Food & Nutrition Resources

Nourish Your Body. Support Your Breath.

I believe healthy breathing begins with supporting the whole body.

Through Breathwise Health, I bring together my work in breath awareness, whole-person wellness, and plant-based nutrition to help people feel more grounded, energized, and supported in daily life.

 

I’m a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, a culinary educator, cookbook author, speaker, and longtime teacher of healthful, plant-based cooking. Many people know me as The Veggie Queen™, where I’ve spent decades helping people discover practical, flavorful ways to enjoy vegetables and whole foods.

Food, Breath & Whole-Body Health

How we eat and how we breathe are deeply connected.

Food provides the fuel our bodies need for energy, focus, digestion, and resilience. Breath supports the nervous system, oxygenation, and our ability to pause, reset, and reconnect with ourselves. Together, mindful breathing and nourishing food choices can become simple daily tools for supporting overall wellbeing.

 

My approach is gentle and practical because I believe small, consistent changes can help healthy living feel more accessible and sustainable.

Decades of Plant-Based Nutrition Wisdom

I’ve been teaching people about the joys of whole food, plant-based meals for more than 30 years. My work has included vegetarian cooking classes, pressure cooking education, recipe development, writing, speaking, and helping people make vegetables, beans, grains, and seasonal foods a satisfying part of everyday life.

 

Highlights

  • Registered Dietitian with a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Culinary educator teaching healthful, seasonal foods since 1985
  • Author of multiple award-winning cookbooks
  • Plant-based and pressure cooking educator
  • Speaker, teacher, and wellness advocate