. #foodallergies #sesameallergy #foodallergymom #dietitianlife Food Allergy Research & Education

Happy Thanksgiving! While this year’s celebration was different in that it was much smaller and we were not able to see our extended family, we were still able to connect with everyone virtually and count our blessings Hope you got a chance to relax, enjoy delicious food and be surrounded by your loved ones even if virtually ... #happythanksgivng #gratefulthankfulblessed

Happy Sunday! Tonight’s dinner at our inspired by the gorgeous & abundant harvest from our garden Here’s the simple recipe... Sliced Sliced mozzarella (use a plant-based cheese or tofu to make it vegan) Chopped Extra virgin olive oil Balsamic vinegar & pepper Layer tomato, cheese, and basil on a plate Drizzle with oil & vinegar and sprinkle s/p Enjoy Here’s hoping you have had a relaxing weekend and have some meal prep done to simplify heathy eating during the week . . . #sundayvibes #familymealideas #capresesalad #vegetariandinner @ Los Angeles, California

Good morning and Happy Monday! Hope you had a good weekend and are heading into the new week with joy and positive vibes. I love waking up to a cool and morning today especially after the hot weather we’ve been experiencing lately in SoCal. Sipping on my strong and planning my day and week ahead brings clarity and joy.... Do you have a morning routine? Would love to hear from you Have an awesome day and week ahead #mondaymotivation #coffeelover #dietitiansofinstagram #joy

Guess what? It’s National Fajita Day! Fajita is a Mexican dish that usually features onions and peppers sautéed with meat or chicken and served in a sizzling pan with tortillas, lettuce, salsa, I love fajitas as they are loaded with colorful veggies and enjoy them with beans, rice, shredded salsa . . ... The best part of this meal is that it came together in less than 30 minutes with a few shortcuts. See my stories for how I turn these beautiful veggies into a bowl of goodness . . Let me know if you enjoy fajitas and if you like posts like these #Vegetariandietitian #plantbased #quickandeasy #familymealideas

Thankful Thursday As we are all adjusting to how we live with the Pandemic, it’s important to take the time to connect with your loved ones in person or virtually. I miss social events with family and friends and dates with my husband.... Tonight we participated in a virtual mixology class with friends and it was so much fun! We learned how to make 3 delicious signature cocktails while relaxing in our backyard Thanks @robfloydentertainment for turning us into liquid chefs Thankful for opportunities like this to have fun and appreciate feeling connected. Have you done something fun today? Let me know... #thankfulthursday #dateideas #cheers #mixologyclass @ Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Thankful Thursday! Just got home from a full day at the office and loved putting our family meal together in 15 minutes thanks to a double batch of stuffed shells that I had made over the weekend Tonight’s dinner at our enjoyed alfresco in our backyard features... arugula with a homemade green herb dressing - all greens and herbs from our hydroponic gardening system @lettucegrow ricotta and spinach stuffed shells covered in an arrabbiata sauce Paired with a delicious glass of from our friend’s winery @avewinery Cheers! Here’s wishing you many wonderful meals without too much effort, enjoyed with your loved ones. Do you meal prep? If nothing else cook up a double batch of one of your fave family entrees and enjoy it on a day when time is tight #mealprepforthewin #familymeal #vegetariandietitian #italianinspired